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Merton Uplift - Wellbeing Workshops Jan-Mar 2021

Merton Uplift are delivering a series of Wellbeing Workshops. Click the image to find out more!
Carers Support Merton Training for Professionals

Professionals Introduction to Carers and Carers Support Services. 24th February 2021
Coffee and Conversation February 2021

All Carers and ex-carers are invited to join our regular Coffee and Conversation Carers Support Group. Held the last Thursday of every month. January Guest: Warm & Well Team
Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disorders Feb-2021

Share the challenges of caring for someone with complex needs/personality disorders. Space for talk and support, and an opportunity to understand more about this condition. Next meeting 23rd February 6pm

Who we are

Carers Support Merton is an independent charity formed in 1991 by a group of local carers. We exist to support unpaid carers from the age of 5 in Merton to stay well and live a fulfilling life.
Refer an adult carer

If you are working professionally with someone who will benefit from support as a carer, you can refer them to us directly with their consent.
Parent carers

Parents of children who have disabilities and are aged under 18, are welcome to participate in our range of activities for adult carers, as well as any of our groups and social events for which they meet the relevant criteria. Parents of children aged over 18, who are caring for their adult child, also qualify for our full range of services including Carers Assessment.
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.
What is a carer?

An unpaid Carer is someone who looks after a friend, family member or neighbour, who due to disability, mental or physical ill health, or an addiction, could not cope without their support.
Refer a young carer

How to refer a Young Carer to our service (with current Covid-19 guidance)
Vision and values

Our vision, mission and values
Information, Advice & Guidance

We offer information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including Carer's rights, benefits, financial & legal entitlements, housing & employment.
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Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme

Caring for someone can be extremely difficult,but also incredibly rewarding. We value the contribution Young Carers make to their families and communities, and our fantastic partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation enables us to reward Young Carers for their dedication, hard work and achievements!

Rosanna's Story

Caring has changed Rosanna's life. "Mum’s become my child. My life has been on hold for the last three years." Read more

"All I want for Christmas? A few days to myself, a bit of time for me." When we asked carers what they wanted for Christmas they told us what they longed for most was the gift of time. Time for themselves. This Christmas, help us to make more time for carers. Please give generously. Every penny you donate will support our work making time for the people who need it most – Merton’s carers. Read more

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Laura's Story

"People don’t know I’m a carer. All people see is another mum dropping off her kids...I do everything for Greg. Mentally it’s hard. Every time I leave the house I think, is he going to be okay while I’m gone." Read more

Kenny's Story

“For a long time, I’ve dreamed of having a BMW 3-series. But you know what, reality kicks in. I realized it would be too difficult for my mum to get in and out." Read more