Carer Support Wiltshire
Social Inclusion
We need funds to help vulnerable and isolated carers in Marlborough take a break from their caring role and reconnect with their community.
About this cause
Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity supporting carers in Wiltshire. A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend who could not always manage without their support. They might look after someone with a physical disability, long term health condition, mental health issue or a problem with substance misuse. We help carers to access support, services, information, education and training, and breaks from their caring role. We ensure carers in Wiltshire have a voice in policy making and planning for services, and we work with health and social care professionals and employers to develop best practice. Our aim is to create carer friendly communities where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Carers play an incredible role in our communities, looking after those who cannot manage alone. A new survey by Carers UK found that 40% of unpaid carers have not had a break in over a year. This can have devastating effects on the carer's health, pushing many to breaking point. By highlighting this issue, we can help to build carer-friendly communities, where carers are valued and supported.