Organisations at the Carers Support Centre
As well as the Carers Information Service, the Carers Support Centre is home to a number of organisations supporting Croydon carers, those they care for and the local community.
Autus
A charitable organisation that creates opportunities for growth, learning and work for young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions. Autus use innovative and engaging virtual environments to provide a range of programmes and activities that help to build confidence, facilitate personal and professional growth, develop social communication, digital and employability skills.
Call: 020 8649 6294
Family Lives
Provides information advice and support to parents of children and young people with SEND who are being assessed, reviewed or transferring to an education health and care plan.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 9)
Healthwatch Croydon
Monitors and reports on the experiences of Croydon residents of local health and social care services.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 5)
Help for Carers Croydon (Formerly known as Crossroads)
Funded by Croydon Council:
- leads on a partnership with Mencap and the Carers Information Service to deliver Carer's Assessments to adults caring for an adult resident in Croydon
- runs a Working Carers Project offering guidance to Croydon employers, helping them to identify carers in the workplace and develop carer friendly policies and working practices. This project also provides advice, advocacy and a monthly evening support group for working carers
- provides a free 50 hours care at home service for carers
Funded by the Big Lottery to provide:
- advice, emotional support and independent advocacy for Croydon carers aged 16 and over
- free regular daytime and evening social events throughout the borough for carers aged 16 and over. Carers are welcome to bring the person they care for.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 4)
JAGS Foundation
Raises awareness of youth on youth violence, provides opportunities for young people and campaigns for change.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 8)
KIDS SENDIASS
Offers information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people (up to 25 years) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) as well as the SEND mediation service. This is a free, confidential and impartial service for Croydon residents.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 6)
London Youth
London Youth supports a growing, thriving network of over 300 youth organisations within communities all across the capital.
Call: 020 7549 8800
Parents in Partnership (PIP)
Provides information and support to parents of children and young adults with special needs and disabilities.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 7)
Young Carers Service (Off the Record)
Provides support for young people in Croydon aged 7 - 25 who are caring for someone with a physical disability, mental health problem, long-term illness or learning disability. Part of Off The Record Youth Counselling Croydon.
Call: 020 8649 9339 (option 2)
