Merton Uplift - Wellbeing for Carers Workshop

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Carers Week

Add your voice to Carers Week 2022 Campaign to Make Caring Visible and Valued.
Coffee and Conversation- 30th June 2022

All Carers and ex-carers are invited to join our regular Coffee and Conversation Carers Support Group. Held the last Thursday of every month.
Emergency and Contingency Planning Workshop

Emergency Planning Workshop Have you thought about what will happen if you are no longer able to support the person you care for? Join Daniela for this informative workshop to help you think about your options Wednesday 8th May
First Aid Training with the British Red Cross Carers Week June 2022

Learn essential lifesaving skills to support you in your caring role in this British Red Cross first aid workshop. DRAKE HOUSE, WIMBLEDON 9th June 2022

Coffee and Conversation- 30th June 2022

All Carers and ex-carers are invited to join our regular Coffee and Conversation Carers Support Group. Held the last Thursday of every month.
Emergency and Contingency Planning Workshop

Emergency Planning Workshop Have you thought about what will happen if you are no longer able to support the person you care for? Join Daniela for this informative workshop to help you think about your options Wednesday 8th May
First Aid Training with the British Red Cross Carers Week June 2022

Learn essential lifesaving skills to support you in your caring role in this British Red Cross first aid workshop. DRAKE HOUSE, WIMBLEDON 9th June 2022
First Aid Training with the British Red Cross Carers Week June 2022

Learn essential lifesaving skills to support you in your caring role in this British Red Cross first aid workshop. ONLINE 6th June 2022
Carers Support Merton Bitesize Training for Professionals - June 9th 2022

A brief introduction to identifying unpaid Carers in the community and how to access support for them. A bitesize workshop for health, education and social care professionals. Thursday 9th June 2022
Carers IT Workshop

IT Workshop for Carers on the 10th June 2022. Drop in to see us between 10am and 2pm at Pollards Hill library. Hosted by Merton Adult Education.
Coffee and Conversation - Carers Week June 2022

All Carers and ex-carers are invited to join Debbie and Marcella for our special face to face Coffee and Conversation Carers Support Group celebrating Carers Week Thursday 9th June 10am
Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disorders May 2022

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 31st May 2022
Carers Digital Skills Meet-up - Downloading from the web

*Thursday 16th June at 2pm* All Carers from across Merton are welcome to get together to share any questions you might have about downloading files from the web. No question too silly!
Digital photography meet-up

A special digital photography meet up to mark Carers Week. We will be sharing photos that represent what Caring means to us - everyone is welcome! 7th June at 11am.

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 (with current Covid-19 guidance)
Mentor a Young Carer

We're looking for volunteer mentors to inspire Young Carers to reach their full potential and achieve their goals.
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.
Link to other services

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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.
Support Groups & Social Activities

Carers tell us that they really value the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation & and to have time away from their caring role.

Carers Support Merton Bitesize Training for Professionals - June 9th 2022

A brief introduction to identifying unpaid Carers in the community and how to access support for them. A bitesize workshop for health, education and social care professionals. Thursday 9th June 2022 Read more