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Products, Services & Support Groups

Carer Support

Supporting Carers in Essex is a group of charities working together to support unpaid carers of all ages across Essex. 

Services available include:

  • Adult carer support in the community - Practical and emotional support, information and signposting, access to counselling and training
  • Hospital Support in 4 acute hospitals in Essex – practical and emotional support when the person you care for is admitted to hospital
  • Young Carers in schools – one-to-one support for Young Carers aged 11 – 18 years old within secondary schools across the county
  • Young Adult Carers – one-to-one support and personal development for Young Adult Carers aged 16 – 24 years old.
  • Carers of people at end of life (in partnership with Macmillan) – when the person you care for has a terminal diagnosis or is approaching the end of their life.
  • Carers Flexible Short Term Break Service - offering respite breaks for carers experiencing exceptional difficulties
Call 0300 7 70 80 90 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm) for information and support or complete the online referral form at www.carersinessex.org.uk

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