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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CREATE ARTS Photography 3-day Worshop

Spend three days taking photos and learning techniques with a professional photographer!!! This course takes place over THREE DAYS: Tues 13th August, Wed 14th August & Thurs 15th August (10.30am-3.30pm each day).

CREATE ARTS Film making 3-day Workshop

Spend three days making films and learning techniques with a professional film maker!!! This course takes place over THREE DAYS: Tues 6th August, Wed 7th August & Thurs 8th August (10.30am-3.30pm each day). FOR YOUNG CARERS AGED 11 AND OVER!!

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What you need to be aware of before booking your place on an activity.

Trustee Vacancy

Carers Support Merton supports unpaid Carers from the age of five living in LB Merton. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated trustees to help lead the charity through its next stage of development.

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

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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 rely on your donations to help us to continue to provide services and support to unpaid carers in Merton. Without this help we would not be able to continue to exist.

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.