A new service for carers in the borough has been launched.
Run by Mencap and funded by the council, it is aimed at carers of adults and young people aged 12 to 18 with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder
The service provides the opportunity to meet other carers in a comfortable and friendly environment to share experiences, support each other, arrange activities and get advice.
For more information contact Anna-Maria, for carers of adults, or Vanessa for carers of young people, on 020 8305 2245 Ext 5. Or email anna-maria@greenwichmencap.org.uk or vanessa@greenwichmencap.org.uk
If you are caring for someone who lives in the borough, you are entitled to a Carer’s Assessment that looks at how your caring role impacts on you and what help you might need. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you could receive a personal budget for any additional help you need. To apply for a Carer’s Assessment contact the Adults & Older People’s Services contact and assessment team on 020 8921 2304.