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Welcome to Kernow Directory. Organisations supporting adults across Cornwall are continuing to add their details. If you are an organisation, please visit one of our directories and click “Add a listing.”

Our information, advice and guidance pages are co-produced with people who have lived experience and will continue to grow.

Local services and resources for carers

There is a range of services and activities in Cornwall, which can provide advice and support to carers and their families.

The following organisations provide information, advice and support to carers: 

Cornwall Carers Service

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Cornwall Carers Service is a partnership of local, voluntary and community sector organisations. These are appointed by the Council, in conjunction with the NHS, to support carers in Cornwall. These partners include:

  • Cornwall Rural Community Charity

  • Disability Cornwall

  • Promas

  • Age UK

  • Barnardos

They work together to provide a range of support for carers of all ages. 

Kernow Community Gateway

Kernow Community Gateway is a partnership of local, professional, voluntary and community sector organisations, and businesses.

They support carers by making a helpline and a wide range of support services available to Cornwall’s residents.  

Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) offers support for carers. This includes access to grants and community support.

Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly provides services and support for older carers.

Disability Cornwall & Isles of Scilly offers support for carers of people with disabilities.

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses. They specialise in helping support families that care for someone who has a diagnosis of dementia.