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CREATE LIVE! 3-day Songwriting Workshop

Are you aged 14-19 and interested in creating your own original pieces of music? Come and join in our three day Songwriting workshops with Create Arts - no musical experience required! Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 August 2020 10.00am-3.15pm (Workshops will take place online)
Young Carers Performance Poetry workshops with Mousetrap Theatre!

CALLING ALL YCs AGED 13-17! We will be running a three week Performance Poetry project starting on Wednesday 12th August. Sessions will be designed and led by professional drama specialist Laura, through local organisation Mousetrap Theatre. Each session will allow you create a different type of poem with one being crafted into a performance piece! Six sessions will take place over three weeks - on Wednesdays & Fridays (10.30 am - 12 noon).
New to Caring Programme Online September 2020

If you are new to your caring role or would just like an update on what services and support are available to you sign up for our popular 'New to Caring' workshops for all family Carers. Run over 4 sessions of 1 half hour each, Commences September 8th 2020
YOGA FOR CARERS August 2020

Every Tuesday 3pm to 4pm Online weekly Yoga Classes for carers of all abilities with Rachel

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.
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.
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.
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!

Help us to keep Merton's Carers Connected

Unpaid carers in Merton are enduring an unprecedented period of isolation and heightened anxiety as they shield their vulnerable loved ones from Covid-19. We're making Care Calls to every one of the adult carers in Merton registered with us because we know what a difference a phone call can make to somebody struggling to care alone. With over 3000 calls to make it’s a mammoth task. We need your help. Read more

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