Social care Charities That specialise in Carer support

Sleaford Dementia Support runs an activity group, singing and carers plus for people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers. A further group for carers called Carer's Plus gives carers past and present further support.

Walton Blind Society arranges social meetings, and outings for registered blind or partially sighted people of all ages living in Walton-On-Thames or Hersham. These promote the social wellbeing and inclusion of vulnerable people and help support carers by allowing them personal time.

The charity holds music cafe events which act as a way of providing support, education, information and advice for carers of people living with mental illness who live in Gloucestershire. To date the cafes have been held in Stroud. The charity has also made concerted efforts to raise awareness of the resources it provides for the benefit of carers of those with mental illness.

Providing free, short-term respite accommodation for carers of people with mental health conditions.

We provide information and support to those with learning disabilities and their parents/carers/families. We have provided an inclusive playpark in Exeter. We make grants towards holidays for carers and those with a learning disability and we donate money on a regular basis towards the running of a social evening for people with a learning disability.

Friends of Townsend (PTA) raises funds for the School through a number of activities such as School Fairs,dances, quiz nights, Theatre trips, raffles, for the benifit of the school and the local community.we provide help to the school financially and assist with a number of after school activities where parent/ carer help is needed.

The charity runs Newport library as a Community facility. In addition to the usual library facilities it provides related activities such as support for carers, sessions for children, and IT help for older members of the community.

ACTIVITIES MONTHLY MEETINGS ON HEALTH,CARE,SUPPORT AND RELATED SUBJECTS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PATIENTS AND THEIR CARERS, WITH QUALIFIED SPEAKERS AND THE OCCASIONAL NON MEDICAL SPEAKER. ASSIST IN RESEARCH PROJECTS. NETWORKING WITH OTHER GROUPS ORGANISATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HEART DISEASE AND HEALTHY LIVING.ORGANISING OF OUTINGS PRIMARILY FOR CARERS.

We provide a 'time off' for carers, looking after their dependent in a safe environment; provide a range of varied activities and socialisation for lonely or bereaved ; provide opportunities for volunteers. We offer soup and a roll, refreshments, cake etc for £5. Since Covid we are currently only open between 12.45 and 4.15 on Wed. We hope to resume longer sessions as confidence returns.

Play & craft sessions for babies and toddlers, with refreshments provided for carers and children.

To support and assist carers of Asian and other ethnic minority communities in the Dudley borough, who provide unpaid care to family members with disabilities or additional needs, through the provision of accessible information, peer support, social and emotional help and services that will improve their quality of life; and through communication with policy makers & services that support carers.

To relieve the hardship and distress of persons who are caring for their disabled or sick relatives and are themselves in need of care and support as a result of the stress and strain of their work. To enable people with disabilities to take more control of their lives by providing them with regular recreation and keep fit classes, refreshment, bingo games, trips to places of interest in Summer.

The trustees feel it is a subject which is brushed under the carpet and the elderly are needing to be moreactive and pro-active physical and cognitively. The trustees want give back dignity to the elders theydeserve on the last part of their journey. Also, they want to help the loved ones to cope with this andcreate a community and platform for carers to share experiences and pass on knowled

To provide children with additional needs and their siblings / family a day out to remember, starting with a ride out in a Motorbike and Sidecar to a local place of interest, including Theme Parks, Zoo's and more. To help carers and families by providing them with a days outing, thus hopefully improving their quality of life. To raise funds throughout the year, to make the day happen.

After 20 years of supporting carers, this Charity updated to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2021 - see Charity Number: 1193232. This Charity remains open on the register to allow for the collection of any residual donations or legacies given under the old registration. A legal transfer document is in place to move any such donations to the new Charity on a regular basis.

Informal networking meetings to share experience, advice, and activities to support carers with our respite relaxation sessions. We facilitate the participation of disabled people in sport, the involvement of disabled people in sport is significantly lower than that of non-disabled people. We offer the sport activity Boccia, which is a target ball sport which tests both muscle control and accuracy

Support group for families in Oldham with children and any other persons on the Autism Spectrum and any other related disabilities. Training and care for Adults with Autism and/or related disabilities.Regular meetings, Newsletters, Focus Group Meetings.Family activities.Short Break Service for Families.

CROSSROADS CARE IS THE UMBRELLA ORGANISATION FOR 96 LOCAL SCHEMES ACROSS ENGLAND, WALES AND ISLE OF MAN. SCHEMES PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO CARERS, IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CARERS BY GIVING THEM TIME TO BE THEMSELVES AND HAVE A BREAK FROM THEIR CARING RESPONSIBILITIES. THE AIM IS TO PROVIDE A RELIABLE SERVICE, TAILORED TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CARER AND THE PERSON THEY ARE CARING FOR.

Sidmouth Hospiscare provides a 24 hour on call service by professional nurses for terminally ill patients as well as support for carers/relatives of the terminally ill in the Sidmouth catchment area.

Pre school group for carers and toddlers; church meetings & house groups for worship, learning, mutual support. Giving money & support locally & across the world for outreach, development, disaster relief. Outreach events in the community include a free monthly film night; teaching events for Christians, premises for local community events and local churches.

WE PROVIDE BENEFIT ADVICE, LUNCHEON CLUB, CARERS SUPPORT, HOME HELP, DOMICILIARY CARE, CHINESE SCHOOL, HEALTH ACTIVITIES (TALK, CONFERENCES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (OUTINGS, CELEBRATIONS) AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES (WRITING, DRAWING, ARTS CLASSES FOR MEMBERS

CARING FOR CARERS IN THE COMMUNITY AND AREA OF BRISTOL

Carers Together provides support with/for carers of any age. It includes: information, advice, support, advocacy, benefits advice, personal support planning, carers respite/take-a-break service, training/awareness for carers & professionals. It organises community information drop-ins, carers support groups & network events, free telephone emotional support, computer support & mobile information

Provides complementary health care sessions for carers.

The charity keeps local carers effectively involved in local decision making. It enables carers to give each other emotional and practical support. It promotes employment opportunities for carers. It supports more specialised local carers groups. As a wholly independent body it works together with local politicians, health and social workers and others in the interest of all local carers.