Adult Carers
Great Idea / Info, Advice & Support
Carers Improvement Programme
Haringey Council is reviewing its overall strategy and the support offered to carers. In line with the principles set out in the ‘Haringey Deal’ a commitment the council is making to co-producing its work, they want to make sure carers have an active role in influencing and developing the new approach.
Great Practice / Young Adult Carers
Carers’ Voice: High Peak Consultation Project
In 2023, Derbyshire Carers Association carried out a consultation project to document the current experiences of carers in High Peak (Derbyshire), as well as providing 'best practice' recommendations for the future based on insight gained from the carers involved.
Adult Carers / 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.
Adult Carers / All-age 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.
Adult Carers / Great Practice
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.
Info, Advice & Support / Hospital 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.
Young Adult Carers / Info, Advice & Support
Harrow Conversation Café
The Harrow Conversation Café is a project focused on helping unpaid carers, and vulnerable people including disabled people and people who have mental health challenges.
Info, Advice & Support / Adult Carers
Carers Community Network
The Carers Community Network (CCN) is a unique online forum offering carers 24/7 access to peer and professional support alongside information, experience and idea sharing.
Wellbeing Programmes / Young Adult Carers
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 / Great Practice
Carers Walk & Talk Project
Carers Support Centre (Bristol & South Glos) have been running walk and talk groups for carers since August 2022, which take place over 6 consecutive weeks in local green spaces, particularly in areas of multiple deprivation.