Trustees Week 2020

Trustees Week is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on Carers Support Merton’s dedicated and committed volunteer board members and to thank them for putting their time and energy to work on behalf of our charity to the benefit of Merton’s unpaid carers. Meet some of our trustees.

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Workshop -How to appeal welfare benefits decisions’

Workshop -How to appeal Welfare Benefits Decisions 24th February 2021 2pm
Personal Independence Payments’ Workshop

Personal Independence Payments Workshop Wednesday 20th January 6pm
Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disorders

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 24th November 6pm
Christmas Coffee and Conversation December 2020

All carers and ex carers are invited to come and join us for a 'special' Christmas Coffee and Conversation. It will be held a week early on 17th December. Wear your party hat and get into the spirit of the season .

Being a Trustee

Trustees Week is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on Carers Support Merton’s dedicated and committed volunteer board members and to thank them for putting their time and energy to work on behalf of our charity to the benefit of Merton’s unpaid carers.
Caring behind closed doors: six months on

Six months on and the strain and heightened anxiety of the Covid crisis hasn't diminished for Merton carers. New research from Carers UK #CaringBehindClosedDoors shows unpaid carers pushed to the limit - and desperately worried about winter. Four in five carers (81%) report that they are still providing more care than before the lockdown.
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!

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.
Link to other services

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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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