Caring for a family member or friend in Buckinghamshire?
If you look after someone regularly, perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, we're here to support you in your caring role.
We work with Buckinghamshire Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already on offer.
Kick-start with our Email Course
To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Buckinghamshire.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Connect with others like you in the Mobilise Hub
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or on our online cuppas.
Speak to someone
If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role, our Carer Support Team are available seven days a week including in the evenings and at weekends too.
You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you.
Ask our Mobilise Assistant anything
Whether you're struggling to find help with the cost of caring or incontinence, hospital discharge or respite, our AI-powered Mobilise Assistant is here to help you get quick answers about caring.
Pop your questions in and get answers in seconds.
Support for you in Buckinghamshire
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Buckinghamshire, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
Local carer support services with Buckinghamshire
Carers Bucks supports those who living in Buckinghamshire who are looking after someone. They provide:
- Up-to-date information and advice on carers' issues
- Help with knowing carers' rights and entitlements
- Guidance on health and social issues
- Help to create an emergency plan
- Carer Information and Support Groups
- An opportunity to meet other carers
- A listening ear and someone to talk to in confidence
- Bi-annual 'Carers News' newsletter
Carers Bucks also provides support for unpaid carers and the person they care for whilst in Stoke Mandeville, Amersham, Wycombe General and Wexham hospitals.
All carers contacting Carers Bucks are able to speak to an experienced support worker in confidence over the telephone. Emailing is available if this is what you prefer.
Phone: 0300 777 2722
Email: mail@carersbucks.org