Social care Charities That specialise in Carer support

SUPPORT FOR CARERS OF THOSE IN NEED THROUGH RESPITE.

We relieve the needs of carers of persons with mental health problems in RBKC a) by provision of respite care and b) by provision of information, advice and support. We have a specialist service operational for 'Advocacy for Carers', which provides also advocacy training nationwide for mental health carers specifically. We also provide a special respite programme for mental health carers.

Counselling by volunteer counsellors for adults and couples aged 18 and over experiencing a wide range of emotional problems, mental distress or abuse. We operate from Poynton near Stockport and online. Our clients are drawn from a wide area in East Cheshire and Stockport. We are often recommended by word of mouth, GPs, or by other organisations, such as those supporting carers.

We supply sporting and leisure activities for children and adults with severe learning difficulties, providing valuable respite for carers. Our activities are swimming youth club boccia curling & football. Support meeting for carers plus outings.

Provide transport to & from health centre/hospital/dentist for referred patients. Collect & deliver prescriptions for housebound patients. Visit lonely or isolated patients. Prepare details for CRB. Sitting with someone to give carer a break. Monthly meeting for carers plus day to day support and three outings plus 1 dinner per annum. Raising funds to provide extra facilities at centre to benefit

Breakaway provides respite breaks for carers with or without their cared for, for one week in a holiday mobile home at the Devon Cliffs Holiday Park at Sandy Bay, Exmouth, Devon.

Empower women and girls in UK and Africa. Advance Special Needs Education and promote Disability rights. Educational and creative workshops for Carers. Epilepsy Alliance Africa Awareness. Autism and Special Needs centres. Provide grants to organisations that provide service to disabled young people. Provide supported advice service to refugees and Asylum seekers. General Charitable purposes.

Childrens Sunday SchoolYouth CampAdult TeachingLadies Meetings and FellowshipRetreatsOutreach into the communityCOPE care Support group for carers of stroke victims

Publication of a specialist journal for carers and practitioners working with people of all ages with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Provision of a website with useful resources and archive of journal. Use of Facebook/Twitter and collaboration with other organizations in the field in disseminating information and good practice.

We are a drop in day centre for the elderly in the community. We also help with form filling, giving advice and English classes. We give information on disability and health on a regular basis to people that attend. We help with advice and carer support. Our facilities at the centre include, large number of books, tea & biscuit, food, large T.V, prayer facilities.

Holistic Massage services,Nutritional advice, 1-1 support, training and information, Hospital and home services, personal development and the provision of support for carers.We run a social activity centre with drop in facilities. We provide outreach support in the form of light house work and DIY etc...Help with form filling and benefits.We also provide opportunities for volunteering

To support Carers in Carmarthenshire in furtherance of their Caring role. To help Carers identify as such so that they can access services effectively. To ensure Carers understand the various systems of support that are available and to help them make informed decisions regarding the available choices.To foster interaction, socialisation, empowerment and understanding.

- Information and advice on brain injury in south west London- Monthly meetings in south west London for people who have experienced brain injury, their families, friends and carers- Services especially for carers of people with brain injury- Information by telephone and email on brain injury

Supporting Carers of people in the Ringwood area with physical, mental, or sensory impairment or illness, or incapacity through old age, by holding coffee mornings, days-out and luncheon-groups, promoting their needs with relevant agencies and disseminating information.

Our overall aim is to support people living with dementia and their carers in St. Helens. We have a monthly Carers' Support group for both Carers and person with dementia. Monthly Drop in Sessions offering information, advice and signposting to appropriate services. Training i.e.dementia awareness training to local Care homes. Facilitated Sonas aPc (activating potential for communication).

Currently the charity raises money through it`s shop premises to provide grants to disabled people with families.This can also cover direct help to the carers where they need help with a break/holiday or any other support that may be available e.g advise.Those with internet can click onto the charity web site ,read what others say and enter their owns views.There is also a holiday home for carers.

Glut1 Deficiency UK aims to support carers and patients impacted by Glut1DS in the UK and Ireland. Increasing awareness of Glut1 Deficiency Syndrome (Glut1DS)Improved education for families and health professionals in relation to Glut1DS. Advocacy for families and patients impacted by Glut1DS. Support and funding for Glut1DS research

Support carers and give people with learning difficulties quality of life as well as allowing them to enjoy leisure activities

Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have Carers support services and facilitate older people learning new skills. We promote social inclusion and work to reduce social isolation and loneliness in older people and carers.

Provides activities for people with learning disabilities in Halton and Vale Royal. Also respite and support for carers.

Monthly support group meetings running every first Friday and third Thursday. Family fun days.

Hope for Home provides advice and support for carers of elderly people with dementia and/or advanced Parkinson's Disease who are looking after their loved ones at home.We are also committed to advancing the education of the general public, as well as that of health and social care professionals, in care of people with dementia and/or advanced Parkinson's Disease in their own homes.

Special Friends support families living in Belper and the neighbouring areas who have children with additional needs and disabilities. The whole family is supported through; Playgroup, Siblings support, Family Activities, Accessible activities for SEN children, Social events, Information Workshops and Parent/Carer Support.

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Dursley Open Door runs the Open Door Club, which is a weekly evening club for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities, who live in Dursley and the surrounding areas. Outings and other group activities are also arranged. Transport to and from Club meetings is normally provided, to increase respite time for carers.