Southwark Carers offer a wide range of free services for the carers registered with us.  Members of Southwark Carers can receive:-

Advice:  Confidential one-to-one advice, by telephone, e-mail or in person.

Advocacy:  Help with voicing your complaints and issues to various authorities.

Information: Provision of an information pack designed and bi-monthly newsletters.

Counselling: Free counselling service giving you the chance to talk to someone about your situation in a confidential setting.

Carers Groups:  Support and social groups operated by Southwark Carers.

Health Liaison Project: Working with GPs’ surgeries and hospitals throughout the borough helping primary care staff identify carers.

Grant Schemes: A range of breaks schemes to assist you in your caring role.

Other activities: A number of activities and groups are run at our Carers Centre, including massage, relaxation and positive thinking, Reiki, book group and art and crafts. We also arrange regular social outings for groups of carers, such as day trips to the seaside.

Support and representation: whatever problems you face as a carer, we aim to provide support. We campaign for change on behalf of the borough’s carers and make sure that your voice is heard.

Contact us for more details, to become a member and to request any of these services.