The Greenwich Carers Centre
About The Greenwich Carers Centre
Here at Greenwich Carers Centre we are proud to support those who dedicate their time to caring for family, friends and neighbours living in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our services are varied and range from tailored one-to-one practical and emotional support to educational workshops, information and advice to wellbeing and recreational activities. Our aim is to reach out to include the diverse community of carers and cared-for in the borough of Greenwich. Our Carers Link Project is a befriending project that reaches out to older (65+), isolated carers, and recently bereaved carers, to provide companionship, stimulation and to enjoy small activities, building confidence for the carer to reconnect with the outside world.
England, SE7 7BB
Service Eligibility
The Carers Link Project Criteria What is the Carers Link Project? The Carers Link Project is a one-to-one befriending service aimed at reaching the most isolated, unpaid, older carers and bereaved carers in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
Referral Criteria
Whilst we do not like to turn any carer away, priority will be given to:
- Unpaid carers who are caring for a person
- Very isolated, unable to get out regularly and do not have any family, friends or neighbours that can support them
- Aged 65 years +
- Bereaved carers who are isolated, have no support networks.
We Can’t Support Complex Needs
Our volunteers do not have specialist training; therefore, although we support carers with a mild mental health condition or neurocognitive disorder such as dementia, it would be at a low level and referrals would be made to the appropriate services to meet their needs.
Information for Volunteers
Our Carers Link Project is a befriending project that reaches out to older (65+), isolated carers, and recently bereaved carers, to provide companionship, stimulation and to enjoy small activities, building confidence for the carer to reconnect with the outside world. Our Carers Link Volunteers play a vital part in this, visiting an isolated carer, usually on a weekly basis, giving them a chance to chat and enjoy company outside of their caring role. And being a Carers Centre, we care for our volunteers and value their input into our small team!
More InformationAge Groups
Adults (25-65), Older Adults (65+)Themes
CarersRegions
Country: England
Other Regions: Greater London
Other Information
Who can refer: Self Referrals Accepted, Friends & Family Referrals Accepted, Professional Referrals Accepted