Support for carers

Alzheimers Society are there for anyone affected by dementia, and do everything they can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most. Services include dementia support, national helpline, dementia café, information programme and singing for the brain.

Alzheimers Society have local offices in many locations follow the link to find one near you - find my nearest 

Carers UK offer advice, information, and support to carers. 

Carer Support Carlisle and Eden are contracted by Cumberland & Westmorland & Furness Councils to undertake Carers Assessments and develop Support Plans. They also, deliver activities, trips and other support for Young, Adult and Parent Carers.

A Carers Assessment provides Carers with an opportunity to identify what could help them with their caring role. All Carers; Young and Adult, in the UK have a legal right to a Carers Assessment. All professionals working with Carers have a statutory obligation to ensure that Carers are given this opportunity.

They provide information and advice to Carers and have a volunteer programme through which we can provide IT support, Sitting Service, Craft groups, lunch and coffee hubs; at which Carers meet regularly for mutual support. Young Carers can participate in school holiday trips and activities as well as receiving 1:1 support.

Young Minds website is full of advice and information to give young people the tools to look after their mental health. They help to empower parents and professionals to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. They give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in. 

SOBS help individuals support each other, at the time of their loss and in the months and years that follow. They aim to provide safe, confidential environments where people can share their experiences and feelings, giving and gaining support from each other.