We care because you do
Carer Support Wiltshire is a registered charity (Charity no: 1092762) that supports all unpaid carers, from 5 years upwards, in Wiltshire. Our aim is to create a society which understands and supports unpaid carers. We also operate in Dorset under the name Carer Support Dorset.
We help carers to access services, information, education and training, respite, and breaks from their caring role. We ensure they have a voice that is heard and work with health and social care professionals and employers to raise carer awareness and develop best practice.
We work towards a future where:
- Carers have better health and well-being.
- Carers can make choices about their caring role and access the right support and services for the person they care for.
- Carers needs, their voices and the contribution they make to society are recognised and valued.
Our vision and mission
Our vision
A society which understands and support unpaid carers.
Our mission
Improving life for all unpaid carers by:
- Listening to and meeting their needs;
- Providing information to give them choices;
- Giving them a voice;
- Influencing and raising awareness of unpaid caring.
Our values
Our values are that we are carer-focused, creative, have integrity, we collaborate and we empower.
Read our latest strategy and business plan document
Why we are needed
There are estimated to be over 47,000 people looking after loved ones in Wiltshire. 2,700 are anticipated to be young adult carers between the ages of 18-25 and approximately 700 are young carers from the age of 5. With many not recognising themselves as carers these numbers are expected to be much higher.
How we work
- Our Reaching Communities team work with healthcare professionals, GPs, hospitals and schools to educate, inform and advise about unpaid carers.
- Our Community Connector team work out in the community helping to identify carers and signpost them to services in their communities.
- Our Support Services team works with carers to ensure they receive the support they need to continue caring.
How we are funded
We are an independent charity and we rely on grant funding from trusts and foundations, and donations from individuals and companies. We welcome any person or company who would like to fundraise for us in order to make a positive difference in the lives of carers. We also invite you to participate in our weekly lottery: £1 every week, helps support our charity, and also gives players the chance to win £25,000 every week! We are a proud Network Partner of the Carers Trust – the leading national charity for carers in the UK.
Supporter Charter
We couldn’t do all that we do without your support, and we endeavour to be honest, accountable and respectful in all that we do. Read more about our Supporter Charter.
