Caring for a family member or friend in Essex?
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 Essex 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 Essex.
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 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 Essex
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Essex, 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 Essex Wellbeing Service (EWS)
Essex Wellbeing Service provides the opportunity for you to discuss your caring role and receive information, advice and guidance related to your own wellbeing.
They work closely with Action for Family Carers and Carers First and will ensure you receive specialist support from them if needed.
Phone: 0300 303 9988
Email: provide.essexwellbeing@nhs.net
You can also access help from specialist carers organisations who provide information, advice and guidance to help you find practical solutions to address specific challenges, services for your emotional wellbeing, and be connected with other local people in similar situations to you for mutual support.
Action for Family Carers can support you if you live in Colchester, Epping Forest, Harlow, Uttlesford and Tendring. Discover more of what they can offer you today.
Carers First can support you if you live in Mid and South Essex, including Braintree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Basildon, Castlepoint and Rochford. Discover more of what they can offer you today.
Essex Carers Network are a recognised and well established voice of families in Essex caring for a family member with a learning disability and autism.