Carers information

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Carers information service

The Carers Information Service offers information, advice and support to carers who either live in or care for someone who lives in the London Borough of Croydon. A Carer looks after a friend, family member or neighbour who needs their help due to illness, disability or old age. The care they provide is unpaid.

www.carersinfo.org.uk

Young carers

If you’re under 25 and giving support with daily life to a friend or family member, you may be a young carer. Young carers are entitled to support. You can find out how the Carers Trust supports young carers: carers.org/about-caring/about-young-carers

If you’re a young Carer offering support with daily living to someone in your life, have you looked at the support that is available to you? www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers/help-for-young-carers

Carers for older adults

If you’re currently caring for someone elderly, you may need some support yourself. Other people in the same position understand the challenges and isolation that can occur. The Carents Room was set up by a GP to help and support others. thecarentsroom.com/about

Caring for someone with a mental health problem?

Get a free 30 minute appointments with a Mind in Croydon adviser

Caring for someone with a mental health problem can be challenging. It can be hard to find someone who understands what you are going through.

We offer free 30 minute appointments with a Mind in Croydon adviser, who can offer information, advice and emotional support tailored to carers of someone with a mental health problem.

Whether you need support navigating the mental health system or you simply want to speak to someone, Mind in Croydon Carers Support is here for you.

Sessions run fortnightly on a Thursday, and the next session is Thursday 23 January, with appointments between 10.30am to 12pm.

Please note that sessions are open to Croydon residents caring for a person with a mental health problem only.

Book an appointment

Bereavement support for carers

If you are a Carer or former Carer experiencing a bereavement, we are here for you.

Based on a programme developed by St Christopher’s Hospice, our "Learning From Loss" bereavement group for carers and former carers is here to help you share your experience, explore your feelings and discover ways of coping and finding strength.

Who is this group for?

The group is open to current and former carers of a Croydon resident, who have experienced a bereavement at least four to six months prior to starting our sessions. A Carer looks after a relative, friend or neighbour who needs support due to illness, disability or old age.

The group will be facilitated by a qualified and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered counsellor.

Register your interest

If you would like to know more about the group, call Tanya on 020 8649 6280 or email tanyafitzgerald@carersinfo.org.uk.

Do you care for someone? Let the 1596 Club give you a day off

The 1596 Club from Whitgift Care offers day services for over 60s.

making new friends and socialising
nutritious home cooked food
range of activities for all abilities
personal care

Along with a delicious meal and activities, personal care such as assisted baths and showers, hairdressing and chiropody can be easily arranged as well as transport to and from the Club in one of our new minibuses.

The 1596 Club is an extension of our existing services, so carers can be confident that the person who they look after is receiving the outstanding care Whitgift Care is famous for.

Membership to the club is subject to an initial assessment and a free trial day.

For more information about the service and needs that can be catered for, contact:
020 8256 1596 or email 1596Club@whitgiftcare.co.uk

The 1596 Club is located in central Croydon at Whitgift Care’s Whitgift House, Brighton Road and Wilhelmina House, Park Hill Rise.

For more information about all of the Whitgift Care homes, vacancies, respite care and fees can be found at www.whitgiftcare.co.uk