Carers & Parents

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. 

Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. They provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals. Their professionally trained bereavement support workers are available to take calls 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Contact details for local Adult Social Care Offices in Cumberland

Adult Social Care is responsible for providing you with help to access the care and support you need, giving information, signposting, advice, and assessments. They can also help any member of the public or family who is worried about the safety of a vulnerable adult living in Cumbria. If you are at risk or suspect someone is at risk, don't ignore it. Your first point of call should be your local Adult Social Care office.

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.

Family Lives helps parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. Their helpline service is open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

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.

CAMHS is a service for children, young people and families with significant, severe, complex or persistent emotional, mental health, psychological and/or relationship difficulties. 

Family Lives helps parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. Their helpline service is open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

Provides helpline advice and practical support for lone parents and their children.

Kidscape equip young people, parents and professionals with the skills to tackle bullying and safeguarding issues across the UK

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. 

South Cumbria Community Children and Young People’s Services

Spiral’s aim is to prevent the effects bullying has on young people and families by providing emotional education, to give them the tools they can use to manage difficult situations and overwhelming emotions.

The support offered is for increased anger and anxiety, and low mood.

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.

Contact details for local Adult Social Care Offices in Cumberland

Adult Social Care is responsible for providing you with help to access the care and support you need, giving information, signposting, advice, and assessments. They can also help any member of the public or family who is worried about the safety of a vulnerable adult living in Cumbria. If you are at risk or suspect someone is at risk, don't ignore it. Your first point of call should be your local Adult Social Care office.

At NYAS, they will listen to what children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations want, care about what they say and empower them to have their voices heard, especially when other people are making decisions about their future.

Call: 0808 808 1001

Email: help@nyas.net

For anyone who needs advice, help or information regarding a child's welfare and for those who want to report concerns they have about a child or young person at risk of abuse.

Contact details for local Adult Social Care Offices in Westmoorland and Furness

Adult Social Care is responsible for providing you with help to access the care and support you need, giving information, signposting, advice, and assessments. They can also help any member of the public or family who is worried about the safety of a vulnerable adult living in Cumbria. If you are at risk or suspect someone is at risk, don't ignore it. Your first point of call should be your local Adult Social Care office.