• Carers Rights Day 2019

    Carers Support Merton is one of hundreds of groups across the UK taking part in Carers Rights Day, which falls on Thursday 21 November 2019. Read more

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Working together to enable unpaid carers to lead a fulfilling life.

Carers Support Merton AGM 21st November 2019

CARERS SUPPORT MERTON AGM 21ST NOVEMBER 2019

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Author: Debbie Kilby

Location: Carers Support Merton,The Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham

What is a Young Carer?

We define a 'Young Carer' as anyone aged between 5-17 that is significantly impacted by the diagnosed health condition, disability or substance misuse of a close relative. This means someone they live with or see on a daily basis.

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Author: Joe Collins

Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards 2019

Two of Merton's Young Adult Carers received awards at this year's ceremony, in recognition of the tireless support they have offered our Young Carers service as leading members of the YC Committee!

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Author: Joe Collins

Our Impact

77%

Engagement in education

77% of young carers engaging in our service showed improved attendance and engagement in learning.

100%

Reduced isolation

100% of adult carers engaging in our activities and support groups reported feeling less isolated and alone.

68%

Better lifestyle choices

68% of young carers engaging in our service reported making better lifestyle choices.

Donate

We rely on your donations to help us to continue to provide services and support to unpaid carers in Merton. Without this help we would not be able to continue to exist.

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Target amount: £2,147,483,647.00

Amount raised: £505.00

Fundraise

In Memory & Legacies

Giving in memory of a loved one, or leaving a gift in your will can enable Carers Support Merton to continue to provide vital services for unpaid carers long into the future.

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'Carers at Breaking Point' Carers UK report

Take a look at the latest report from Carers UK, which highlights the challenges carers in the UK are facing.

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Author: Joe Collins

News

  • Young Carers Healthy Eating and Awareness Workshop

    During February half term some of our young carers took part in a Healthy Eating and Awareness workshop. They had the opportunity to prepare, cook and eat a healthy lunch learning about different fruit and vegetables and were given the chance to try new foods. Read more

  • Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards 2019

    Two of Merton's Young Adult Carers received awards at this year's ceremony, in recognition of the tireless support they have offered our Young Carers service as leading members of the YC Committee! Read more

  • Kingston University Taster Day

    A group of Merton's Young Adult Carers visited Kingston University in April for a Taster Day hosted by KU Cares (a support organisation that offers support to Young Adult Carers and care leavers who are either applying to, or are current students at the university). Read more