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Attic Theatre Drama project

Attic Theatre Drama project

Earlier this year some of our young carers took part in regular, online drama workshops. They learnt new skills, made new friends and had fun. By the end of the project they produced some short radio plays, have a listen here...... Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2021

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Catherine Boylan

Volunteers' Week 1-7 June

Volunteers' Week 1-7 June

A huge thank you to all our volunteers - we couldn't do our work without you! Read more

Published: 1st June, 2021

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Elizabeth Lloyd-Owen

Caring behind closed doors: six months on

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. 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. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Elizabeth Lloyd-Owen

Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards 2019

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

Published: 9th June, 2019

Updated: 10th June, 2022

Author: Joe Collins

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  • Digital photography group September 2022

    Digital photography group September 2022

    Everyone is welcome to join our online Digital Photography computer club! We're going to share our photos of the Sky - and experiment with editing them. 20th September at 11am.

  • Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disordersAugust2022

    Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disordersAugust2022

    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 30th August 2022

  • Deputyship Explained AUGUST 2022

    Deputyship Explained AUGUST 2022

    Deputyships explained. If you are considering applying for a deputyship order this workshop sets out your legal responsibilities and obligations. Wednesday, 24th August 2022

  • Support groups and information sessions

    Support groups and information sessions

    We run some support groups and information sessions for Carers to get together and learn from each other.

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  • Refer an adult carer

    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

    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

    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

    Refer a young carer

    How to refer a Young Carer to our service

  • Who is a carer?

    Who 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

    Link to other services

    There are lots of organisations offering support to Carers. Find out more here.

  • Staff team

    Staff team

    The staff team is led by Tracy Weight (CEO)

  • 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.

  • Carers Emergency Plan

    Carers Emergency Plan

    As a Carer it is important to put together an emergency plan in case something happens and you may not be able to support the person you care for. Carers Support Merton has a template you can use to do this.

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