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".

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...

ADULT CARERS

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

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.

VOLUNTEERING

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

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

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

1 day ago

Support SCAFT's vital work with Young Carers across Rochford and be in with a chance of winning an iPhone 17 Pro, simply go to www.essexlottery.co.uk and signup, selecting SCAFT as your charitable cause. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

4 weeks ago

We all know that life pressures seem to be increasing and maintaining good mental and emotional health is key to making our way through these challenges. We also know that accessing formal NHS mental health services can be a challenge in itself, with long waits for help. Kooth is a FREE confidential service (commissioned by the NHS) offering support to young people aged 10-18 via www.kooth.com/one-to-one-support There are various ways to interact with support, either via livechat or messaging service, whichever you are most comfortable with, as well as a range of self-help tools. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

1 month ago

As we start another academic year, it's also time to reflect on the successes over the summer. As you all know up until this year, our groups have only run during term-time, but this summer we trialled a series of respite sessions throughout the holiday. Aside from a mix up over venue bookings, that we had no control over, it has to be said that the feedback from those that attended has been overwhelmingly positive.Whether you used the service this year or not, we'd like to hear from you about improving the scheme for next summer and you can share your views via the survey link included in the email you will already have had.We would also like to thank all those who gave their time to make it work, both the staff (who didn't have to step forward for this scheme) and our ever valued volunteers, as well as Mrs Harrington, who stepped up to offer to lead a jewellery making session that kept them captivated for the afternoon, and Sarah at Waterman Swim School for giving our young carers an afternoon session to relax and blow off steam in the pool. I really didn't realise what a bunch of little fish we have, they clearly thoroughly enjoyed it. A visit from Danny’s Ices was also a big hit! ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

2 months ago

Just one way you could help with our work supporting young carers, and be in with a chance to win. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

3 months ago

Young Carers Festival 2025At this point I'd hoped to be posting some of the official photos from this years festival, showing the fantastic time our young carers had had..... unfortunately, just like my earlier photo of the empty camp, the crafty wotsits have managed to avoid being featured in a single one! So, here's selection of the ones we took.... ... See MoreSee Less

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Volunteers Required

Posted 2 years 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 […]

Volunteer – Cook

Posted 2 years 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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