Support for unpaid carers in Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes City Council to provide a range of premium online services to 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 Milton Keynes.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Unlock premium access to our Mobilise App
As the largest provider of carer support in the country, our Mobilise app offers a safe, judgment-free space to connect with others, get carer advice, and find the practical help you need - whenever you need it.
The best part? It’s completely free.
What's in it for you?
💬 Access the Conversation Space: Ask for advice and exchange tips with those who get it
📅 Join more events and cuppas: Get the full timetable for our daily online events and meet-ups
📚 Choose your pick from our Mobilise Library: Including personal care tips, financial help, and more
🛠 Access our useful tools: Such as Carer's Allowance, Carer's Credits, and a Blue Badge
🙋♀️ Try out coaching: The Carer Support Team is here to help overcome those tricky problems
🧑🎓 Access free courses: Simple courses covering finance, wellbeing and more
📍 Join the Milton Keynes space: Chat with other people and find resources in Milton Keynes
"What a great resource. As a carer it's quite difficult to keep up to date with what's going on outside your own little bubble. The mobilise service is really outstanding when it comes to keeping in touch with others in the same boat."
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- Derek
"Finding Mobilise was a Godsend. I am absolutely amazed at getting help like this. We were feeling utterly desperate as debilitating illness had descended on both of us so suddenly."
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- Gary
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.
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.
Simply book a free 30 minute call 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 carers in Milton Keynes
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Milton Keynes, 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 Carers Milton Keynes
Carers Milton Keynes supports those of us living across Milton Keynes who are looking after someone. They offer support for adult carers, parent carers, young adult carers as well as young carers. Some of the things you can access include:
- Free advice and information
- Support groups
- Training and workshops
- Counselling
- Carer Support at Milton Keynes University Hospital
Simply register with them today.
Adult Social Care
Access all the help available from Adult Social Care, Milton Keynes City Council including:
- Help to find the right care and support for you
- Ways to pay for your care and support
- Help after illness or a hospital discharge
- Online Financial Assessment
Discover other support options you can get from Adult Social Care.
HealthWatch Milton Keynes
Healthwatch Milton Keynes is your local health and social care champion. They can help with a range of different things, including:
- General advice using their contact us page
- Help with making a complaint
- Finding local services
