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Directory of local support for carers
Listings of organisations and services that offer support to carers in Southwark
Peer support for carers
| Organisation or service | Support available for carers |
|---|---|
| Southwark Independent Voice (SIV) | Southwark Independent Voice is a local forum for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. SIV organises coffee mornings, information sessions and family events and shares information about relevant services and opportunities. |
| Southwark Wellbeing Hub |
Southwark Wellbeing Hub offers a regular carers café for black carers in Southwark. Tel: 0800 368 8433 |
| Southwark Parenting Circle at The Nest |
The parenting circle brings together parent carers to foster mutual support, share experiences, and identify tools and strategies. Tel: 020 8138 1805 |
| Southwark Carers Forum |
Southwark Carers runs a quarterly carer forum, for carers to discuss issues affecting them and to engage with council and NHS initiatives. Tel: 020 7708 4497 |
| Southwark and Lambeth Carers Forum (mental health) | Monthly peer-led carers forum for people who care for someone experiencing mental ill health. |
| Mobilise online events and peer support groups |
Mobilise offer live events and “Cuppa” sessions for unpaid carers with a health and wellbeing focus. Sessions include:
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