Advocacy support for carers in Tower Hamlets empowers residents to have their voices heard in health and social care. Services offer confidential, independent assistance to help carers or those they care for understand their rights, make informed decisions, and access appropriate support.

Find out more about Carers’ Advocacy Services in Tower Hamlets

Specialist housing support is available to assist carers in Tower Hamlets. Perhaps you are living in overcrowded, unsafe or unsuitable conditions. Below you will find some local and national organisations that can provide assistance.

Support, assistance and advice on getting around for carers and the people they care for in Tower Hamlets, Greater London and beyond.

Money troubles can be overwhelming. Here are contact details for some trustworthy organisations who can provide advice and support and help you sort out your debt to get your life back on track.

Advice on immigration for carers and the people they care for in Tower Hamlets.

Support is available if you’re finding it hard to cope with grief, stress, anxiety or depression.

Carers in Tower Hamlets can utilise the many useful resources available to them through this unique Carers Platform which is free of charge, developed by Carers UK.

Resources include:

• Forums where carers can discuss common problems to help find solutions
• E-learning course to help carers to be more effective
• Resources on topics including Health and Wellbeing, Financial planning, Help if you are working and caring after work
• Information on the Jointly app which helps carers organise the care of someone by creating a circle of care around them
• Upfront guiding tool – useful for newer carers who can get help through the maze of benefits and regulation.

How to access?

1. First download the brochure mentioned at the top of this page. There is a special access code on it for Tower Hamlets Carers. Make a note of it. You’ll need it when you create an account.
2. Go to the special Digital Carers Resources website at http://www.carersdigital.org  and create an account.
3. Enter the access code DGTL7196

Tower Hamlets Council has purchased this resource for the benefit of carers in the borough.

The Open University is the UK’s largest academic institution and a world pioneer in distance learning.

Their free learning platform, OpenLearn, breaks barriers to education by reaching millions of learners around the world, providing educational resources and inviting all to sample courses that our registered students take – for free!

Their free courses cover a range of subjects and professional competencies, with some designed specifically for carers. The courses allow learners of all backgrounds and levels of ability to demonstrate interest in a subject, evidence of professional development or a commitment to studies. A free Open University digital badge is awarded for completing all course sections and passing rigorous assessments, providing evidence of professional development or demonstrating a commitment to studies.

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A full list of all our badged courses is available on their website.