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Are You a Carer?
If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you.
A carer is someone who provides unpaid help and support to a family member, friend, or neighbour who wouldn’t be able to manage on their own due to illness, disability, mental health needs, or age-related conditions.
Carers often help with:
- Every day tasks like shopping, cooking, or cleaning
- Attending medical appointments
- Managing medication
- Providing emotional support
- Helping with personal care
Many people don’t realise they are carers — they see it as simply looking after someone close to them. But recognising yourself as a carer is the first step in getting the support you may be entitled to.
At our practice, we are committed to supporting carers. If you think you might be a carer, or you're not sure, please speak to a member of our team. We’re here to help you access the right information and services.
Information sessions for professionals
If you are a professional who works with Carers and would like to know more about what wandsworth carer centre do, please see this page.
Monthly Carers Clinic
Support from Wandsworth Carers’ Centre
Ms Syari Sureshlal - Support and Information Worker from Wandsworth Carers Centre.
We’re pleased to offer a Carers Clinic at the practice, led by Ms Syari Sureshlal, Support and Information Worker from Wandsworth Carers’ Centre.
Syari holds a clinic at the surgery on the first Friday of each month, from 10:00 to 14:30, to support patients and carers who may find it difficult to travel to the main Carers Centre in Balham.
Appointments are available in person or over the phone, though we strongly recommend booking an in-person appointment for the best experience.
Whether you’re a new carer or already receiving support, this is a great opportunity to speak with someone who can offer advice, guidance, and connect you with local services.
Local Support
Age UK Wandsworth
Age UK Wandsworth offers a wide range of services for people aged 60+ who live in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
Age UK - Power of attorney
A power of attorney is a way of giving someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf if you're no longer able to make them yourself – or if you don't want to.
Wandsworth Carers Newsletter
The Wandsworth Carers’ Centre publishes a bi‑monthly newsletter called "Carers Connect", designed specifically for local carers and professionals. It keeps subscribers up to date on:
- Upcoming events and supportive workshops
- Peer groups and wellbeing activities
- Respite care options and specialist support services
- News, announcements, and frontline stories from carers
Hospital Discharge and Community Navigation Service
This service operates to assist with the safe transition home following a stay in hospital. It also offers support to people who have been unwell and are socially isolated who would like to find out what is available to them and access services. We offer practical and emotional support to enable them to navigate services from the voluntary, health and social care sector. The client will be offered a home visit to assess what they may need to support their recovery and improve their health and well-being.
Please note, this service is only available in the borough of Wandsworth.
London Taxicard
A London Taxicard gives subsidised door-to-door transport in licensed black taxis and private hire vehicles for people with mobility problems. Most applicants will need to attend an appointment with an expert assessor in order to have their eligibility for the scheme assessed. This will take place at the Supported Travel office at The Town Hall extension, Wandsworth High Street, SW18 2PU.
The assessment will last approximately 30 minutes and will involve a discussion with the occupational therapist about your mobility difficulties, followed by a short walking assessment, find out more on their website using the below link.
Wandsworth Carer Centre
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is a registered charity and limited company that has been providing support to unpaid Carers in Wandsworth since 1995. Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is the lead provider of Carers Partnership Wandsworth.
Who it serves:
- Family members, friends, or neighbours providing care for loved ones with ageing, disability, illness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or learning difficulties.
- Young carers aged 18 or under are supported via a dedicated service project
National Support
Carers UK - Looking after someone
Are you caring for someone but unsure of your rights and what support you’re entitled to? Carers UK have produced a guide that explains the different benefits and support available step by step. Looking after someone also offers many practical ideas to help make life easier when taking on caring responsibilities.
Carers UK - Financial Support
Carers UK provide a range of support information for topics illustrating the different forms of financial support you might be entitled to as a carer or you may wish to claim on behalf of someone you care for. They explain many of the options available with helpful tips on how to understand the system and seek help.
Carers UK
Caring will affect us all at some point in our lives. With your help, they can be there for the 6,000 people who start looking after someone each day.
Carers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their vision is that unpaid carers count and can access the help they need to live their lives.
Age UK
The Age UK Network is made up of independent charities all working in partnership to change how we age. This is also called a charity federation. Together, we’re providing crucial support for older people and driving change in pursuit of our vision of a world where every older person feels included and valued.
Know Your Rights as a Carer
The Care Act: A New Era for Carers
“The Care Bill in many respects marks a quiet revolution in our attitudes towards, and expectations of, carers. At last, carers will be given the same recognition, respect and parity of esteem with those they support. Historically, many carers have felt that their roles and their own well-being have been undervalued and under-supported. Now we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to be truly acknowledged and valued as expert partners in care.”
— Dame Philippa Russell, Chair of the Standing Commission on Carers