Supporting family carers across suffolk

Ensuring that family carers are visible, valued, supported and connected

Are you new to caring?

Want to understand what services are available to you?

Our interactive family carer pathway can provide you more details of the support that may be available to you as an adult, caring for another adult.

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Are you looking after someone?

We work to ensure that family carers from 5 years old and their families have the support, advice and guidance they need throughout their caring roles.

To get the support you are entitled to register with us now.

1 in 5 young people have caring responsibilities

Did you know we provide support for young people in caring roles up to 24 years old?

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3 in 5 of us will become carers at some point in our lives

It's our mission to make sure you have everything you need to live a fuller life

If you think you are a carer, make sure you register with us to get the support you need

Volunteer with us and make a difference

Volunteering with us is a great way to do something positive for your local community while learning new skills and meeting like-minded people.

We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities – from regular ongoing roles to small, flexible, one‑off tasks – so there’s something to suit everyone. Any small action can make a big impact.

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Are you a family carer?

A family carer is anybody, of any age, who looks after someone with a long term illness, mental health difficulty or disability who could not cope day to day without this help.

Becoming an unpaid family carer is often a gradual process, like the changes affecting person you care for. The work of caring gradually impacts your daily life, restricting your ability to get time for yourself. Because of this most people see themselves as a ‘wife’, ‘husband’, ‘daughter’, ‘son, ‘brother’, ‘sister’ or ‘friend’, rather than as a family carer.

Not recognising you are a family carer can be a real barrier to accessing the vital support available to you.

Find out more about what a Family Carer is and if you are one here.

Your next steps?

If you think you are a Family Carer you can discuss it further with one of our friendly Hub team by phone or email, or you may wish to register with us to start receiving the support you are entitled to.

Who do we support?

Supporting you and your family through
every step of your caring role.

Whether you have recently found yourself in a caring role or have been an unpaid family carer for a while, Suffolk Family Carers can offer advice and guidance, workshops and courses, a listening ear, support in hospitals and helping you find time for yourself.

Supporting your whole family from children 5 years old
Supplying you with information, advice and guidance relevant to your caring role
Offering you the chance to join FREE workshops and courses
1:1 support through our emotional and wellbeing service
Telephone befriending service for those who need someone to talk to
Signposting and referrals to other services

We are open Monday – Friday from 9.00am-5.00pm

What family carers say...

Sometimes I just need to talk to someone who understands what it's like to be a carers, your emotional support has been so valuable

The support I get from the Young Carer Adviser at my school is brilliant. I can easily talk about what is going on at home and they really care about how I am feeling

It's means a lot that I have had a safe space to discuss things and knowing there's someone who understands to support us. It's really helped get me through a hard time.