Waltham Forest Carers Association

If you look after a relative, partner, child or friend who couldn’t manage without your support due to illness or disability, then you are a carer.

Carers in Waltham Forest can access free information, advice and support from Waltham Forest Carers Association.

Waltham Forest Carers Association is an independent charity offering:

• Welfare and benefits advice
• Advocacy and help with social services
• Support groups
• Trips and activities
• Massage and yoga
• A bimonthly Newsletter
• A listening ear

Contact Waltham Forest Carers Association on 020 8556 0857, email info@walthamforestcarers.com or visit www.walthamforestcarers.com for more information.

You can request a referral to Waltham Forest Carers Association from reception staff at Lime Tree Surgery. They can also provide you with a Carers Pack full of useful information, and will make sure your doctor knows that you are caring.

You may also wish to visit the Carers UK website, where you can download a free Carers Rights Guide.

Are you caring for or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you helped or supported by a relative, friend or neighbour?

We need to know so we can offer you the right information, support and access to services.

We also need to collect information for the government about how many carers we have at the practice. You can help us do this by completing the form below.

Find out more about help with day-to-day living with illness or disability on the NHS website.