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 month ago

WHODUNIT! Let the hunt begin.... as our young carers Crime Scene Challenge gets underway..... ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

1 month ago

#YoungCarersActionDay might only come around once a year and give the chance for the public to understand what being a Young Carer is, but we and our families like to take every opportunity throughout the year to recognise and celebrate the contribution these amazing children and young people make to their families, through their caring role.Thanks to our friends at Healthwatch Essex, SNAP Charity, Rayleigh & District Primary Care Network, Rochford District Primary Care Network and Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service we held a wellbeing event for our young carers and their families, on Monday evening, giving them a chance to make contact, get information and advice, get a wellbeing check-up and to meet and share with each other. Thank you to our partners for giving their time and thank you to the families who came along.We must also give a shout out to Rochford District Council, Rayleigh Town Council, The National Lottery Community Fund, and everyone else who's indispensable financial support make all this possible. ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

2 months ago

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

3 months ago

Healthwatch Essex Health and wellbeing are central to ensuring carers can sustain the support they give to the cared for over a prolonged period, sometimes, a whole lifetime. Carers often tell us they are at breaking point, physically and mentally exhausted with no respite and very little time nor energy to self-assess and acknowledge when their mental health and wellbeing deteriorates, the pressure becomes too much, and many become overwhelmed. Those that do acknowledge their mental health and wellbeing is at risk, often do not know where or how to access the appropriate support.The aim of our survey is to ask you, the carers about your experiences of mental health and wellbeing both good and bad. What you tell us will help shape and influence better awareness of mental health in the caring community and improve support for everyone. We know and appreciate there is a stigma and discrimination around speaking out but the feedback you feel you can share will give us a clear picture of current mental health issues and we value your participation. Whilst we know the mental health and wellbeing of the cared for has a direct impact on the carer, our survey focuses on the carers mental health and wellbeing and we welcome your feedback.You can Take part in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey here > www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/K5MFID/ ... See MoreSee Less

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SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

4 months ago

Rayleigh Lions Club-cio Co-op FuneralcareHigs Solutions Party Monsters Children’s Entertainer Bestax Taxi Company Rayleigh Town Council Rochford District Council Co-opParty Time! Our young carers were partying hard and having bundles of fun last night, with the help of Rayleigh Lions, Co-op (Eastwood - Eastwood Road North) Co-op Funeralcare, Saqueeb at Higs Solutions, and a private donor who wished to remain anonymous. Thank you all for your generosity, which made this and our other Christmas activities possible.We must also give a big shout out to Jess from Party Monsters Children’s Entertainer who was such a warm and energetic host for the festivities, as well as Bob Bedwell from Rayleigh Lions Club who was brave enough to join in the fun and games.Also a huge thanks to the wonderful people at Bestax Taxi Company for getting so many young people safely to and from the party; as well as Rayleigh Town Council and Rochford District Council who help fund our venue costs. ... 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 […]

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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