Information for Carers

Action for M.E.

| Tel: 0117 927 9551

Our vision is a world without Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.). Our mission is empowering people with M.E. to fulfil their potential and secure the care and support they need, while working towards a greater understanding of the illness and ultimately a cure. Alongside providing much-needed support services, we work closely with professionals and policy-makers to improve access to appropriate care and support services, and collaborate with scientists, patients and clinicians to drive forward biomedical research into M.E.

Age UK Bath & North East Somerset: Day Clubs

| Tel: 01225 466 135

Our day clubs run in Bath, Midsomer Norton and Keynsham. They provide fun and friendship, especially for older people who find it difficult to get out and are 60 years or over.

Boloh

| Tel: 0800 151 2605

Boloh is a helpline offering support to adult asylum seekers or a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic parents or carers.

The Carers' Centre

| Tel: 0800 038 8885

The Carers' Centre are a local charity dedicated to supporting the thousands of people caring for their loved ones in the Bath and North East Somerset area. They provide trusted information, advice and support to anyone looking after partner, family member or friend that may need extra help due to old age, illness, disability, mental health problem or an addiction.

EcoWild Nature and Wellbeing

| Tel: 07812 155659

EcoWild offers Nature Connection courses that relate to the 5 ways to wellbeing and the 5 pathways to nature connectedness.

Family Link

| Tel: 01225 394949

The Family Link scheme provides a 'short break' service for disabled children and young people living in the Bath and North East Somerset area. These children and young people have been assessed by Children's Services as likely to benefit from the service.

Family Rights Group

| Tel: 0808 801 0366

FRG offer free advice and easy to understand information to equip parents and carers with the knowledge to make the best decision for their family.

Forget Me Not Day Club

| Tel: 07958 143164

A stimulating & safe environment for older people with Dementia and memory problems. A chance for carers to have a respite break knowing their loved ones are cared for and happy.

KS2Bath

| Tel: 07817383241

A peer support group for carers of people with mental health difficulties

Library at home

Library at Home is for Bath & North East Somerset residents who aren't able to access their local library services for a number of reasons.