The Princess Royal Trust Lewisham Carers Centre

We currently support nearly 5000 carers and provide a wide range services to anyone with caring responsibilities in the Borough including Young Carers (children under 18). Our Web Site contains a range of information materials which we hope you will find of use as a carer.

Here is the basic information about the support we provide: Carers Lewisham Leaflet (347 KB)

Here is a Map showing where we are based

We have specific information for Young Carers and their families. Here is our basic service leaflet, for more information see the Young Carers Section of this Web Site: What Is Carers Lewisham (57 KB)

Please look in the Publications section for more information and advice about coping with caring in Lewisham. If you have difficulties accessing any of the PDF documents available on this page, please see: Help accessing PDF
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you think we can help YOU or someone you know who has caring responsibilities in the London Borough of Lewisham.

Our Help Line Number 0208 699 8686 is open Mon 9.30-8.30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-6pm term time or till 4.30pm in school holidays; Wed & Fri 9.30-4.30pm.
Or email info@carerslewisham.org.uk

NEW Carers Centre for Rent
We are now able to let out our carers centre building in Forest Hill 'out of hours' for training, meetings and therapeutic activities. If you are interested please contact Diana Jones at Carers Lewisham Tel: 0208 699 8686 or email diana@carerslewisham.org.uk and/or see the attached leaflet. Building for Rent (768 KB)

Donating Money
To make a donation to our organisation please make cheques payable to "Carers Lewisham" and complete the Gift Aid declaration on our Fund Raising Leaflet. If you are a tax payer this will enable us to reclaim tax on your gift. Fund Raising (109 KB)

Donating Your Time
We will be happy to send you further details of being a volunteer at our Centre if you contact us on the above telephone number or email address.

Become a Supporter Member
You do not have to be a carer to be a Supporter Member of Carers Lewisham. Being a Member means that you have the right to vote at our AGM and attend events put on specifically for Members. Please complete the form attached and return it to Carers Lewisham: Membership Leaflet (157 KB)

If you have any difficulties viewing the PDF available on this page, please see: Help accessing PDF files

Films on the Web
Take a look at our animated film 'In My Shoes', created by young carers. Find out more here: In My Shoes - Young Carers Film

Have a look at our film, 'Counting on Carers', which we shows some of the work we do at the Carers Centre. Find out more here: Counting on Carers Film

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Consensus at care conference leans towards a comprehensive system
Today leading voices in the care and support sector, including charities, local authorities and care providers, came together to discuss the key issues facing the care system and give their views to...
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Politicians on course to fail carers
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£1.5m from Comic Relief to help vulnerable young carers
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers has been re-appointed by Comic Relief to manage a third grants programme of £1.5m for the development of services for the most vulnerable and hidden young carers...
25.01.10

Latest Discussions

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