CARERS SUPPORT
Tel: 0300 770 80 90
Email: www.affc.org.uk
Description: Action for Family Carers provides the following services for unpaid Carers in Essex :
- Befriending
- Counselling
- Respite day care for older people
- Cancer Support Service
Feeling Good, Caring Well - A programme of training and information on the caring role and activities to improve Carers' mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Club nights - We provide club nights for Young Carers in 5 districts.
School support - We provide support for Young Carers in schools across Essex.
Tel: 0300 303 1555
Email: hello@carersfirst.org.uk
Description: Carers FIRST delivers the Essex Carers Service across the county supporting carers and families by providing emotional and practical support, advice, information and guidance, and opportunities for carers to access training, social groups, activities, trips and more.
You don't have to wait until you are struggling to talk to someone about your caring role and the help you can get. If you want to talk with someone from the Carers FIRST team please contact us via the telephone and email details above.
Contact: Trina Whittaker
Tel: 07494 467698
Email: trinawh@btinternet.com
A carers support group who meet once a month for all those that care for loved ones with a mental illness.