There are many supportive local and national organisations and charities that can help with information and advice for carers, please find a selection of these below:
Essex Wellbeing Service
Essex County Council has just launched a new and enhanced five-year offer to support unpaid adult carers.
Through collaborative working between EWS, Carers First, Action for Family Carers, Essex Carers Support and Adult Social Care, the newly commissioned service aims to help identify, reach and support more carers.
The service now offers a central contact point for carers run by the Essex Wellbeing Service.
Visit the Essex Wellbeing Service website for further information.
Take an online assessment to help you understand more about your health needs, prioritise them and find the right support for you.
Call the Essex Wellbeing Service for unpaid adult carers support on 0300 303 9988.
Download the Carers Booklet for comprehensive information on help and support for carers.
Essex County Council
Provides care, support and advice for carers in Essex
Visit the Essex County Council website here
Essex Local Offer
Services and support for people with special educational needs and disabilities and their carers
Visit the Essex Local Offer website here
Connect Well Essex
Connect Well Essex is an online self-care self-referral tool containing over 400 local activities and services.
Visit the Connect Well Essex website here
Carers First Essex
If you’re an unpaid carer, aged 18 and over, supporting someone in Essex, they’re here to help with online help and advice, as well as practical and emotional support.
Visit the Carers First Essex website here
Carers UK
Looking after someone can be tough, but you’re not on your own. Carers UK is there to listen, to give you expert information and advice that’s tailored to your situation, to champion your rights and support you in finding new ways to manage at home, at work, or wherever you are.
Visit the Carers UK website here
Action for Carers
Action for Family Carers is an Essex charity which, for 30 years, has been providing information and support for Carers who have unpaid caring responsibilities for others.
They provide information, advice, befriending, employment, counselling, activity groups and respite day care across the county. They also work with Young Carers and professionals in schools.
