Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Website
Carers UK
Email
info@carersuk.orgSocial care and support guide
If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.
Website
NHS: Social care and support guideMerton IASS
Merton SEND IAS provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion.
Phone
0208 543 8854
Email
chirs.wilson@merton.gov.ukOne You Merton
Carers may experience higher rates of stress, anxiety and depression than non-carers, One You Merton are here to help.
Website
www.oneyoumerton.org/self-care-for-carersCarers Support Merton
Carers Support Merton is an independent charity formed in 1991 by a group of local carers. They exist to support unpaid carers from the age of 5 in Merton to stay well and live a fulfilling life.
Phone
020 8646 7515
Website
www.csmerton.org.uk
Email
info@csmerton.orgCarers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
020 7378 4999
Website
www.carersuk.org
Email
info@carersuk.orgMorden Eye Centre
Optician Home Visits. This service is for people that have a physical ailment or disability that prevents them from visiting a local optician. The service also provides low vision tests in the home. Weekly visits are scheduled every Wednesday, subject to availability with emergency appointments available 48 hours in advance
Phone
020 8648 3503
Website
www.mordeneyecentre.co.ukOccupational Therapy
Specialist equipment and adaptations to help people with a physical disability stay independent in their own homes and in everyday life.
Phone
020 8545 4428
Email
ssotduty@merton.gov.ukMerton Childrens Services
Children’s centres offer services for parents and carers from pregnancy through to the end of their child’s reception year at school.
Phone
03300 539264
Website
www.merton.gov.uk
Email
fsd@merton.gov.ukDomiciliary Dental Practice
Merton and Sutton patients can access home based dental and hygienist services for those who are housebound. The service is available for those who are elderly and housebound or have long term conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Phone
020 8640 9673
Website
www.mydentist.co.uk
Email
info-ddp@idhgroup.co.ukMerton Vision
The University of the Third Age (U3A) host a number of courses, groups and activities for older people in Merton including language and reading groups and games and sporting activities.
Phone
020 8540 5446
Website
www.mertonvision.org.uk
Email
info@mertonvision.org.ukCarers Centre: Sutton
Sutton Carers Centre offers information and advice, support, training and workshops and also has a specialist mental health team.
Phone
020 8296 5611
Website
www.suttoncarerscentre.org
Email
enquiries@suttoncarerscentre.orgDial-a-Ride
To use Dial a Ride the patient must be a member and will need to pre-book trips. There are no fares charged for this service. An adult must always accompany a child aged under 11, although other passengers may need to be escorted if necessary.
To qualify patients must have a long term disability and are unable to use public transport
Phone
0343 222 7777
Website
www.tfl.gov.uk