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The Respite Association National Charity
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Tel: 01566 783383
Highfield Barn
Lewdown
Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4DS
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The Respite Association was born on May 16th 2001.
A group of people, all with first hand experience of the stress put on carers, had come to realise that there was very little support available for those caring for loved ones.
We provide short term assistance in the funding of appropriately q...
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Many of the people who are at home caring for loved ones are forced to live on very limited incomes. It is these people that we are working to help.
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Penhaligon'S Friends
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Tel: 01209 215889
Trecarrel, Ground Floor,
Drump Road
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 1LU
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We are a Cornish charity supporting bereaved children, young people, parents and carers throughout the county. We offer children and young people the chance to meet others and share their experiences, as well as practical resources for children and parents.
We can also deliver an extensive progr...
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Any bereaved children or those supporting them.
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Tel: 01736 756655
CRCC
First Floor
The Chambers
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 2SP
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Kernow Young Carers Service meets the needs of young carers and young adult carers. We support Carers from 4-25 yrs. Carers can access practical support, information, advice, and guidance. We offer activities and workshops. We provide social interaction, peer support, help to provide a break f...
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Tel: 01736 756655
Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC)
First Floor
The Chambers
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 2SP
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Cornwall Rural Community Council is a registered charity and works with people and organisations to achieve vibrant, sustainable, inclusive communities. Working throughout Cornwall, the Carers Support Service provides information, support, expert advice and/or a listening ear to adult carers acro...
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Carers and anyone wishing to access information and support for carers.
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Cornwall Stroke Service
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Tel: 01209 318120
TR15 3ER
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Cornwall Stroke Services are a team of stroke specialist nurses who offer information and advice to people who have had a stroke in relation to symptoms, risk factor management and adapting to changes following stroke. Assessments are carried out by phone at clinics or at home as required. Supp...
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Stroke patients, family and carers.
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West Cornwall Fibromyalgia CFS and ME Support Group
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Tel: 01209 842 556 - after 11am
TR16 4LW
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Headway Cornwall
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Tel: 07715 336 853
c/o Anson Care Services
Old Barncoose School
Chapel Terrace, Illogan Highway
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3GD
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Headway provides social and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with brain injury and support and respite for their families.
They individually tailor programmes that are designed to maximise quality of life, independence and self-esteem.
Free carer advice and support services are available.
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Brain injury survivors, carers, family and friends.
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Bf Adventure
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Tel: 01326 340912
Goodygrane Activity Centre
Halvasso
Longdowns
Penryn
Cornwall
TR10 9BX
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Our programmes focus on children and young people 7 - 19 who are not in education, employment or training, or are at risk of disengaging. The courses help participants to gain the confidence, skills and accreditations needed to succeed in school or to find employment. We also offer short breaks...
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Aspires
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Tel: 01209 218764
TR15 3DS
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Aspires groups provide a fun and safe environment for young people with ASD, where they are supported to develop and improve their social skills, confidence, self-esteem and independence. Young people attend weekly sessions (term time only) during which there are structured group activities. The ...
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To access the Aspires service, young people need a definite medical diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder, be aged 8 – 18 years and be in mainstream Education or of mainstream cognitive ability.
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