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...

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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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    Walk, Talk and Be HealthyCAVS Voluntary Serviceswww.cavsorg.uk/If you are interested joining our volunteer-led walking group, please get in contact today on 01268 214000.Tel: 01268 214 000Email: office@cavsorg.ukBENFLEETTuesdays 10:00am (Registration 9:45am)Meeting Point: CAVS OfficesThe White House, Kiln Rd, Benfleet SS7 1BUCANVEY ISLANDBooking is required in advance by contacting the CAVS office on: 01268 214000 to register your place. The joining point varies each week and you will be advised of the location to meet. Start time 10.00 am.RAYLEIGHMondays 10:00am (Registration 9:45am)Meeting Point: Rayleigh Lodge70 The Chase, Rayleigh SS6 8RW ... See MoreSee Less
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    Every young carer is simply amazing already, but we hope that all our youngsters have got the results they wanted and the deserved reward for their hard work. As you move forward we wish you all luck. ... See MoreSee Less
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    WORK WITH US

    Posted 5 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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    Posted 5 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 […]

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