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9 Sep 2020

Royal reward for fostering was a big surprise

“I must be doing something right,” laughed a local foster carer who has been awarded an MBE for her services to fostering. However, she …

21 May 2020

Urgent PPE scheme grows as care homes helped

A local care home manager has spoken of the ‘devastation’ caused by coronavirus and thanked a scheme providing it with urgent personal protective equipment …

7 May 2020

Rising to challenge of fostering during crisis

As Foster Care Fortnight approaches, Ealing Council welcomes on board a newly approved foster carer who has already taken on her first fostering placements …

1 May 2020

Sad news as care worker dies

We’ve just had the very sad news that the first care worker in Ealing has passed away – somebody who worked in one of …

28 Apr 2020

Remembering workers who have given everything

Like many of you, I stopped what I was doing this morning (Tuesday, 28 April) and joined the nation in a minute’s silence to …

16 Apr 2020

Proud to Care – local people needed for care jobs

A new, London-wide recruitment drive for jobs in the care sector, called Proud to Care London, started this week. And Ealing Council is proud …

3 Feb 2020

Pizza, ping-pong and praise for young carers project

“Too often, young carers can feel socially isolated and invisible,” said Kathryn Sobczak – who was a former young carer herself but now runs …

20 Dec 2019

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

A Christmas ‘silent disco’ at a mental health resource centre was not just a fun way to bring together those who are fighting mental …

4 Dec 2019

Couple recognised for excellence in foster care

A couple who have been fostering for Ealing since 2016 have been named Ealing Council’s Foster Carers of the Year, at its annual foster …

7 Aug 2019

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Christine Lyons cared for Elspeth and Jane for more than two decades. The pair have learning disabilities and lived with Christine and her husband …

13 Jun 2019

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

This fantastic photo from a football match was taken by a young carer from the borough, Mia. During UK Carers Week this week (10-16 …

3 Apr 2019

Caring for the carers – with direct support

Caring for someone you love can be difficult at times. But, with the right support, Julia is able to support her mother while still …

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Royal reward for fostering was a big surprise

Urgent PPE scheme grows as care homes helped

Rising to challenge of fostering during crisis

Sad news as care worker dies

Remembering workers who have given everything

Proud to Care – local people needed for care jobs

Pizza, ping-pong and praise for young carers project

Silent disco makes a big noise for mental health

Couple recognised for excellence in foster care

‘We shared our lives – it worked out wonderfully’

Scheme helps young carer’s photography dream

Caring for the carers – with direct support

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