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...

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

23 hours ago

Did you know?As well as our respite groups for young carers we also provide individual support via our One2One Service, which operates in all four of Rochford district's secondary schools and many of the primary schools we have partnerships with, including Wyburns, Edward Francis, Our Lady of Ransom, Rayleigh Primary, Holt Farm and more...Our support workers regular visits to these schools enable young carers to have an outlet for their anxieties and concerns, to seek advice and support and to get help with conflicts between their caring role and their education, such as difficulties with completing homework, absences and lateness, or distractions hindering them engaging with learning. This support is shown to have a big impact on increased attendance and achievement levels, improved behaviour and better emotional wellbeing.This service is currently free to both schools and young carers, so if you believe your child/young person would benefit, please talk with your school's Young Carers Lead, SEN dept or Pupil/Student services team. The service's resources are limited and demand is always high but we always aim to see as many young carers as we can with what we have, but may, at times, have to prioritise those most in need.For many years this vital service was funded by BBC Children in Need, and more recently by discretionary funding from Essex County Council, after a nomination by local councillors. As this funding draws to a close we are very pleased to say that Rochford District Council, along with some of the parish councils, particularly Rawreth Parish Council , have recognised the importance of this work and have stepped in to fill the gap and allow this much valued and in demand service to continue. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

3 days ago

It's no time to be getting wobbly knees Mike Knowlson! As you complete your final week of preparation for the TCS London Marathon 2026 , we're all behind you (well, not literally in this case 😉)Mike is running to raise much needed funds for our work to support the districts young carers. These amazing children and young people face daily challenges supporting a family member with a physical, mental or sensory disability, long-term or life limiting illness, mental health struggles, or survivor of domestic abuse.Please encourage Mike by supporting him to his target and enabling him to fund this vital support for these awesome children and young people ... See MoreSee Less

Mike's LONDON MARATHON fundraiser for Supporting Carers And Families Together

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

1 week ago

In just 2 weeks time Mike Knowlson will be undertaking a challenge many people wouldn't even contemplate, running the TCS London Marathon. We hope his training continues to prepare him physically and mentally as he builds towards this monumental trial of mind and body.Mike is running in aid of SCAFT and the young carers we support. Anyone wishing to help him hit his target and support these amazing young people can do so via his JustGiving pageMike joined us recently to spend some time chatting and playing with our young carers, to mark #YoungCarersAwarenessDay and proved to a natural, getting stuck in. ... See MoreSee Less

Mike's LONDON MARATHON fundraiser for Supporting Carers And Families Together

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

2 weeks ago

A huge Thank You is due to Councillor Danielle Belton and Councillor Stuart Belton for their continued and enthusiastic support for our work with young carers across the district, both in their official capacities and personally, and their generosity towards our young carers. I know the children and young people were very grateful to receive the Easter goodie bags donated by Danielle and Stuart, and I expect the parents were too, once they'd peeled the kids off the ceiling 🤣 ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

3 weeks ago

With barely a month to go we are wishing Mike Knowlson well as his training builds towards the epic trial he has set himself, of running this years TCS London Marathon.Mike is running in support of SCAFT and anyone wishing to help him hit his target and support these amazing young people can do so via his JustGiving page:www.justgiving.com/page/charity-marathon-london-knowlson?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLMike joined us recently to spend some time chatting and playing with our young carers, to mark #YoungCarersAwarenessDay, and was joined by Rochford District Council's Chairman, Councillor Jo Mcpherson, Leader Councillor Danielle Belton and SCAFT Chairman Cllr June Lumley. ... See MoreSee Less

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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 […]