Did you know it’s #WorldKindnessDay? The Power of Your Smile Last week we had a wonderful opportunity to meet a lady called Judy. Judy cares for her husband, who is at the early stages of dementia. She had come along to a drop in group organised by The Carers Trust Cambridge Peterborough and Norfolk. What a mouthful! […]
Enhancing the Wellbeing of Carers in Cambridge
Pictured from left to right: Rebecca Browne (CTCPN), Richard Cross (CTCPN), Tara Belcher (After Umbrage) and Tracy Wilkinson (After Umbrage) Heart warming and humbling are the words that came to mind when Tara Belcher, Founder of After Umbrage and Tracy Wilkinson, Head of Marketing Communications met the carers in Cambridge who dropped into the Carers […]
A Break for Carers, Before Caring Breaks Their Relationships…
A recent study conducted for Julia’s House, has revealed some powerful statistics on the effects of caring on relationships. These statistics highlight just how important it is for carers to take a break. Caring is a full time role, and it’s all consuming – both physically and psychologically exhausting. The research found that 64% of divorced or separated parent […]
Hospice care can be everywhere. A wonderful message for Hospice Care Week
The world of social media is celebrating the wonderful work of hospices and their staff across the country this week as it is Hospice Care Week (from Monday 9th to 15th October). We love so many of the messages being shared this #HospiceCareWeek, but some stand out more than others. For instance, hospice care can […]
Let’s Talk! The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness
On 16th June 2016, the British Labour Party MP for Batley & Spen, Jo Cox, was sadly murdered. Jo Cox had made it her life’s work to tackle many issues affecting her constituents, including community loneliness. And her legacy continues. This year, the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness was launched. Its aim? To start a […]
We Need You! Join the After Umbrage 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon team…
It’s that time of year again! On Sunday 12th March 2017 After Umbrage will be taking on the 2017 Vitality Bath Half Marathon. Our team will be running to raise vital funds to help us to continue our work, providing care for those who care and offering carers across the UK short breaks at our cottage […]