Support for Carers

Alliance support for carers

Young Carers support: https://www.alliancehomes.org.uk/support/support-for-carers/support-for-young-carers/ 

Did you know there are an estimated 2000 young carers in North Somerset?  

Young carers often to a lot of helpful things, such as:

• Staying in the house a lot to be there for them
• Helping them to get up, get washed or dressed, or helping with personal care
• Doing lots of the household chores like shopping, cleaning and cooking
• Looking after younger brothers and sisters
• Providing emotional support or a shoulder to cry on.

The support that Alliance can offer includes holiday workshops, day trips, trips away, advocacy, young adult carers support.

Adult Carers support: https://www.alliancehomes.org.uk/support/support-for-carers/support-for-adult-carers/ 

• Information and advice through phone calls, community drop ins, online support and face to face appointments
• Practical support interventions related to your caring role
• Support with referrals and signposting to ensure you’re receiving all the help you are entitled to
• Help with financial support and benefits
• A variety of groups and opportunities to meet with other carers
• Support to understand your rights and choices
• Support to look after your own wellbeing.

Contact Carers support: https://www.alliancehomes.org.uk/support/support-for-carers/contact-carers-support/