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CREATE ARTS Photography 3-day Worshop

Spend three days taking photos and learning techniques with a pro Photographer!!! This course takes place over THREE DAYS: Wed 15th August, Tues 21st August & Thurs 30th August (10.30am-3.30pm each day). FOR YOUNG ADULT CARERS AGED 16 AND OVER!!
CREATE ARTS Streetdance 3-day Workshop

If you like to dance, you'll love this!!! Three days of Streetdance with a professional dancer! Tues 28th - Thurs 30th August 10.30am-3.30pm. FOR YOUNG CARERS AGED 11-16!!!!
CREATE ARTS Visual Arts 2-day Workshop

Calling all artists aged 6-11! Come down to Mitcham and spend two days making art with a professional artist!! Mon 20th & Tues 21st August 10.30am-3.30pm. FOR YCs AGED 6-11!!!
Tesco Bags of Help - Vote for us!!

Vote for our Young Carers project in local Tesco stores during July and August!

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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.
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.
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.
Parent carers

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Vision and values

Our vision, mission and values
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.
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.
Link to other services

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Rewarding young carers

The Jack Petchey Achievement Award