‘There are estimated over 500,000 GEM carers and research shows they provide more care than average’ -  Carers UK 2022

As a Carer from this community group you may experience various difficulties such as greater risk of ill health, unemployment, language barriers and social exclusion.

Specific Challenges:

• You may be unaware of the support services available to you as a Carer
• You may have difficulty accessing culturally appropriate resources and support that meet gender, religion & dietary needs
• You may find understanding and finding out about resources and support difficult due to a language barrier
• You may not be sure who to trust that your needs are being met and respected

Carer Challenges:

• You may not self-identify as a Carer as it may not be not recognised or is viewed as part of your role within your culture
• You may feel that the support service staff may lack awareness in providing quality support from a culturally appropriate perspective
• You may feel pressured to keep your caring role within the family and not look or ask for support outside of the family unit
• You may feel worried asking for help or feeling unsure of what might happen if you do

 Who can help you:

• Speak to others in your community about your caring role. It helps to talk about how it is affecting your wellbeing
• Ask for help as the sooner you can get support the easier it will be for you 
• Contact your doctor to let them know you are a carer and they can help put in contact with other support services such as Northamptonshire Carers or other community organisations. (see Further information and support)

How we can support you:

Did you know we have The Caring Together Project who work with Carers from the Global Ethnic Majority communities to get the right help and support?

Email: [email protected] / ring the support line 01933 677907, option 1

Further information and support:

Support Northamptonshire - Social, physical, emotional, mental wellbeing prevention services and support for all communities.  Beeswing House , 31 Sheep St, Wellingborough 07771973195

Northamptonshire Black Communities Together-Provides services and support for Black Communities

Asha Deep- Supports well-being and social prescribing for Asian Communities such as food, befriending calls, support for the hospitalised or bereaved and Zoom programmes to keep members of the community active and connected.

Dostiyo- Support and advice centre for Asian women and Girls in Northampton. 01604 745340

Himalayan Male Carers Support Group - Monthly meetings 6-8pm Wednesdays Midland Rd, Wellingborough

Asian Evergreen Carers Support Group- 3rd Wednesday of each month 1-3pm Weston Favell Community Library

Pearls of Peace- Muslim ladies community and development group offering support and advice. Plus a weekly ladies only coffee morning term time Wednesdays 11-1pm at St. James Community Centre, St. James Road, Northampton.