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.
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.
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 Southwark
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Southwark, 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 Southwark
Southwark Carers supports those of us living in Southwark who are looking after someone. They provide:
- Advice on issues such as benefits and dealing with social services
- An information pack and regular newsletter
- Confidential counselling for up to 13 weeks
- Financial assistance to help carers take a break
- Carers’ support and activity groups (book club, films, crafts, belly-dancing, nutrition and more)
- Massage and relaxation sessions
- Support planning
- Training and information sharing events
- Southwark Carers Facebook page
Phone: 020 7708 4497
Email: info@southwarkcarers.org.uk
Other support services include:
- Carers UK (provides information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services)
- 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)