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

    1 week ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    Just a few words to say Thank You to our stalwart volunteers this Volunteers Week, and indeed volunteers everywhere. We really couldn't support our amazing young carers without you and they would not have the opportunity to share in your wealth of knowledge and experience. You bring a wonderful range of skills and interests to what we can offer that enrich the whole experience for everyone. We are so fortunate to benefit from your commitment, with so many of you being with us for so long. Thank You. ... See MoreSee Less

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    3 weeks ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    Our Young Carers have been getting creative at their group sessions painting pebbles to help raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    3 months ago

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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    4 months ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    Holiday Activities for children - There are currently free spaces on ActiveEssex's holiday activities, for families that meet the criteria. Please go to the website for more details and to book. ... See MoreSee Less

    Essex Activate | Active Essex

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    Welcome to the Essex ActivAte holiday hub. Here you can book onto FREE holiday clubs, access family support and download fun-filled resources to use at home!
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    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together

    6 months ago

    SCAFT - Supporting Carers & Families Together
    As we shut up shop for the Festive period, we'd like to thank everyone, on behalf of our young carers, for their support over the past year, particularly our stalwart volunteers. We couldn't do what we do without everyone's input, it is a real Team effort.We'd like to wish all our young carers and their families a Very Merry Christmas and hope that as we see the New Year arrive it brings better things for you all. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Volunteer – Cook

    Posted 4 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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    Volunteers Required

    Posted 4 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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