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Carer Support South Lakes

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Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity, based in Stricklandgate House, Kendal.

We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages. Carer Support South Lakes supports more than 1,000 Carers each year, including 140 young Carers. A Carer is a person of any age who, on an unpaid basis, looks after a relative or friend who cannot manage at home without help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, substance misuse or disabi

lity. We provide Carers with emotional and practical support, and allow them to take some time for themselves.

01/09/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING 📢

LAST FEW DAYS ...
There's still time to apply if you'd like to join the team at Carer Support South Lakes.

We're looking for a Rural Outreach Practitioner to take Young Carer support out to the farms, villages and valleys where it's hardest to reach.

4 days a week (28hrs) - £19,700

If you are passionate about supporting young people, enjoy working as part of a friendly team and want to make a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you!

👉Find out more and apply:

https://uk.indeed.com/m/jobs?q=carer+support+South+lakes&l=&from=searchOnHP&sameL=1&vjk=b4d7fbf02cff5f4d

25/08/2026

Yesterday, a group of our Young Carers, from Year 8 through to Year 13, enjoyed an action-packed day of adventure Brathay Trust near Ambleside.

The day began with a kayaking adventure along the river, where the group learned some new paddling skills, played games and even took a dip in the water. In the afternoon, they took on the challenge of the high ropes course, before rounding off the day on the climbing wall.

For many Young Carers, opportunities like this are about so much more than simply having a day out.

Their caring responsibilities can sometimes mean they have less time to spend with friends, try new activities or simply focus on themselves. Days like this give them the chance to step away from those responsibilities for a little while, have fun, build confidence, challenge themselves and spend time with other young people who understand some of the pressures they face.

A huge thank you to the brilliant course leaders, Callum and John, who supported the group throughout the day, and to everyone at Brathay Trust for helping to make the day such a memorable experience.

24/08/2026

Great news! 📢
After a break for the summer, our Mindfulness Sessions are starting up again.
If you are registered with us as an unpaid Carer, you are very welcome to attend.
Please see the attached poster for the details.

It is led by our volunteer, Diane, an accredited Mindfulness Based Living teacher.
She teaches a variety of mindfulness techniques, including mindful movement, breathwork and sitting practice which can be selected to suit your individual needs.

We hope to see some of you there😀

21/08/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Tim Farron MP today at our new offices in Stricklandgate House today.

We discussed the important issues Unpaid Carers face in our rural community and the difficulties in reaching out to isolated Carers.

Tim has been a longstanding supporter of our charity. With 20+ years experience of travelling around this constituency, Tim lent some sage wisdom to us as we strive to get our name out there.

Perhaps we will see some of our Young Carers chatting with Tim in the Houses of Parliament soon? Watch this space!

📌 Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid Carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland.
🌐 www.cssl.org.uk
📞 01539 815970
✉️ [email protected]

19/08/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING! 📢

Would you like to join the team at Carer Support South Lakes?

We’re looking for a new Rural Outreach Practitioner to join our team and help us make a valuable contribution to the lives of Young Carers in the South Lakes.

If you’re passionate about supporting young people, enjoy working as part of a friendly team and want to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Find out more and apply: [https://uk.indeed.com/jobs?q=carer+support+south+lakes&l=kendal&radius=25&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=b4d7fbf02cff5f4d]

Please share this post with anyone you think might be interested!

17/08/2026

Could counselling help you?

Are you registered with us as an unpaid Carer? If so, did you know that we offer a Carers’ Counselling Service?

Caring for someone can sometimes feel overwhelming, stressful or lonely and having someone to talk to can make a real difference.

Our counselling service offers 10 weeks of counselling, with sessions taking place on weekdays between 10am and 4pm.

If you feel that counselling could benefit you, please get in touch with us on 01539 815970 and ask to be referred to our Carers’ Counselling Service.

You don’t have to manage everything on your own. We’re here to support you.

11/08/2026

Last week, our Young Carers enjoyed a fantastic day out at Brantwood on Coniston Water.

They started the day “Weaving with Nature”, getting creative and exploring the outdoors with the amazing Brantwood team.
After a picnic, it was time to get out on the water with a 45-minute trip on the Coniston Launch, followed by games, laughter and a lesson in stone skimming from our CEO!

For Young Carers, having time away from their caring responsibilities really matters. It gives them space to relax, have fun, make friends and simply enjoy being a young person — sharing experiences with others who understand what it’s like to be a Young Carer.

A huge thank you to Brantwood and Coniston Launch for helping make this special day possible. We’re so grateful for your support and for giving our Young Carers a day full of fun, friendship and memories.

30/07/2026

On Tuesday, a dozen of our primary-aged Young Carers enjoyed a fun-filled Movement & Craft Day, giving them a well-deserved break from their caring responsibilities during the school holidays.

The morning began with an energetic fitness session led by Susie Anton, a local personal trainer, who put everyone through their paces with a range of fun and engaging activities. The focus was on enjoying movement, building confidence and showing that exercise can be a positive way to support both physical and emotional wellbeing.

In the afternoon, the Young Carers took part in a variety of arts and crafts activities, providing a chance to relax, be creative and spend time with other Young Carers who understand their experiences.

School holidays can often be particularly challenging for Young Carers, who may take on additional caring responsibilities while their peers are enjoying time off. Days like these provide an important opportunity for them to have fun, make new friends, build confidence and simply enjoy being children in a safe, supportive environment.

27/07/2026

🤩2026 KENDAL CHALLENGE UPDATE🤩

Thank you so much to EVERYONE who helped in advance of, participated in and gave generously on Saturday 18th July.
We raised in excess of £500, which will go directly to supporting unpaid Carers across our community in the South Lakes.

We couldn't have done it without the support of McDonald's Kendal, our Male Carers Support Group, Stuart, Tracy, Emma, Emma and Delphine. You have all been fabulous and we are so grateful that you choose to support Carer Support South Lakes in this way.

This will help us to continue delivering our Young Carer and Young Adult Carer support, including Social Clubs, trips and residentials as well as our Adult and Parent Carer Sitting and Here to Hear Telephone Services, our support and mindfulness groups as well as our Counselling Service.

THANK YOU SO MUCH 💕

Address

Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate
Kendal
LA94PU

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3pm

Website

https://carersupportsouthlakes.org.uk/

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