Information & Support

What help can we offer carers?

A breaks service – volunteers who come into your home and take over the caring so that you can go out, or even go away overnight or for a holiday (see our page on “Respite for Carers” for more details)
A Carers Information Pack, providing information about services for carers in the London Borough of Bexley. Contact us if you would like a pack.
A Guide to Services for Carers. Download a copy here.
A regular newsletter to keep you up-to-date with new services, benefits information and other news. Download the latest issue here.
A worker who can talk to you on the telephone and help to identify sources of local help.
Advice about welfare benefits and help with completing claim forms. We can visit you at home to do this if you wish. To request benefits advice please go the Contact Us page.
Volunteers who can offer emotional support and a listening ear for carers who are isolated. (see our page on Emotional Support for more details)
Support and information for stroke survivors and their carers. (see our page on Stroke Support for more details)
Support Groups where you can meet with other carers. See our "Events" page for dates of forthcoming group meetings.
Our Support Worker Service can provide flexible help at home with shopping, meals, company, light housework, trips to appointments, and trips out. This service does not provide personal care, but apart from that they can be flexible to your needs. see our Support at Home page, or contact us for further information.

We welcome feedback - if you would like to comment on our services please complete our Feedback Form and return it to us by email or post.

"The service I received on behalf of my elderly Aunt was first class."

"As I am not able to leave my house it was great to be able to sit in my own surroundings and feel relaxed"

"I am very grateful for all the help I have received from this service – from supportive phone calls, completion of long and tedious forms and practical help ….thank you"