There is a range of services and activities in Cornwall, which can provide advice and support to carers and their families.
The following organisations provide information, advice and support to carers:
Cornwall Carers Service
Cornwall Carers Service is a partnership of local, voluntary and community sector organisations. These are appointed by the Council, in conjunction with the NHS, to support carers in Cornwall. These partners include:
- Cornwall Rural Community Charity
- Disability Cornwall
- Promas
- Age UK
- Barnardos
They work together to provide a range of support for carers of all ages.
View our Cornwall Carers Service Offer
Kernow Community Gateway
Kernow Community Gateway is a partnership of local, professional, voluntary and community sector organisations, and businesses.
They support carers by making a helpline and a wide range of support services available to Cornwall’s residents.
Visit Kernow Community Gateway
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC): Offers support for carers. This includes access to grants and community support.
Visit Cornwall Rural Community Charity
Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly: Provides services and support for older carers.
Disability Cornwall & Isles of Scilly: Offers support for carers of people with disabilities.
Admiral Nurses: are specialist dementia nurses. They specialise in helping support families that care for someone who has a diagnosis of dementia.