Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
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Local Listings
Scope
Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.
National Listings
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
Scope
Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.


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Support for carers
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Support for children, young people and families
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Support for older age groups
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Support for ethnic minorities
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
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Support for veterans
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