Bath and North East Somerset Carers Centre

Bath and North East Somerset Carers Centre

At a glance

Causes

  • Children / families
  • Counselling / advice
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties
  • Local / community
  • Mental health
  • Older people / later life
  • Physical disabilities
  • Social care
  • Training / employment support
  • Young people

Other details

Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

The Carers' Centre was established as a registered charity in 1996 and aims to support carers of all ages in Bath and North East Somerset. We provide support direct to 4000 carers a year, all of whom are caring for a seriously ill or disabled family member. Our flexible and individual approach includes disseminating up to date information and support on carers’ rights; counselling and emotional support and respite activities for carers to ensure that they are able to take a break and share their experiences with others in similar circumstances. All of our services are designed in consultation with carers, and aim to ensure they can manage their caring role alongside their own lives. 

Activities

We have a team raising awareness across the county to encourage carers to recognise their role and to come forward to gain the information and support they need. We provide a flexible and individual service to carers, disseminating up to date information and support on carers’ rights, their individual carers’ assessments and a means through which their voices can be heard to ensure that they are able to influence local planning of services. Our trained staff and volunteer team also provide emotional support through counselling, befriending and peer support. In addition, we have a programme of respite activities for carers to ensure that they are able to take a break and share their experiences with others in similar circumstances.

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