Support for unpaid carers
Caring for someone is rewarding but can be challenging. Access local support, advice, and respite services to help you manage your role and maintain your own wellbeing. You’re not alone—help is available to support you.
The following organisation provides support to carers in mid and south Essex:
Essex: Carers FIRST
Carers FIRST
provides emotional and practical support, advice, information and guidance, and opportunities for carers to access training, social groups, activities, trips and more.
For more information, please call 0300 303 1555.
Talk to someone about your caring role
The Essex Wellbeing Service offers a confidential phone call to discuss your situation and work with you to find the best support.
Countywide support
The Essex Wellbeing Service (EWS) offers a confidential phone call to discuss your situation and work with you to find the best support. They provide advice, information and guidance to unpaid carers living across Essex. Contact them for:
- information on the support that is available to you as a carer in Essex
- information on local support groups and services in your area
- advice that is specific to you and your situation
- a referral for a carers assessment, where appropriate
They work closely with Action for Family Carers and Carers First and will ensure you receive specialist support from them if needed.
Take the EWS online assessment
You can also contact EWS by
- phone: 0300 303 9988
- email: [email protected]
You can also visit the mobilise website for personalised carers advice.
