Carers

Older man laughing with a boy with downs syndrome A carer is someone who supports a person with any disability that means they cannot live completely independently. In this section you will find a variety of guidance and support for carers in the UK. Whether it is the support of an older person with dementia or a child with disabilities, the websites in this section cover a range of different caring situations that you might be dealing with. Financial guidance, practical assistance, and personal wellbeing advice is available here alongside location specific support from organisations in Sutton, Merton, and across Surrey.


National	Merton, Sutton and Surrey
Age UK Carers Allowance GOV Carers UK Carers Trust Contact – For families with disabled children Hestia – Older People Independent Age Sibs – For brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults Social care and support guide NHS	Age Concern - Epsom Action for Carers – Under 18’s Action for Carers Surrey Carers Support Merton Stay Well Services Sutton Carers centre Surrey Information Point