This year, organisations in Sutton have come together to make carers visible between June 7 and 13. With many unpaid carers facing challenges, partners across Sutton want to raise awareness of the contributions they make to their families and the community. Sutton Council and Carers Centre said that this week is an opportunity for people to access support and services available to them. We all have a part to play in ensuring our carers know that they are seen and heard, said Carer Champion and Councillor Chris Williams. In the UK, there are an estimated 13.6 million people who are carers - looking after friends or family members who have a disability, mental or physical illness, or are needing additional support as they grow older.
Royal Marsden donates to Sutton schools More than 200 pieces of IT equipment has been donated to schools across Sutton to help bridge the digital divide. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust made the donation to support children and young people’s learning through the coronavirus crisis. Devices were wiped and repurposed before being distributed to a number of schools in the borough. Following the return of all students back to schools in March, the donated equipment will be used in the classroom as well as to support students who may need to self-isolate at home, and those who need devices for homework.
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The team at Sutton LGBTQ+ Forum said they were super excited to see their trans pride crossing come to fruition in time for IDAHOBIT. (Photo supplied)
The UK’s first trans Pride crossing has been unveiled in Sutton to mark International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT).
The Sutton LGBTQ+ Forum, in partnership with Sutton Council and the Liberal Democrats, installed the landmark crossing over the weekend ready for IDAHOBIT, which is observed on 17 May.
Mayor of Sutton Trish Fivey told
PinkNews: “Sutton council and our town are open, inclusive and welcoming. As a result of this action, Sutton now joins one of only a handful of London councils with a permanent crossing celebrating the LGBTQ community.”