Carers Matter - the focal point for carers in southern area

Carers Matter currently supports unpaid carers throughout the Southern Health & Social Care Trust areas: Craigavon, Banbridge, Armagh, Dungannon, Newry and Mourne.

A carer is someone who looks after a relative or friend, who because of an illness or disability cannot manage without help. 

Carers Matter Support Service

• Telephone helpline

• Fast-track Citizens Advice Bureaux benefits and welfare advice

• Carers Training and well-being Programmes

• Carers Counselling service

• Peer support groups

• Outreach one-to-one support

• Meet n Greet sessions

• Carers Conferences and seminars

• Volunteer opportunities

• Bi-annual Newsletter

• ‘Condition specific ‘ support network