Carers

Carers Trust

Support for young carers in school.

Newport Young Carers Service

Supporting those who look after an adult family member who has a serious illness or disability. Engages with educational services to reduce the risk of social exclusion or underachieving.

Telephone: 01633 251192

Website: www.barnardos.org.uk

SANE

SANE is a leading UK mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness.

Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 16:30-22:30)

Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare

Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

Carers - Newport City Council

Local carers’ support groups in Newport can offer support, friendship and activities.

Website: www.newport.gov.uk

Newport Carers Group

The group meets regularly for a cuppa and a chat and would welcome any carers to come along and join them. Please email Chris for details or visit the Website.

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: mailbox1954@virginmedia.com

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999