(UK, 1085761) Browse eventsCarers Support Merton (CSM) is a charity set up in 1992 for the sole purpose of providing free and independent information, advice, advocacy and respite to the many carers in the London Borough of Merton. CSM offer wide rangng support to people who care on an unpaid basis for a member of their family or a friend. All our services are designed to improve carers quality of life, and include advice and information, opportunities for respite and relaxation and peer support. Our services are available to carers of all ages, including a service for young carers aged 5-18, offering opportunities for time out, support to prevent them from undertaking inappropriate caring responsibilities and to have fun! We also work to ensure that carers are recognised and valued, and give carers opportunities to have a say about how services are developed. How we helped carers in Merton in 2012 70 carers took part in our workshops and training sessions enabling them to feel more confident and able to deal with their caring role. 168 carers benefits were increased by a total of £271,903 through our benefits and advice service . 1400 carers benefited from our bi-monthly newsletter which kept them informed of the latest information and news for carers 600 counselling sessions were provided which improved the health and wellbeing of the carers that attended them. 30 Young Carers took part in group activities reducing their feeling of isolation. Some comments we have received from our carers:- "My children have gone through a lot and still have a smile: this is because you put the smile back on their faces” Parent of 2 young Carers aged 9 and 12 "Carers Support Merton have made a really, really big difference to my mental wellbeing—I was in a terrible state when I first came to CSM and I don’t feel I could have got that support from a one-stop shop anywhere else.” Adult Carer
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(UK, 1080985) Browse eventsTymes Trust (The Young ME Sufferers Trust) is the longest established service for children and young people with ME, their families and professionals, providing a personal and friendly approach. In 2010 we received the Queen’s Golden Jubliee Award (MBE for volunteer organisations) for pursuing the educational rights of children with ME and advancing their care. Free downloadable publications on our website. Advice Line 0845 003 9002.
(UK, NIcharity) Browse eventsParents' Education as Autism Therapists (known as 'PEAT') is a Northern Ireland based charity providing practical behaviour support, using evidence-based practice, to parents/carers of children/young people with Autism as well as professionals working with children/young people with Autism.
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