Carers

If you are a carer, there is help and support available.

Many people do not think of themselves as carers, but if you look after a parent, disabled child, relative, your partner or a friend or neighbour, then you are one of the borough's hidden army of 32,000 carers.

The person you care for may be frail and ill, or have a disability, mental health problem, HIV/Aids or substance abuse issues.

Young carers

Many children and young people are carers. They provide emotional or physical care for a family member.

Carers strategy

The council has published a Carers' Strategy to help carers enjoy their lives outside of caring.

Support

Local and national organisations and services there to help. These include the Wandsworth Carers' Centre and Wandsworth Young Carers Project.

What else is there

Contact us

For carers of older people, younger people with physical disabilities and people with sensory disabilities

Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

90 Putney Bridge Road,
London,
SW18 1HR

Email: accessteam@wandsworth.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8871 7707
Minicom 020 8871 8640

For carers of people with learning disabilities

Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

Joan Bicknell Centre
Springfield Hospital
Burntwood Lane
SW17 7DJ

Telephone: 020 8812 5270

For carers of people with mental health issues

Contact your Community Mental Health Team (via your GP)

For carers of people with alcohol addictions or substance misuse issues

Contact your Specialist Mental Health Team (via your GP)

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