Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board

Carers - Information and Support

If you help another person who needs support to live in their home then you may be a Carer. The person you care for could be mentally or physically disabled, ill or elderly and frail. They could be your parent, child, partner, relative or friend

Other Useful Links for Carers

Contacts

Tel: 020 8314 7777

Email: Gateway@lewisham.gov.uk

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Tel: 020 8699 8686

Email: info@carerslewisham.org.uk

Professionals using too much jargon?

If you're finding it difficult to navigate the mind field of jargon that can often be used by professionals in the care and support occupations Think Local Act Personal have a useful Jargon Buster that can help carers understand the language that is commonly used in care and support work.

Help and Advice for Carers

More information can be found on the Carers UK website: Help and Advice