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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.
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.
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

Supporting Carers in the Hospital – North East Lincolnshire

The Carers' Support Service have a range of projects that support carers at the hospital. Each project is effective in its own right, but together they ensure the needs of Carers and the person they care for are met comprehensively.
Great practice / Carers strategy

Adult Carers Programme

In 2021, Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) embarked on a journey to test out a new approach to producing a local plan to support carers, with carers themselves at the heart of the development process. 
Adult carers / All-age carers

Darlington’s Commitment to Carers Social Media Campaign

Darlington's Commitment to Carers mythbusting Social Media Campaign is being coproduced by members of Darlington's multi agency Carers' Strategy Steering Group to raise the profile of all groups of carers in Darlington, particularly those from harder to reach groups.
Great idea / Young adult carers

Young Adult Carer Support Service

Durham County Council are delivering a bespoke Young Adult Carer Support service for carers aged 16-24 years, during key times of transition into adulthood, such as moves into further education, training, employment and moving out of the family home to live independently.
Great practice / Mental health support

Mental Health Carers Education Course

The Carers Education Course is a 6-week training course for carers of those with mental health conditions and was nominated for and won the South West Integrated Personalised Care Awards in the ‘Giving Confidence’ category.
Homeshare / Adult carers

Homeshare

Homeshare is an innovative project that can benefit people at the start of a caring journey for their parents, as well as for their parent themselves.
Great idea / Carers strategy

All-Age Carers Strategy and Programme

The London Borough of Waltham Forest has refreshed its All-Age Carers Strategy in 2023, and has adopted a 3 year pro-active strategy that will drive and deliver positive outcomes for unpaid carers of all ages in Waltham Forest. This includes young carers, parent carers, adult carers, and a universal offer of personalised information, advice and guidance.