Thurrock Carers Service
Thurrock unpaid carers service supports all unpaid carers whose cared for live in Thurrock. A carer is someone who regularly looks after someone because they are elderly, disabled or has a health condition. Caring can be tough and many carers struggle to cope with everyday life, so we offer help and support for you as the carer, by offering infromation and advice, support groups, coffee mornings, and referrals to other agencies if needed.
Remote
In-person
Home visits
Further info
We can help with the following:
Employment support
Volunteering
Carers support groups
Carers assessments
Social care assessments
Social activities
Carers benefits
Welfare forms
Counselling
Lasting power of attorney
Respite
Outreach
Medical resource information
Direct payment information
WhatsApp support groups
Coffee mornings
Wellbeing check-ins
Who can use this service?
Anyone that supports or cares for someone that lives in Thurrock can get help from Thurrock unpaid carers service.
The carer can live anywhere, and does not have to live with the person being cared for.
How are services delivered?
Face to face, drop ins, meetings, social activities in all areas of Thurrock. Telephone, text, WhatsApp groups, Zoom and Teams if needed.