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Merton local support groups
Mind in Merton
Tel: 020 8648 6565
Fax: 020 8648 2188
E-mail: merton.mind@virgin.net
Services provided: Merton Mind provides a sophisticated service for people with dementia. This includes: counselling, group work, day respite, and home care. There is also 2 day centres for clients who are referred from CMHTs, one in Wimbledon and one in Mitcham.as well as a service for the elderly at the Cumberland Day Centre, Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4AB for those suffering from dementia
In addition we have self-help groups, a user involvement project, a support service for carers of confused elderly people, a counselling service for people with physical and sensory disabilities. The group has recently launched a new social inclusion project for people with mental health difficulties.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
CareConnect
Tel: 020 8545 4710 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 020 8545 3637
Textphone: 020 8545 4356
E-mail: info@care-connect.info
Website: www.care-connect.info
Services provided: CareConnect is a partnership between the voluntary sector in Merton, Sutton, Merton Primary Care Trust and Merton Social Services. This organisation offers free, confidential, impartial information on a wide range of health, social and community care issues for people living, working or studying in Merton. For various reasons this service cannot be offered to children.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Merton Crossroads
Tel: 020 8648 9677
Fax: 020 8648 9677
E-mail: manager@mertoncrossroads.org
Website: www.mertoncrossroads.org
Services provided: Merton Crossroads is an independent voluntary organisation and is affiliated to the national Crossroads caring scheme. Care support workers provide social, emotional and practical help for carers.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Carers Support Merton
Tel: 020 8543 0347
Fax: 020 8542 6874
E-mail: info@carerssupportmerton.co.uk
Website: www.carerssupportmerton.co.uk
Services provided: Services offered include: information, support and informal advocacy for carers in Merton. There are also carer’s fact sheet packs and a quarterly newsletter as well as regular forums and a young carers project available. Carers Support Merton aims to raise awareness about the needs of carers among professionals working in the statutory and voluntary sectors as well as the general public.
Please complete the following form if you would like someone to contact you:
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Merton Mencap
Tel: 020 8646 0965
Fax: 020 8640 3964
E-mail: merton@dial.pipex.com
Services provided: Merton Mencap works on behalf of people with learning disabilities and their families to improve services and to change attitudes. The group organises fundraising and social events. It also offers family support, information and advice.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Tel: 020 8682 5915
Minicom: 0208 682 6614
Fax: 020 8682 6795
E-mail: pals@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
Services provided: PALS provide confidential advice, information and support. It can help you sort out any concerns or queries about the care provided and is able to offer guidance through the different services available from the NHS or other organisations. The service is also anonymous if required.
Merton Police
Tel: 020 8870 9011/ 020 8544 0522
