Caring for a family member or friend in Southwark?
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 Southwark 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 Southwark.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Unlock premium access to the Mobilise Hub
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 Southwark space: Chat with other people and find resources in Southwark
"I have booked myself in other weekly Friday sessions. Did I cry? Yes, did I enjoy it? Also yes! The last two days since that meeting, I've really been in a more positive mindset"
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- Lucy from Southwark
"The information sent to me was clear and precise. Thank you"
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- Alex from Southwark
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.
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.
Remember, you don't have to wait until crisis for help
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Southwark, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support.
The Southwark Disability Hub offers advice about local services, practical support or guidance on carer’s assessment if your supporting someone with a physical disability.
Some of the services they offer include:
- Information and guidance
- KeyRing networks in Southwark
- Getting Together meet-ups
- Targeted short breaks and more
The Disability Hub is located at Southwark Resource Centre, 10 Bradenham Close, SE17 2Q
Telephone: 020 3457 7580
Southwark Wellbeing Hub
For advice, wellbeing support and signposting to local services for carers - including those requiring general support and those supporting someone with a mental health diagnosis. The Wellbeing Hub is located at Southwark Resource Centre, 10 Bradenham Close, SE17 2Q
Telephone 020 3751 9684
We can also visit the Directory of local support for carers
IMAGO Young Carers Service
Supporting Young Carers in Southwark to minimise the negative impacts of caring and to access social and educational opportunities and emotional support, highlighting the positive impacts of being a carer, such as increased resilience and empathy.
Email: youngcarers@imago.community
Telephone: 0300 111 1110
Other support services include:
Adult Social Care Carers Peer Support Group - All unpaid carers
Bede Centre, Abbeyfield Road, SE16 2BS
Last Thursday each month 2pm carers@southwark.gov.uk
Mental Health Carers Peer Support Group
If you are supporting an adult with a mental health diagnosis
232 Camberwell Road, Castlemead Estate, SE5 0ED
The second Wednesday of the month, 2pm
(Following your carer's assessment, you will be invited to join this group as a mental health carer)
South London & MaudsleyAORT Family & Friends Carer Group
Carers supporting an Adult with a mental health diagnosis
In person and online, Room 3.08 outpatitents department, Maudsley Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 8RZ
Last Thursday of the month, 2pm Leila.Lawton@slam.nhs.uk
