They offer information, advice and support to make life easier for the carer and the person they are looking after. They offer a wide range of services and projects which you can find out more [here].  Some of the key projects that support parent carers are:

• Welfare Benefits Service including supporting carers and the cared for with filling in forms; Personal Independence Payment, Disability Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance forms, Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit capability for work forms, Housing and council tax benefit. They can support carers with applying online for Carers allowance and Universal Credit.
   
• Helping Family Carers project offers a range of services to help parent carers, including; information, advocacy support, bespoke training, skills packages, workplace support and advice for carers and employers.  They run regular coffee mornings
   
• Mind Body & Spirit project aims to improve the health & wellbeing of carers aged 18+ living in Swansea. Body activities are those that improve carers’ physical health, such as Tai Chi, Walking and Yoga. Mind activities teach practical skills to enable carers to cope better includes courses such as Mindfulness & 3 Principles, while Spirit activities are group sessions that encourage creativity & self-discovery such as Singing, Drumming and Arts & Crafts.
   
• Time4You project can arrange a short time break for the carer, for example whilst they go to the shops or meet friends. The project can offer short term respite by a paid care worker, cover the cost of a family member or friend to sit with the person you care for to give you a break and provide holistic therapy vouchers for you to have some ‘me time,’ or pay for an activity of your choice.

All of their services are completely free and confidential.

Swansea Carers Centre plays a key role in administering Welsh Government and Regional grants.  These grants play a vital role in supporting carers to take a break from their caring roles and to support them in times of financial hardship.  They are often massively oversubscribed.  We strongly recommend that you sign up to their newsletter to be kept up to date with the latest grants and all the services that they offer.