Support groups

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Coffee and Conversation - Win(e)d down Wednesday

Join us for our popular Coffee and Conversation - Win(e)d down Wednesday support Group for all carers and ex-carers who live or care for someone in the LB of Merton. Held the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm
Storytelling and Drama Games Workshop

Are you aged between 7 and 11, want to meet other young carers, have fun and gain confidence? Want to join us for 6 online sessions after school to create and record your own story?....
New to Caring Programme Online Winter 2020

If you are new to your caring role or would like an update on what services and support are available, our popular 'New to Caring' workshops for all family carers begin Tuesday, 17th November2020 at 10.00am.
NHS Continuing Care

How to access NHS Continuing Healthcare funding. A workshop for carers of people with high-level, complex or unpredictable health needs. Wednesday, 16 December, 6.00pm

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

The world is reopening, but the crisis isn’t over for Merton’s carers many of whom remain isolated, lonely and anxious as they shield vulnerable loved ones from infection. We expect more people in Merton to turn to CSM for support caring for friends or family members living with the long-term, debilitating effects of Covid-19. Please help us to ensure that every carer in Merton can continue to rely on us for the practical and emotional support they need to carry on caring. Read more

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