Link to other services

Services you may find useful

Carers benefit from a wide range of local and national services. When we are supporting you we will suggest, signpost or refer you to agencies that may be helpful in meeting your needs. The following list is not exhaustive – please contact us if you have specific queries.

Carers Trust

https://carers.org/

Carers UK (online chat) Forum

https://www.carersuk.org/forum/43/welcome-to-the-forum-31678

You may like to make use of the following local links and contact details, where appropriate:

Welfare Benefits Advice

https://www2.merton.gov.uk/advice-benefits/benefits/hb-ctb/benefitsclaim/newclaimhbctb.htm

Housing Benefits

Tel. 020 8274 4903 between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Email: [email protected]

Blue Badge (Disabled parking)

https://www2.merton.gov.uk/transport-streets/parking/bluebadge.htm

Taxi Card

https://www2.merton.gov.uk/transport-streets/taxicards.htm

South West London Law Centre

http://www.swllc.org/

The Money Advice Centre

https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en

The following organisations have services you may like to explore:

Age UK Merton

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/merton/our-services/

Alzheimer’s Society – Merton Dementia Hub

http://merton-i.merton.gov.uk/kb5/merton/asch/service.page?id=14CdS3TRjPI
Merton Dementia Hub, Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4AA
Tel: 020 8687 0922 Email: [email protected]

Day Centres

https://www2.merton.gov.uk/health-social-care/adult-social-care/help-at-home/daycentres.htm

Falls Prevention

https://www.clch.nhs.uk/health-professionals/merton

Friends In St. Helier (F.I.S.H.)

http://www.friendsinsthelier.co.uk/

Memory Lane Club

http://merton-i.merton.gov.uk/kb5/merton/asch/service.page?id=5q9cyhatgd4

Merton and Morden Guild

http://mandmguild.wixsite.com/mandmguild

Merton Befriending Service

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/merton/our-services/befriending/

Merton Community Transport

http://www.mct.uk.com/

Merton Memory Assessment Service

http://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/our-services/find-a-service/service/merton-memory-assessment-service

Merton Mencap

http://www.mertonmencap.org.uk/

Merton Vision

https://mertonvision.org.uk/

One You Merton

https://www.oneyoumerton.org/

Nelson Health Centre

http://www.mertonccg.nhs.uk/Local-Services/the-nelson/Pages/default.aspx

St Raphael’s Hospice

https://www.straphaels.org.uk/

Telecare

http://mascot-telecare.org.uk/

Wimbledon Guild

https://www.wimbledonguild.co.uk/

MENTAL HEALTH:

Avanti Club

Download flyer for more information

Focus-4-1

https://www.healthwatchmerton.co.uk/focus-4-1

MIAPT (Psychological Therapies)

https://www.thinkaction.org.uk/contact-us/thinkaction-merton-miapt/

Recovery College

http://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/south-west-london-recovery-college

South West London & St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust

http://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/

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Digital Connection Cafe March 2022

Monthly meeting for Digital Champions, Digital Learners and anyone who is interested in joining CSM as a Champion or Learner. 17th March 1:30pm
Digital Connection Cafe February 2022

Monthly meeting for Digital Champions, Digital Learners and anyone who is interested in joining CSM as a Champion or Learner. 21st February 10am
Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disorders January 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 25 January 2022
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All Carers and ex-carers are invited to join our regular Coffee and Conversation Carers Support Group. Held the last Thursday of every month.

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)
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.
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.
Information, Advice & Guidance

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