Though we say it ourselves, Carers Trust’s first Christmas carol concert on Tuesday, 5 December at St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, was a wonderful start to the festive season and a sell out success.

Employees get the chance to vote for their two favourite charities between October 2 and 16.

Following the introduction of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill we have developed a questionnaire so that carers and former carers can give their views on the transfer of benefits to the Scottish Government.

Congratulations to Robert Frowen on becoming the national winner of the Marsh Awards for Carers for 2017. He was chosen for the prestigious national award by Blackpool Carers Centre.