Adult Carers, Parent Carers, Young Adult Carers 16-25, Young & Sibling Carers, Mental Health Carers, Military Veteran Carers and Former Carers
Carers in Bedfordshire was constituted in 2004 to help and support all unpaid carers of family and friends.
We are a not-for-profit Registered Charity No. 1135507 and a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 07140432. (Originally named The Eve Project, Registered Charity No. 1106364).
Carers in Bedfordshire is a Network Member of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, a national network helping and supporting carers throughout the UK. We are also affiliated to Carers UK.
For more information follow the links in the menu bar to access our specialist support services for carers.
Exciting News (click the links below to find out more)
Carers in Bedfordshire has moved to it's new Carers Centre located at Suite K, Sandland Court, The Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford MK41 7PZ Click here to find out more
If you experience any problems in finding or contacting us over the coming weeks during our transition period please contact our Biggleswade office on 01767 315079 or email contact@carersinbeds.org.uk
We apologise for any inconvenience caused at this time.
Carers in Bedfordshire offer these specialist support services throughout Bedfordshire
Carers Cafe Adult Carer Grants Carers Training Parents Together Young Adult Carers 16-25 Young and Sibling Carers 3-16 Young Carer Grants Mental Health Carers Team Military Veteran Carers Former Carers
We offer these support services
Telephone, email and text Support Home and Centre Visits Emotional and Practical Support Information, Advice and Advocacy Carers Support Groups Social Events and Outings Training Quarterly Newsletter
Please contact us if you would like to know more, have a question, concern or would just like to talk to someone in confidence.
Carers in Bedfordshire strive to identify and support all carers of family and friends. We will enhance carers health and well being by offering specialist support according to their needs and wishes. We will ensure carers voices are heard and respected in the development and delivery of all services.
Our Vision Statement
All carers are to be recognised and valued as expert partners in the planning and delivery of their services.
The facts and figures about carers
Did you know there are over 6 million carers in the United Kingdom
Carers save the government (United Kingdom) at least £87 billion a year
More than 1 in 5 carers spend 50 hours or more a week on caring responsibilities
1 in 10 adults in the United Kingdom is a carer
Over 2 thirds (67%) of carers believe their health has been adversely affected as a result of their caring role
Many give up an income, future employment prospects and pension rights to become a carer
42% of carers are men
More than 80% of carers say that caring has had an adverse impact on their health
It is thought that up to 700,000 children and young people aged under 18 could be caring for family members or friends; more than four times the official figure taken from the 2001 census
Contact Us
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Telephone: 0300 111 1919
Address: Suite K Sandland Court The Pilgrim Centre Brickhill Drive Bedford MK41 7PZ
