Social care Charities That specialise in Carer support

To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension collection, health and fitness. The community transport and shopping service operate across the whole borough.

Carers Support Woking, supports Carers within the Borough of Woking, we Advocate, give information. one to one phone calls, arrange away days, workshops, support groups and regular newsletters, we also assist with letter writing and we will attend meetings and give advice on Benefit checks and services.

Sunday and weeknight services for all ages. Little Angels for carers & children up to 5yr; Kids Church for primary school age during Sunday AM service; SLAM for children 4yrs to Year 6; Ignite youth group for Year 7 to Year 11 pupils; JOY for over 60's with meal and varied programme; Music Group and Missions outreach. GEMs group for ladies & BLOKES group for men.

We provide advocacy, advice, information, emotional/practical support,social activities and training to all unpaid carers and their families in Doncaster and volunteering opportunities.

To support marginalised bright people aged 14 and above, with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette's Syndrome, mostly with mental ill health, and their carers to find a sustainable lifestyle. Lifeworks run social groups for clients, support groups for carers, an ADHD support group, outreach, advocacy, advice, diagnosis referrals, and where possible befriending and life coaching.

Our objectives are:To locate and engage informal unpaid carers in Redditch and promote our support services To provide volunteer and training opportunitiesTo enhance personal value, confidence, positive interaction and hopeTo help remove barriers for unemployed carers to access employmentTo offer a safe environment to provide training to adult carers

Derby Kids' Camp is a 100% volunteer-run charity providing FREE holidays for some of Derby's most deserving young children. With the support of 150-170 volunteers, approx 350-300 children each year benefit from what may be their only holiday.We provide a much needed break for disadvantaged children, children who will benefit from social/personal development or provide respite for carers.

Regular public worship and sacred space open to all. Pastoral work including visiting the elderly Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups Taking of religious assemblies in school. Promotion of Christianity through meetings, events,music and literature. Outreach through provision for carers, toddlers and other groups. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas.

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CHARITY ARE:TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF PEOPLE WITH A LEARNING DISABILITY (MENTAL HANDICAP) IN THE AREAS CURRENTLY COVERED BY THE COUNTIES OF CARDIFF AND THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN.THE MAIN ACTIVITIES ARE THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION FOR CARERS AND FAMILIES AND REPRESENTING CARERS' VIEWS AT PLANNING MEETINGS IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT UNPAID CARERS' VIEWS ARE REPRESENTED.

To give Carers weekly respite time thus safeguarding their health and enabling them to continue to care at home. To operate a service that befriends socially isolated people living alone in the local community.

Meaningful, person centred support to people suffering with dementia so thattheir family carers can have some well needed respite.- regular sessions for up to 6 hours several times a week.- arts and crafts, music, board games, bingo, gardening, light exercise.- Days out, theatre, boat and train trips and trips to theseaside.- home respite provision- bespoke counselling for carers

Fortnightly carers support group meeting giving valuable information to families about services and support available from statutory and voluntary organisation.Drop in service giving information, form filling , access to services, interpreting etc.

1. Carer Support Service - offers home visits to provide emotional support, education about mental illness, treatment, coping and stress management. 2. Carer Support Groups - Provides carers with an opportunity to meet with others for peer support and information. 3. Volunteer Scheme - Offers the opportunity to get involved. 4. Education and Training of mental health students and professionals.

Support for full time carers and those being cared for.Contributions towards care sitting services.Funding holidays for carersAssisting finance in relaxation or training courses or perhaps hobbies or activitiesCreative thinking towards financial assistance for carersWe cannot supply care staff directEmergency funding/grants for carers

Projects including Mother & Toddler group, Support group for carers, Support group and extended activities for those alone and/or isolated, Support group for families, After school youth drop in group, Fun & Lunch in School Holidays for those receiving free school meals, provision of Christmas Hampers to those most in need.

The relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, living in or with connections to the Ecclesiastical Parishes of Breamore, Hale with Woodgreen, Fordingbridge, and Hyde by any Running a weekly playgroup for carers and young children means as the trustees in their discretion shall determine.

Headway Blackpool Wyre and Fylde aims to provide information, support and social activities for people suffering from acquired brain injury. We also aim to support carers, family and friends. Perhaps most importantly, we offer the chance to share experiences knowing that the group members understand some of the problems and difficulties that acquired brain injury brings.

Provide help and support, promote social inclusion, independence and a better quality of home life to the elderly and those of poor mental health, limited finances, failing health or reduced mobility living in South Brent & district.Help is provided by carefully selected, trained & fully supported volunteers & includes: befriending, transport, carer support, gardening, shopping & signposting.

Autism Support Crawley is a parent/carer support group for parents, or other relations caring for a person on the autistic spectrum or with other social communication difficulties (with or without a diagnosis). Members need to be over 18 years of age and live within the counties of Sussex, Surrey, Brighton/Hove & Kent. For full details about our group please visit: www.autismsupportcrawley.co.uk

In order to fulfil our purpose, our activities include an annual "Arts, Nature & Nurture Festival; providing therapeutic, art & craft groups for people referred on a social prescription; public workshops with access for all; family art and craft sessions throughout the year, a monthly dementia group for carers and the cared for; open art exhibitions; connecting with nature events.

We provide regular ASC & ADHD parent/carer support group , one to one support sessionsASC & ADHD family inclusive activities during school holidays online social media forumsWeekly ASC & ADHD friendly football coaching sessions, Informal coffee mornings in local schoolsAutism friendly Santa's grotto experience for the whole family

The Forget Me Nots ensure no carer, loved one, friend or family member of someone living with dementia in Crawley and surrounding area would ever feel alone. We exist to provide friendship, help, advice and a hand to hold when needed.We meet twice a week offering lunch and supper, meaningful activities and support for carers within Govenment COVID guidelines.

After Umbrage is a charity dedicated to providing free, short breaks for anyone who has been looking after family members or loved ones with life limiting or terminal illness. The pressure associated with caring can be overwhelming. After Umbrage provides a chance for carers to take a little well-needed (and well-deserved) time for themselves, to relax and unwind in idyllic surroundings.

We take structured and interactive singing, activity and craft sessions into community day care centres, Age UK or council run and dedicated care homes supporting those living with dementia and offering respite opportunities for carers. Our sessions are unique in the fact that we approach every individual and make sure that everyone feels relaxed and at ease.

Better Action For Families (BAFF) deliver healthy group sessions to parent/carers, adults/children with learning disabilities their families and the community. BAFF also facilitate the Carers Reference Group for Leeds and support carers who volunteer for an independent project the Good Lives Leaders, who visit residential homes of adults with learning disabilities and submit a report to QCC.