Supporting Carers Hub
Info, advice & support / Identifying carers
Carers’ Voice: High Peak Consultation Project
In 2023, Derbyshire Carers Association carried out a consultation project to document the current experiences of carers in High Peak (Derbyshire), as well as providing 'best practice' recommendations for the future based on insight gained from the carers involved.
Great practice / Info, advice & support
Alzheimer’s Society – Community Dementia Adviser Service and Activity Groups Support
Halton Borough Council commissions a Dementia Advisor Service through the Alzheimer’s Society. The service forms a community support offer that sits beside clinical pathways.
Great idea / Carers strategy
Carers Improvement Programme
Haringey Council is reviewing its overall strategy and the support offered to carers. In line with the principles set out in the ‘Haringey Deal’ a commitment the council is making to co-producing its work, they want to make sure carers have an active role in influencing and developing the new approach.
Great practice / Wellbeing programmes
Halton Carers Centre – Dementia Carer Support
Halton Carers Centre's current offer for dementia carers involves providing information advice and signposting; support groups specifically for dementia carers; trips and activities; holistic therapies, counselling and access to the carer break fund – a pot of money that enables carers to purchase bespoke activities that help them take a break.
Great practice / Info, advice & support
Be Empowered
Be Empowered is a series of awareness and information sessions to provide Carers the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence and to recognise their own strengths and abilities.
Great practice / All-age carers
Digital Inclusion Project
Carers Leeds Digital Inclusion Project seeks to support carers to feel more confident in using digital support and resources. They provide personalized support to help carers achieve their digital goals.
Great practice / All-age carers
BAME Carer Roadshows
Carers Leeds have established a working group, involving third sector partners and carers, to strengthen partnership working across organisations to benefit carers from BAME communities. The working group have planned and are delivering a series of BAME carer roadshows to raise awareness of caring and provide information about support available for carers in Leeds.
Great practice / Adult carers
Carers Community Network
The Carers Community Network (CCN) is a unique online forum offering carers 24/7 access to peer and professional support alongside information, experience and idea sharing.
Great practice / Mental health support
Carers Walk & Talk Project
Carers Support Centre (Bristol & South Glos) have been running walk and talk groups for carers since August 2022, which take place over 6 consecutive weeks in local green spaces, particularly in areas of multiple deprivation.
Adult carers / Young adult carers
Newham Carers Small Grants Programme
The Newham Carers Small Grants Programme enables Newham residents to develop or continue running local peer support groups and access the wellbeing activities that they want and need. Successful applicants receive one off funding of up to £1000 per group, per year.