A to Z Directory of carer groups and organisations

The carer-related groups and organisations shown below can either help you directly or provide information and support.

To find out more about how they can help you, please contact them using the phone number, email, or website address they have provided.

Additional groups and organisations that can provide support to carers

Barnardo's Plymouth

Barnardo's provides specialist support through multi agency teams for young carers, focusing on those at risk of social exclusion and academic underachievement.

Phone          01752 256339

Email            bycs@barnardos.org.uk

Website       barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/young-carers-plymouth 

Big Sis CIC

Big Sis CIC is a South-West UK-based social enterprise that operates across Plymouth and aims to support young girl's and non-binary children's mental health through programmes in schools and the community. Big Sis also provides upskilling for their immediate support networks: parents, carers, youth leaders, and teachers, to offer improved quality of care.

Website       big-sis.co

University Hospitals, Plymouth

University Hospitals provides support, advice, and guidance for carers in Plymouth, including Carers Support Coordinators who offer advice and signposting for unpaid carers who look after a family member/friend in hospital or for carers admitted to hospital who need support for the person they're caring for.

Website       plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/carers

Please note that there are additional links to groups and organisations within the various sub-sections of the help and support for adult family or friend carers part of this website.