Info, advice & support
Carers' rights / Great practice
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.
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.
Info, advice & support / Great practice
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 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.
Young adult carers / All-age carers
Carers Passport
The Carers Passport is a scheme enabling carers to be recognised for their caring role. It highlights the important role that a carer plays and the wealth of knowledge they have about the person they care for, encouraging health and care professionals to utilize this knowledge. The Carers Passport also gives carers access to support, services, and other benefits.
Info, advice & support / Identifying carers
Building a Carer Friendly North Lincolnshire
In May 2023, North Lincolnshire Council's Carer Strategy Partners took a system-wide approach to improving the identification and recognition of Carers in North Lincolnshire. This was initiated through the “Carer Friendly North Lincolnshire” campaign which delivered a wide communications campaign to raise awareness of Carers.
Great practice / Mental health support
Carer Break Service – A community and volunteer led approach
The carer break service in North Yorkshire was commissioned in October 2023 and is delivered by 3 lead voluntary organisations and 7 partner organisations. Rooted in a place-based approach this volunteer delivered model suits our local authority geography to support meeting the needs of carers in super rural, rural, and urban areas.
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.
Great practice / Financial support
Carers and Financial Hardship
West Sussex County Council are undertaking pro-active work to help carers tackle the cost of living and financial hardship.