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🧩 Understanding Your Caring Role in Cambridgeshire
🌱 Being an unpaid carer means you support someone who couldn’t manage day-to-day without your help. You might help with washing, dressing, shopping, managing medicine, preparing meals, or simply giving company and emotional support. There’s no single way to be a carer—everyone’s journey is unique.
👥 Types of Unpaid Carers
🌼 There are many types of unpaid carers, including:
- Young carers: Under 18s looking after family members.
- Parent carers: Parents caring for a child with disabilities or health issues.
- Adult carers: Adults supporting another adult, often a spouse, parent, or friend.
- Working carers: People balancing paid work and caring duties.
- Older carers: Older adults caring for partners, adult children, or others.
Every unpaid carer’s experience and relationship to the person you care for is different, but all are equally important.
💡 What Does a Typical Caring Role Involve?
👐 The caring role can include:
- Practical help, like shopping, cooking, keeping the home safe and tidy.
- Personal care, such as washing, dressing, helping to use the toilet.
- Managing money or medicines.
- Giving lifts to appointments.
- Watching over the person you care for for reassurance or safety.
- Finding new activities or company to improve their wellbeing.
- Listening, talking, and being there emotionally.
Your role might change over time, and you might need more or less support.
🌻 What Support Can You Expect as an Unpaid Carer?
🤲 In Cambridgeshire, unpaid carers can access:
- Information and advice about your rights and available help.
- Support to look after your own wellbeing, like breaks and local activities.
- Assistance to manage your stress or emotional needs.
- Help with arranging services for the person you care for.
- Local events and support groups to meet other carers.
You can find an overview of support for unpaid carers from Cambridgeshire County Council here:
Support for unpaid carers - Cambridgeshire County Council
🏡 Local Organisations and Services in Cambridgeshire
🍀 Caring Together Charity
Caring Together Charity supports unpaid carers with information, groups, workshops, regular events, and 1-to-1 help.
Find out what’s on or connect with their support via:
Caring Together Charity
Events and support group listings:
Caring Together Charity Events
🖍️ Pinpoint
Pinpoint is an advice and support service mainly for parent carers of children with additional needs:
Pinpoint Cambridgeshire
🌈 Looking After Your Wellbeing
🎨 Use the How Are You activity directory to find things to do in your area that can help you take a break, connect, and boost your wellbeing:
How Are You Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
📖 More Useful Information
- Learn about carer assessments: Cambridgeshire County Council offers free assessments to see what help can support your role.
- Some GP surgeries offer carer clinics—let your GP know you are an unpaid carer.
- Local libraries and community centres sometimes hold carer events and drop-ins.
📱 Who to Contact in an Emergency
🚨 If you ever need urgent support, or if there's a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option.
🌟 Helpful Tips for Your Caring Journey
🌸 Remember to:
- Ask for help—don’t try to do everything alone.
- Keep a diary or list of everything you do; this helps when talking to professionals.
- Stay connected—talk to other unpaid carers or join a local group.
- Prioritise your own health as well as the person you care for.
- Utilise local services and support networks when you need them.
You are not alone in what you do. The local support available is here to help you thrive in your caring role.
Carers' Trust
The Carers' Trust is the largest provider of comprehensive carers support services in the UK.
Age UK
We aim to provide life-enhancing services and vital support to people in later life. We and our local partners deliver a range of services across the UK.Our local Age UKs run a variety of different services. Not all services take place in every area, but all local Age UKs will be able to help you find what you're looking for.
Bridgit
Bridgit Care understand that being an unpaid carer is one of the most important jobs out there. But it can sometimes feel lonely and like you're unsupported. Which is why we're always here to listen and help. We believe technology should be designed with and for carers and the ones they support.Email: contact@bridgit.care
Carers UK
Carers UK give expert advice, information and support to carers in order to make their life better.Carers UK are available to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don't have to care alone.
They have an expert telephone advice and support service for if you want to talk about caring. And if you're looking for answers, they have online information and support.
Carers UK continually campaign for carers rights, alongside having online support groups and volunteering opportunities.
Veterans Gateway
Veterans’ Gateway – information, advice and support for veterans and their families Here for you 24/7, we are the first point of contact for veterans and their loved ones. We can directly refer you to our verified, expert partners including Combat Stress, SSAFA, Poppy Scotland and more.
Carers UK Animated Video Guides
Carers UK animation series covers a wide variety of topics to help you understand what support and benefits are available to help you look after someone as well as yourself.Click below to play animation
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🌞 Helpful Resources for Parent Carers in Cambridgeshire
Being a parent carer can feel overwhelming at times, but you are not alone. There is plenty of friendly help and advice for parent carers of children and young people (including those with SEND or neurodiversity) in Cambridgeshire.
📌 Pinpoint Cambridgeshire (0-25 years) – Your First Stop for Support
Pinpoint Cambridgeshire is a local charity just for parent carers. They offer a wide range of information, useful workshops, forums, and a safe space to share concerns or learn from others. You do not need any formal diagnosis to access support.
