Support for carers in Greenwich
If you look after someone regularly, perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, you are most likely an unpaid carer.
And we're here to support you in your caring role.
Kick-start with our Email Course
To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Greenwich.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Connect with other carers
Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with other carers on our virtual cuppas. Or if that is too big of a step, you're very welcome to join the Mobilise Hub, our free online space for unpaid carers.
Speak to someone
If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role our Carer Support Team are available from 8am to 10pm, seven-days a week. You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you
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Mini carers-assessment
Are you thinking about having a carers assessment? But wondering what benefit it will bring?
Take three minutes to tell us some simple information and we'll follow up with an email that includes a simple checklist of things to do next.
Support for carers in Greenwich
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Greenwich, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support.
Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.
Greenwich Carers Centre
Greenwich Carers Centre in Charlton has a team of dedicated and professional support workers who are on hand to support you with any aspect of your caring role. Once registered, you will have a named support worker to advise and support you.
The Stables, 76 Hornfair Road, Charlton, London, SE7 7BD (next to Charlton House)
Phone: 0300 300 2233
Greenwich Council
Greenwich Adult Social Care Team
"In Greenwich, we appreciate the immense contribution of unpaid carers to our community - we also know that caring can sometimes be overwhelming and difficult to fit around your other commitments. That's why we have a range of services that can help and support you to care."
Contact Adult Social Care
Telephone: 020 8921 2304
Email: aops.contact.officers@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Greenwich Carers Support Group
Runs every third Monday of the month from 2pm via Zoom. The support group for carers of people accessing mental health teams. Socialising, peer support, educational with guest speakers. The group is facilitated by former carer Matthew Mckenzie.
Live Well in Greenwich
Live Well Greenwich offers helpful local information, events and support to improve your health and wellbeing.