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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    Young carers climbing high at Stubbers Adventure Centre, a brilliant day, and you all achieved so much, both new experiences and overcoming your fears ... See MoreSee Less
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    A cracking day out for our young carers at Stubbers Adventure Centre and load of new experiences for them, including archery, paddleboarding, grass sledging, high ropes, and more. Thanks to Cllr Jack Lawmon and Councillor Danielle Belton for their hard work fundraising to make it possible. Big thanks to SBC Coaches for a safe and comfortable ride. ... See MoreSee Less
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    Last night our young carers cooled down with a gigantic water fight, whilst our welcome guests Cllr Mike Steptoe and Cllr June Lumley stayed sensibly out of the way, and dry. Mike and June joined us to see the results of the support they and their colleagues, Cllr James Newport - ECC Rayleigh North / RDC Downhall & Rawreth, Cllr Michael Hoy - Hullbridge Ward, and Cllr Laureen Shaw - Rochford North (although they were sadly unable to join us last night), have given our amazing young carers. Through the nomination and support of these committed local councillors SCAFT was fortunate enough to be awarded a grant under Essex County Council's Local Community Fund which has enabled us to keep providing individual support to dozens of local young carers in their schools over the past year. We, and our young people, are very grateful. ... See MoreSee Less
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    The Police, Fire and crime Commissioner is looking for young people to take art in a focus group to discuss their view of local issues and how to improve services.... ... See MoreSee Less
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    Sadly due to staff illness we are having to cancel tonight's Rayleigh secondary young carers group session (Monday 8th July 2024). ... See MoreSee Less
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    WORK WITH US

    Posted 6 months 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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    Posted 6 months 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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    charity commision

    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