About the Carers Information Service - informing carers in Croydon
The Carers Information Service provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers in Croydon. A carer looks after a friend, family member or neighbour who needs their help due to illness, disability or old age.
The Carers Information Service runs the Carers Support Centre in Croydon town centre, the one stop shop for carers in Croydon. We are part of The Whitgift Foundation and supported by Croydon Council.
What we offer carers in Croydon
- Drop-in information, advice and support from an advice worker at the Carers Support Centre (Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm)
- Casework support for carers with more complex situations
- Drop-in Carers Cafe open on weekday mornings, 10.30am - 12.30pm for a free hot drink with access to books, games, Wi-Fi and a laptop.
- Useful publications for carers and professionals who support them, including How To... A Guide for Carers in Croydon, our factsheet series telling you everything you need to know as a carer in Croydon
- Quarterly newsletter and regular e-bulletin to help you stay up-to-date with the latest news and events
- Regular specialist advice surgeries on benefits, debt, employment and legal advice
- Health and wellbeing events to help you look after yourself including massage, singing and dance
- Free workshops on practical and self-development topics
- Emergency Carers Cards to give carers peace of mind
- Local discounts for carers with the free Carers Support Centre membership card
- Special events for carers including the annual Carers' Information Day and Carers Week
- Radar keys for disabled toilet access on sale for £3 at the Carers Support Centre
Get in touch
The Carers Information Service is based at the Carers Support Centre. You can find the Carers Support Centre in Croydon town centre at 24 George Street, Croydon CR0 1PB (opposite George Street tram stop) - see a map.
Not able to visit in person? Give us a call on 020 8649 9339, option 1 or email info@carersinfo.org.uk.
