For professionals working with Young Carers

If you are a professional working with Young Carers, we can offer advice and training.

Refer a young carer

How to refer a Young Carer to our service Read more

How we work with Young Carers

An overview of the service we offer from referral to review. Read more

Latest

Digital photography group September 2022

Everyone is welcome to join our online Digital Photography computer club! We're going to share our photos of the Sky - and experiment with editing them. 20th September at 11am.
Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disordersAugust2022

Share the challenges of caring for someone with complex needs/personality disorders. Space for talk and peer support, and an opportunity to understand more about this condition. Next meeting 30th August 2022
Deputyship Explained AUGUST 2022

Deputyships explained. If you are considering applying for a deputyship order this workshop sets out your legal responsibilities and obligations. Wednesday, 24th August 2022
Support groups and information sessions

We run some support groups and information sessions for Carers to get together and learn from each other.

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.
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 a young carer

How to refer a Young Carer to our service
Who 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.
Link to other services

There are lots of organisations offering support to Carers. Find out more here.
Staff team

The staff team is led by Tracy Weight (CEO)
Overview

Do you help to look after an adult family member, partner or friend? If you are an adult living or caring for someone in Merton you may benefit from our wide range of services.
Information, Advice & Guidance

We offer information, advice and guidance on a range of issues including Carer's rights, benefits, financial & legal entitlements, housing & employment.
Carers Emergency Plan

As a Carer it is important to put together an emergency plan in case something happens and you may not be able to support the person you care for. Carers Support Merton has a template you can use to do this.