Skip to content
Feedback button

Local services and resources for carers


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. Image of a tree on a green background - Cornwall Carers Service logoThese 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

Visit Cornwall Carers Service

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.

Visit Age UK Cornwall

Disability Cornwall & Isles of Scilly: Offers support for carers of people with disabilities.

Visit Disability Cornwall

Admiral Nurses: are specialist dementia nurses. They specialise in helping support families that care for someone who has a diagnosis of dementia.

Visit our dementia page