Our Support Services

Here at Derbyshire Carers Association we provide a host of services to support unpaid Carers across the county of Derbyshire

I am new to DCA

Information for those new to Derbyshire Carers Association

Carers Voice

Carers surveys to improve support for Carers

Adult Carer Support

Our Adult Carer Support Services

Young Carers Service

The term 'Young Carer' should be taken to include children and young people under 18 who provide ongoing care and emotional support to a family member who is physically or mentally ill, disabled or misuses substance

Young Adult Carers

Derbyshire Young Carers support young people as they transition into adulthood and independence while continuing to provide unpaid care.

Parent Carer Support

Information regarding parent Carers

Derbyshire Diverse Carers

Derbyshire Diverse Carers aims to raise awareness to improve the identification of people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities who are caring for a family member, loved one or friend who has a long term illness, disability, mental ill health and / or addiction.

BME Carer Support Groups

Monthly Carer Support Groups for Carers across Black and Ethnic Minority Groups within Derbyshire.

Telephone Befriending Service (County Only)

Our Telephone Befriending service aims to provide a regular friendly phone-call (from a trained Volunteer) for companionship, a listening ear and support to isolated Carers living in Derbyshire (not Derby City) who are in NEED of social contact.

Learning Disability and Autism Groups and Forums

Learning Disability and Autism Groups and Forums which Derbyshire Carers Association are currently involved in through Peter Dawson, Learning Disability and Autism Community Engagement Worker, Derbyshire Carers Association.