There are 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, and
- Barnardos
who 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
who support 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.