Social care Charities That specialise in Carer support

Manchester Carers Forum acts as a voice of carers in raising awareness of the challenges which face carers. We support carers through peer support networks and by bringing carers together to reduce isolation. We work at a strategic partnership level with carers support networks, local government and healthcare commissioning to ensure carers get the best support possible.

Swan Youth Project supports over 350 young people aged 8-18 and their familiesper year with a whole variety of needs. Our work takes a holistic approach to enable us to provide wrap around support not just for the young person but also their family. These activities include Open Access sessions, Family Support, one to one support, Young Carers support plus Hygiene Bank and 'Love Downham' shop

We provide care and support to people with care needs throughout Worcestershire. In so doing, we also assist family based carers by offering support and respite. In addition, we provide training for our staff and offer this service to benefit the staff of other care providers and charities within Worcestershire.

Relieving parents and carers of children and young people having a disability, through the provision of recreational and social facilities in West Sussex

TALBOT HOUSE IS A SUPPORT SERVICE FOR PARENT/CARERS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNING DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THE MANCHESTER AREA. WE OFFER; EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, CONSULTING WITH CARERS TO SHAPE SERVICES, ACCESS TO TRAINING FOR CARERS, INFORMATION ABOUT MONEY AND BENEFITS, BREAKS FOR CARERS AND ADVOCACY. WE ALSO HAVE A PAMPER SERVICE INCLUDING A NAIL SERVICE, REIKI, REFLEXOLOGY, MASSAGE AND BEAUTY.

We alleviate conditions in the lives of carers, those who care for the elderly, sick, disabled, mentally ill or otherwise infirm, by any means that is charitable. We offer counselling, massage and other therapies,respite cover, short breaks, transport grants, advice and advocacy, various activity groups, and we can help carers access grants from other orgainsations.

Independent group holidays for adults and young people with disabilities.Holiday grants for low income families with a disabled member for a UK break. Grants also available for carer respite breaks.Carer support through relaxing spa days and pamper hampers.Support for young people with disabilities and young carers including home-based challenges, activity hampers and funded days out.

Redbridge Carers Support Service (RCSS) aims to make a positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers in the diverse communities of Redbridge by providing them with a range of services, support and recognition.

Age Concern Barnstaple and North Devon supports older and vulnerable people to reduce loneliness and isolation, improve health and wellbeing and support independent living. Services include Care Line, Community Transport, Shopping Service, Befriending, Carer Support, Hospital Support and Community Activities.

Vasculitis UK tries to support people in the UK with any of the 21 different types. They do this through providing information both online, social media and written text. By providing research grants to try to find a cure or better treatment for sufferers. By supporting carers and families and help them to understand the condition. By being advocates with the medical professionals.

Improving the well-being of older people who are in need of social inclusion because they are housebound or socially isolated, through 1) OPAL Clubs operating in Frodsham, Helsby, Kelsall, Malpas, Tarporley and Tattenhall; 2) Providing community inclusion services; 3) Providing breaks for carers of older people in rural areas; 4) Helping older people use the internet.

By providing support workers to look after disabled individuals, we allow time for carers to "be themselves" to pursue leisure/educational/social time as they wish, knowing their "cared fors" are with responsible trained support. Our focus is principally on the carers of physically disabled individuals.We also offer a support service to elderly, isolated and vulnerable people in their own homes.

To provide respite for families with disabled children by providing high quality sports arts and play activities. We help disabled children and young people access play, arts and leisure activities. Disabled volunteer project. Parent / carer support group.

To promote the relief of sick, elderly and disabled persons in the Manchester area by the provision of facilities to relieve the stresses experienced by their carers. To provide a range of high quality information, advice, emotional and practical support services for carers including access to respite care, breaks, training and learning opportunities, peer support and social activities.

Ryedale Carers Support provides practical and emotional support for carers, the people they care for and older people living on their own. The service is provided by volunteers. We achieve this by providing:*A Carers sitting service*My Neighbourhood - befriending and low level practical support*A Support Groups for Carers*Songs and Scones *Farmers Breakfast*A Walking Group

Providing access to and engagement with the arts and education for people with disabilities, older people and carers.Provide social support and activities, including holidays, for people with disabilities. Operate the community response volunteer network.Run Signal for Carers, providing support, information and activities for unpaid carers.Run a community shop and space, Forget-me-Knot

We support, advise, represent, advocate & campaign for unpaid adult carers living or working in Gateshead. We aim for carers to have increased choice and control in their life, improved health and wellbeing, financial wellbeing, and are treated with respect and dignity. We provide training & short-break activities that reduce isolation and help carers to have a life of their own outside of caring.

SUPPORT, ADVICE, INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY FOR FAMILY CARERS

Works with partner organisations in developing countries to:1) facilitate provision of support for carers and their families, bringing them better health, wellbeing and economic security and 2) bring about systemic change in the work of governments, charities and other agencies so they recognise and respond to the needs of carers in the developing world.

Haswell & District Mencap operate from a purpose built building in the heart of the community. Our main target group are people with a learning disability, their carers and the wider community. Our services and activities include daycare, sport and social groups, carer support, advocacy, a catering and a furniture social enterprise. We are also a Gateway Beacon Club and have Gateway Active Status.

We work closely with our local community to provide transport for medical appointments, a wide range of activity groups that focus on enhancing wellbeing and building social connections, as well as home-based services e.g. befriending, sitters for carers and practical support such as nail cutting. Our office is an information hub for our community about a range of local support services.

Crossroads Care Slough is a charity which provides care and care-related services for people in Slough and their carers. We have been working in Slough for 21 years and are proud of our reputation for providing high quality care to people from many different backgrounds and with differing needs.

Provision of information, advice and support to people who care for a family member, friend or neighbour with a long-term illness or disability.

ACCT runs a wide range of fun and supportive activity groups for autistic children and young people in Sheffield including regular multi-activity children and teenage groups, football coaching, arts and gaming, with sessions held in-person and online. We also run a social group for young autistic adults, a parent-carer support group and Autism-friendly activities for the whole family.

We provide care and support to those who are unwell, elderly, or living with disability or loneliness in the local community. We offer day care and transport services and in doing so also provide essential respite for carers. We work with others, including our local medical practice, to enable people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes, and to uphold the dignity of our clients.