Who we are and what we do

Carers Federation are a registered charity established in 1992 based in Nottingham. We are a diverse organisation originally formed as a carers lobbying group and then growing into a strong vibrant charity delivering; 

  • Much needed support services and leisure activities to carers of all ages and their families
  • Carers Assessments
  • Youth Employment Initiative (YEI) with local partners
  • Volunteering support and mentoring programmes
  • Community development and engagement activities
  • Supporting and promoting access to health services for young people
  • Counselling services
  • Social Care Peer Support Services in Prisons
  • Independent Advocacy services
  • Training and development services (we are a City and Guilds approved training centre delivering independent Advocacy training IMHA, IMCA, DoLS, across England and Wales 
  • Support for employers, schools and full time education providers to recognise the challenges carers face in the work place and in education through awareness training services and accreditation - Our Quality Standard in Carers Support