📄 Pinpoint’s Handy Guides – These Handy Guides are short, simple, one-page sheets covering key SEND topics. They’re really handy for quick support whenever you need it.
👂 Speak With Other Parent Carers
Connecting with people who understand makes a big difference. Caring Together Charity provides support, advice, and local support groups for all unpaid carers, including those caring for young people over the age of 18. Join their events and support groups to meet others, ask questions, or simply take a break. For parent carers of children aged 0–25, Pinpoint Cambridgeshire runs friendly group meetings, workshops and forums.
🧒 Advice for Young Carers (Siblings)
If you have a young carer at home (such as a sibling helping out), Centre 33 has a welcoming support service especially for young carers, offering friendly one-to-one chats, groups, and advice.
🧑🎓 Education & School Support
If your child needs support at school, there are lots of steps you can take. For special educational needs (SEND), start here: Cambridgeshire County Council SEND Information Hub.
- Applying for an EHCP can take time, but you don’t need to wait for formal plans to get help. Schools should offer support using the Ordinarily Available Provision toolkit. This toolkit shows the support and changes schools should offer from the start.
- If your child is finding it tough to attend school, get support from Young Minds, NESSie, and Pinpoint Cambridgeshire. For more advice, you can read the EBSA parent guide or explore alternative provision options.
🌱 Learning Disabilities Support (18+ years)
For learning disabilities in people over 18, visit the Learning Disability Partnership for information, groups, and advice.
❤️ Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
- If you or the person you care for is struggling with mental health, you can call 111 and choose the mental health option for urgent help.
- How Are You activity directory can help you find local wellbeing activities to boost your energy and mood.
- Contact is a national charity with friendly support, helpful guides, and a helpline for parent carers.
📚 Where to Go for More Help and Advice
- Visit Pinpoint Cambridgeshire for local SEND advice (0–25 years), workshops and friendly connections.
- Contact Caring Together Charity for information and support as your child transitions into adulthood.
- For quick answers, use Pinpoint’s Handy Guides.
💡 Simple Tips to Look After Yourself
- Reach out for help – it’s okay to ask questions or say you need support.
- Make use of local groups and workshops to share with others who understand.
- Take a break when you need to – even a walk, a chat, or a cup of tea helps.
- Explore fun wellbeing activities for both you and the person you care for.
Remember: there is lots of friendly support, and these local groups and guides can make life as a parent carer less stressful and more joyful. You are doing amazing!
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Council for Disabled Children
An online library of resources that you can access to find out more about disability policy and practice which includes a selection of materials specifically written with parents in mind.
My Family Our Needs
We offer information, guidance and advice on all aspects of supporting a child or young person with additional needs from birth right up to the age of 25. Whether you are looking for a primary school or helping your child move into their first independent home, you’ll find practical resources to help you here.'
Parent Care Foundation
Parent Carer Foundation provides a central voice for Parents and Carers of children and adults of all ages with SEN / complex learning / medical needs and all kinds of disabilities.
SIBS
Sibs exists to support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.
IPSEA
We’re here for families wherever they live in the UK, and whenever they need us
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Available conversations
Are you looking for help in your caring role?
In a short conversation we'll learn a bit about you and the person you're caring for and then create a simple plan with:
📝 Insights into managing the specific condition of the person you're caring for.
🤝 Guidance on accessing and using these services effectively.
🌍 Links to online resources and communities for carers.
Looking for Wellbeing Support?
In our quick chat, we'll discuss your current engagement in physical activities, stress management practices, and hobbies that uplift you. We'll create a plan featuring:
🏃♂️ Suggestions for physical activities suited to your lifestyle.
🧘♀️ Tips on mindfulness and meditation, tailored to how often you can practice.
🎨 Ideas for hobbies and activities that can boost your mood and well-being.
Thinking About Getting Back to Work?
Let's have a quick chat to understand your current situation and your aspirations for returning to work. We'll create a concise plan that includes:
📈 Advice on balancing caregiving responsibilities with work.
🌐 Information on flexible working options and support for carers in the workplace.
📝 Tips on updating your CV and preparing for interviews.
Balancing Work and Care Responsibilities?
In our brief discussion, we'll explore how you can effectively manage both your professional life and caregiving duties. Your personalized plan will include:
⚖️ Strategies for achieving a work-care balance.
📅 Tips on time management and setting priorities.
🤝 Information on workplace rights and support for carers.
Navigating Financial Support & Benefits for Carers?
Join us for a brief chat to delve into the financial aspects of caregiving. We'll help you create a plan encompassing:
💰 Detailed information on benefits and financial support options specifically for carers.
📝 Step-by-step guidance on applying for these benefits.
🛠️ Tools and resources to help manage your finances effectively as a carer.
Considering Taking Time Out as a Carer?
In our short conversation, we'll discuss your need for a break from caregiving. We'll then formulate a plan that includes:
🏖️ Tips on how to plan for time off and respite care options.
🔄 Strategies for ensuring continuity of care during your absence.
🧘♀️ Suggestions for relaxation and rejuvenation activities.
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