Carers and young carers charter for the unsung heroes who care for family, friends and neighbours

Across Wandsworth, around 20,000 people provide unpaid care for their partner, family, friend or a neighbour. Making sure that all of these unsung heroes get the support they need and deserve is a key priority for this Council’s administration. To achieve this, A Carers and young carers charter will be developed by the council with the NHS and voluntary sector, and most importantly, based on the views of local carers. This will ensure that unpaid carers are at the heart of decision-making, so t...

Carers and young carers charter for the unsung heroes who care for family, friends and neighbours

Across Wandsworth, around 20,000 people provide unpaid care for their partner, family, friend or a neighbour. Making sure that all of these unsung heroes get the support they need and deserve is a key priority for this Council’s administration. To achieve this, A Carers and young carers charter will be developed by the council with the NHS and voluntary sector, and most importantly, based on the views of local carers. This will ensure that unpaid carers are at the heart of decision-making, so t...