Support for carers

Other resources and support

Our Information for Carers newsletter has 12 pages of useful contact details for organisations and services offering information, advice and support.

Most of the services listed are free and do not need a professional referral. You can download the latest issue here:

Alternatively, you can pick up a printed copy from the ASC pop-up information shop or from a Carers Service event.

Carers UK

Online advice and helpline covering:

  • benefits
  • employment rights
  • carers assessment
  • other practical caring matters

See: Carers UK website

Local support groups

There are many support groups for carers in Hounslow. You can browse through and find suitable ones for you.

List of groups:

For carers of people with long-term conditions

Provider
Harlington Care, on behalf of Hounslow Council
Details

For carers of people with long-term conditions, including:

  • dementia
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • cancer
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Where and when

Online meetings via Zoom on the first Thursday of the month at 10.30 to 12.30.

No need to book.

Join on Zoom at the start of a meeting:

If you're new to Zoom, read this guide to getting started on the Zoom website.

Contact information

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For carers of people with learning disabilities

Provider
Harlington Care, on behalf of Hounslow Council
Details

For carers of adults with neurodiversity or a learning disability including:

  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • autism and Asperger syndrome
  • cerebral palsy
  • Down's syndrome
  • dyslexia and dyspraxia
  • profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD)
Where and when

Online meetings via Zoom on the third Monday of the month at 10.30 to 12.30.

No need to book.

Join on Zoom at the start of a meeting:

If you're new to Zoom, read this guide to getting started on the Zoom website.

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Direct payments support group

Provider
Hounslow Council
Details

Information and advice for carers managing direct payments.

Covers employment processes, insurance and administration. Open discussion, advice and talks from related services.

Where and when

Online meetings via MS Teams every quarter meetings on a Tuesday.

Email for times and meeting link.

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Our Barn Carers Project

Provider
Our Barn
Details

Drop-in coffee morning for anyone with an unpaid caring role or who claims carers allowance.

Information, advice and help with forms.

When and where

Thursdays during term time at 10am to 12.30pm at:

Pump and Grind Coffee Shop
London Museum of Water & Steam
Green Dragon Lane
Brentford
TW8 0EN

Contact information

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Carers daily coffee morning

Provider
Homelink
Details

Face-to-face meetings for carers who support people attending Homelink Day Respite Care Centre.

Chat, advice, and information.

Where and when

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre (Google Maps).

Every weekday except Wednesdays, 10am to 11am.

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Hounslow carers - Connect for coffee

Provider
Homelink
Details

Information and advice for carers.

All carers welcome but focus is for carers in Hounslow.

Advice and information through informal discussion.

Where and when

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre (Google Maps).

Every Thursday, 10am to 11am.

Contact details

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Singing for the Brain

Provider
Homelink
Details

All carers, their loved ones and friends of Homelink welcome.

No booking required.

Where and when

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre (Google Maps).

Every Wednesday, 2pm to 3pm.

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Music therapy

Provider
Homelink
Details

For all carers and loved ones.

Please contact to book in advance.

Where and when

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre (Google Maps).

Monthly on a Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2pm.

Please contact for dates.

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Saturday coffee mornings

Provider
Homelink
Details

All carers and loved ones welcome.

No booking required.

Where and when

Homelink Day Respite Care Centre (Google Maps).

Monthly on a Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Please contact for dates.

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Young carers

Provider
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
Details

Young people under 18 years looking after or supporting someone at home.

Information and advice, activities in the school holidays and a weekly youth club.

Where

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (Google Maps)

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Carers coffee morning

Provider
Integrated Neurological Service (INS)
Details

Support for anyone who provides care and support to an adult with a long-term neurological condition.

NS provide a supportive environment to chat with other carers sharing experiences and useful information. This group takes place monthly on a Tuesday.

Where and when

Squires Garden Centre (Google Maps)

Monthly on a Tuesday, 10.30am to 11.30am.

Contact for dates.

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Carers Share and Learn

Provider
Carers UK
Details

Online sessions for carers, from yoga to creative writing, from first aid to getting a better night's sleep. There is something for everyone.

View activities and book on the Carers UK website

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Care for a Cuppa

Provider
Carers UK
Details

Online meetups for carers providing them with a space to chat, share experiences and find mutual support.

Where and when

Online meetups via Zoom.

Weekly on Mondays (times vary) and an evening meetup one Thursday every month.

View times and book on the Carers UK website

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