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Support Group for Carers of people with complex needs and personality disorders July 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 19th July 2022
Planning for the Future

Planning for the Future. How to make the right choices for you and the person you care for. Thursday 21st July, 6.00pm
Support groups and information sessions

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

It can be hard to adjust to changes in your life when your caring role ends.

Why all the fuss about digital exclusion?

Why tackling digital exclusion in Merton with the help of our volunteer Digital Champions is so important.
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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
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

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

The staff team is led by Tracy Weight (CEO)
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.