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How We Have Helped Carers This Year

<BR>Financial Support:


Financial Support:

Financial pressure is a major source of stress for many carers, affecting their mental and physical wellbeing. CSWS provides financial support to help ease this burden and build resilience. Over the year, £804,756.25 was awarded to carers, reducing finanical strain and supporting thier caring roles

96% of carers who were awarded a grant said that it helped to improve their health and wellbeing

<span dir="ltr">There are over 33,000 carers registered with our charity.</span>

There are over 33,000 carers registered with our charity.

As of 31 March 2026, 33,633 carers are registered with CSWS, including 4,126 newly identified over the past year and directly have worked with 8,353 carers during this year. They are parents, partners, siblings, children and friends, each with their own story and challenges behind the role they take on.

97% of carers reported being satisfied with CSWS support.

Partnership Working

Partnership Working

Partnership working CSWS works closely with a wide range of partners. The scale of this collaborative approach is reflected in this year’s activity:
• CSWS made 1,709 referrals to 150 organisations
• 6,154 signposts were made by CSWS colleagues to 385 organisations

90% of carers said they feel more able to seek support from other local services.

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