Caring for a family member or friend in Cumberland?
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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Connect with others in a similar situation
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with thousands of others who are also caring through our online Mobilise Hub and meet other carers 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 Cumberland
If you're a carer supporting someone in Cumberland, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support. Remember, you don’t have to wait until crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
Local support services for carers of all ages
Carers Support Carlisle and Eden
Carers Support Carlisle and Eden supports those of us living in Carlisle, Eden and Penrith. They support carers of all ages.
- Individual support & a friendly listening ear from trained Carers Support Workers
- Information and advice
- Planning for emergencies
- Carers Assessment
- Sitting service
- Social events and activities
- The opportunity to get involved in volunteering
- Tailored support for young carers aged 5-18 including individual support, clubs, trips and social activities
We can use their online referral form here.
Telephone Penrith: 01768 890280
Telephone Carlisle: 01228 580214
Email: enquiries@carlilse-eden-carers.org.uk
Carers Support West Cumbria
Carers Support West Cumbria supports those of us living in Allerdale and Copleand in the county of Cumbria. They support carers of all ages.
- Individual support & a friendly listening ear from trained Carers Support Workers
- Information and advice
- Planning for emergencies
- Carers Assessment
- Sitting service
- Social events and activities
- The opportunity to get involved in volunteering
- Tailored support for young carers aged 5-18 including individual support, clubs, trips and social activities
We can simply register with them here.
Telephone: 01900 821976