Recent Young Adult Carer Trips and Activities

Kingston University Taster Day

A group of Merton's Young Adult Carers visited Kingston University in April for a Taster Day hosted by KU Cares (a support organisation that offers support to Young Adult Carers and care leavers who are either applying to, or are current students at the university). Read more

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! Read more

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Support us

Carers Support Merton is here to look after carers of all ages who find themselves caring for a relative, friend or neighbour who can’t care for themselves. The unpaid family carers we support are at the heart of their families 365 days a year.

Annual Review 2018-2019

Read our Annual Review to learn how we support unpaid family Carers in Merton to receive the recognition they deserve and have their voices heard.

Merton Uplift

Carers Support Merton is working in partnership with Merton Uplift to provide a range of services to promote positive mental well-being.

Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinator - Young Carers

CSM has an ambitious development programme of work to support, promote and improve the quality of life for unpaid carers from the age of 5 years. We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Mentor Co-ordinator to join our friendly team. The postholder will implement a new mentoring programme for young Carers aged 10 – 17 years. This role provides an excellent opportunity to lead on the development of a project from scratch with plenty of scope to input your own ideas.

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.

Carers Assessment

A carers assessment can help to identify your needs and get you the help you need to stay well and lead a fulfilling life.

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.

Donate

We are here for unpaid carers in Merton. We rely on your donations to help us provide essential services and support to any unpaid carer who needs it.

Refer a young carer

How to refer a Young Carer to our service

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.