This website provides information and resources for those who care for others in the London Borough of Camden.
Who are carers?
Carers are people who look after a spouse, partner, relative, friend or neighbour who cannot manage on their own. The person they are caring for or supporting may be either an adult or a child. They may be elderly or ill, have a physical or learning disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, or have special needs.
Many people don’t get the support they need because they don’t recognise the caring role they have. The Princess Royal Trust Camden Carers Centre is a local voluntary sector charity which gives advice and support to carers from all communities living in Camden. There are also workers based at four hospitals: The Royal Free, St Pancras, University College and the National Hospital for Neurology. They support carers of people who are in hospital, and after discharge.
If you are caring for someone and want to know more about Carer's Allowance, Carers' Assessments, Carers' Rights and useful contacts click this link
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Services
- Advice and information
- Advocacy and emotional support
- Training courses and health awareness days
- Counselling
- Support groups
- Social activities
- Information Pack and quarterly Newsletter.
We offer financial help towards the cost of sitters and transport so that carers can attend our activities and events.
Our service is free and confidential.
You can talk to a support worker either at the Centre or, if you prefer, an appointment can be made to meet in your home or at another convenient place.
Camden Carers Centre
3rd floor
293-299 Kentish Town Road
London
NW5 2TJ
Telephone: 020 7428 8950
Other useful organisations:
Support for carers of people with mental health problems living in Camden
Mind in Camden, tel: 020 7241 8973
Information and support for families of disabled children
Kids, tel: 020 7520 0405
For a full list of contacts please see our useful contacts page.