The mayor of Ely has visited a carers’ hub to hear first-hand about the experiences of unpaid carers.
Councillor Rebecca Denness attended Caring Together Charity’s hub after being invited by carer council member Ian Hitch, who volunteers with the Ely group.
During the session, she spoke to people who care for family members and friends living with long-term illnesses, health conditions or disabilities.
The visit followed councillor Denness attending the charity’s Kerry Care Awards at Ely City Golf Club last month.
The awards recognised care professionals who have gone above and beyond while also honouring Kerry Giles-Brown, a care team member from Littleport who died from cancer in 2024 after more than 30 years with the charity.
Caring Together Charity supports unpaid carers throughout Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk with a range of services.
Its Ely carers’ hub meets at the Paradise Centre on the first Thursday of every month from 10.30am until 12.30pm.
The sessions give unpaid carers an opportunity to meet others, talk about their experiences and access support from the charity.
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