Support for unpaid carers in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire County 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 Cambridgeshire.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Connect with other carers
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with carers through our online Mobilise Community and meet other carers on our virtual cuppas.
Help for Carers Guide
We’ve created, with the input of unpaid carers, a comprehensive guide for you. A simple go-to place filled with practical, emotional and financial support to help support you as carers.
From home adaptations to saving tips on energy bills, take a look at our guide today.
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Mini carers-assessment
Are you thinking about having a carers assessment? But wondering what benefit it will bring?
Take three minutes to tell us some simple information and we'll follow up with an email that includes a simple checklist of things to do next.
Support for carers in Cambridgeshire
If you are a carer supporting someone in Cambridgeshire, help is available. Remember, you don’t have to wait until you feel you can't cope any more before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
Local support with Caring Together
Caring Together supports carers of all ages across Cambridgeshire. They provide:
- Support in case of an unplanned event or emergency where you are unable to look after the person you care for
- Information and advice – helping you understand your rights as a carer and the local and national support available
- Groups, events and workshops – both face-to-face and online
- Help if you are feeling overwhelmed or need support to attend your own medical appointments
- A regular magazine and email newsletter with local news and information for carers
- Homecare
If we would like to access even more support across Cambridgeshire and nationally, view their Carers Directory to find more organisations with useful information and support.
If you are caring for someone aged 18-65 with mental health issues in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough Making Space are able to provide you with support.
Young carers can also be supported by Centre 33.