Supporting Carers Hub
All-age Carers / Info, Advice & Support
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.
Adult Carers / Young Adult Carers
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 Practice / Carers Strategy
Adult Carers Programme
In 2021, Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) embarked on a journey to test out a new approach to producing a local plan to support carers, with carers themselves at the heart of the development process.
Great Practice / Adult Carers
Darlington’s Commitment to Carers Social Media Campaign
Darlington's Commitment to Carers mythbusting Social Media Campaign is being coproduced by members of Darlington's multi agency Carers' Strategy Steering Group to raise the profile of all groups of carers in Darlington, particularly those from harder to reach groups.
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.
Great Practice / Wellbeing Programmes
Artist in Residence
The Care for the Carers Artist in Residence project supports carers to share their experiences of caring and raise awareness through arts projects.
All-age Carers / Info, Advice & Support
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.
Great Idea / Carers Strategy
All-Age Carers Strategy and Programme
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has refreshed its All-Age Carers Strategy in 2023, and has adopted a 3 year pro-active strategy that will drive and deliver positive outcomes for unpaid carers of all ages in Waltham Forest. This includes young carers, parent carers, adult carers, and a universal offer of personalised information, advice and guidance.
Info, Advice & Support / Great Practice
Carers and Financial Hardship
West Sussex County Council are undertaking pro-active work to help carers tackle the cost of living and financial hardship.
Great Idea / Info, Advice & Support
Support for Carers
Westmorland and Furness Council have developed two initiatives to help improve support for unpaid carers.