SUPPORTING CARERS AND FAMILIES TOGETHER

"To relieve the social, emotional, mental, physical and educational needs of Carers and their families in the county of Essex through the provision of support, person and group centered interventions, advice, guidance and sign posting to other services as appropriate".

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YOUNG CARERS

Who are young Carers?Children aged 18 and under who care, or help care for a relative with: A physical or learning disability...

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ADULT CARERS

Caring is motivated by love and compassion and can be rewarding and fulfilling but emotional and physical demands on you can be...

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REFERRALS

Do you know a carer that may need a bit of help? Fill in our secure referral form and we can provide a range of support.

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VOLUNTEERING

See how you can get involved with SCAFT. View our current paid vacancies and volunteering opportunities here.

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WELCOME TO SCAFT

The object of our organisation is to relieve the social, emotional, mental, physical and educational needs of Carers and their families in the county of Essex through the provision of support, person and group centered interventions, advice, guidance and sign posting to other services as appropriate.

We offer the following carer support:

  • Young Carers aged 6-18
  • Adult Carers
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    Are you a Carer?

    Do you look after or care for a family member, friend or who has:

  • a physical or learning disability
  • mental health condition/illness
  • long term illness/condition including age related issues, HIV and Aids
  • drug and/or alcohol related issues
  • been subject to, or witnessed domestic violence
  • or perhaps cannot cope without some help.

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    18 hours ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    We are so proud to be able to say that we have such fantastic volunteers and Phil is one of the best. For those that don't know Phil, he's been volunteering with SCAFT and our young carers, since before SCAFT was even a thing (over 15 years), volunteering with Age Concern at their lunch clubs, and volunteering for Lads Need Dads, along with helping out with the Hopeworx Food Hub, and serving as a Trustee at both the Megacentre and Rayleigh Age Concern.I know it came as a shock to him but he was recently presented with an Award by the High Sheriff of Essex for his huge commitment and service to our community, and we would like to say that it is richly deserved. Well done Phil and thank you for everything you do. ... See MoreSee Less

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    1 week ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    You can help support our work and be in with a chance of winning a prize by entering the Essex Lottery and selecting SCAFT as your chosen cause. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Supporting Carers and Families Together is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.
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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    2 weeks ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    Whilst we recognise the vital role young carers play in their families every day, #CarersWeek gives us a special platform to celebrate their Amazing Awesomeness. We know only too well that their lives can be tough, often fraught with anxiety, facing reduced opportunities that many take for granted, and other very real challenges; but we also know that many take great pride in their contribution to their families and show huge resilience. We thank them, as we know their families do too, for their caring and compassion, often in the face of adversity.This week at our junior groups we celebrated them in the traditional manner, WITH CAKE! 🤣 (the secondary groups will get the chance next week 😉) ... See MoreSee Less

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    3 weeks ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    As our thoughts are focused by Volunteers Week, it's time once again to offer our sincere Thanks to our wonderful band of volunteers.Many of our Volunteers have been with us longer than SCAFT has been SCAFT, that's over 15 years! We really couldn't offer the support to young carers across the district that we do, without them. Their willingness to give their time and share themselves, their knowledge, skills and experience is awe inspiring, as is their commitment and dedication. Whilst we often make efforts to acknowledge this, Volunteers Week really is a time to very publicly say Thank You! ... See MoreSee Less

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    4 weeks ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    Following many conversations with our young carers and their families, many expressed how difficult the long summer break could be without any additional respite and support.We’re pleased to say that The National Lottery Community Fund agreed and have included additional funding in our latest grant to enable us to offer a series of 5 groups during this years summer break.These groups will be for any child or young person who is registered to attend any of our groups (includes both age groups and both Rayleigh and Rochford venues). Those who only attend One2One sessions in schools could also attend, however, we will require updated parental consent and emergency details first.Numbers will be limited and we will need to know well in advance how many are attending at each session so pre-booking is required. This is to ensure adequate levels of supervision, refreshments, etc.)We will release more details nearer the time and are hoping to include a schedule of activities so everyone knows what is coming up in advance. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Volunteers Required

    Posted 1 year ago

    Description: Volunteering with SCAFT (Supporting Carers And Families Together) is an opportunity to have some fun, whilst making a positive contribution to the lives of Young […]

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    Volunteer – Cook

    Posted 1 year ago

    As part of our  evening respite groups for Young Carers we provide the children/young people with a meal and we are looking for volunteers with a […]

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    SCAFT is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as Charity number 1136245 and with Companies House as a Limited company, number 6972805

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