West Norfolk
Carers.

Your local independent charity supporting unpaid family carers & creating a carer’s ‘hub’ in West Norfolk

making positive impacts on family carer’s lives

 
 
 
 

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY WE NEED YOUR VOTES!!

We are delighted to let you know that our application to Tesco Stronger Starts has been successful and our project will be put forward to a customer vote in Tesco stores.  Voting will commence in store from the first week in July 2024 until the end of September 2024.

Please help support WNC by voting in-store. This will secure funding to provide a hot and healthy meal at our Young Carers evening groups when they resume in September.  

You can find the voting stations at:
- Hardwick Tesco 
- Gaywood Tesco 
- South Wootton Tesco Express 
- Wootton Road Tesco Express 

Please help support us and make a vote for WNC

Carer’s Trust highlights one of our young carers, Ariel, for Young Carers Action Day 2024. It’s great to see and hear the impact West Norfolk has.

‘After serving on the front line in the army for 14 years, Christine was later diagnosed with PTSD and agoraphobia. From the age of 6, Ariel has been caring for her mum and has had responsibilities usually taken on by someone well beyond her years.’

West Norfolk Wins

 
 
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What is it

West Norfolk Wins is a local lottery which supports local causes in the community, including our charity! Tickets cost just £1, with the chance to win a top prize of £25,000.
Support by playing today!

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60% to causes

60% goes to your chosen cause and 10% to other causes in west Norfolk. From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in West Norfolk and improving the community. It’s a win win situation.

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prizes

Every Saturday a 6 digit winning combination will be picked. The Lottery fund notify the winner via email. Match all 6 and you win the JACKPOT! Click below to take part and support West Norfolk Carers.

 
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About us

Are you caring for a relative or friend who is unable to look after themselves or who is unable to live independently without your help?

It can be hard finding a balance between caring and other activities in your life. We understand that you have needs too. We are here to support you.

Learn More

 
 
 

85%

feel more confident

Those we work with gave feedback on our services. They feel more confident and better able to cope with their caring role.

 

26+

Years Serving the community

More than two decades old, West Norfolk Carers is currently supporting over 800 unpaid family carers at any one time.

 
 

15+

hundred people Impacted

Our far reaching services impact new and existing individuals and families every year with positive results.

 
 

Our Groups

We run several carer’s groups for both young and adult carers. These groups provide a point of contact to answer your queries. Whether you need guidance, advice or just a listening ear, we are here to help. If we can’t help, we certainly know someone who can.

 

Young carers

Our Young Carers groups provide support and a break from your child’s caring role. Our five groups help to arrange fun days out and short breaks away from home. We provide 1-1 individual support to help build confidence and give time to talk.


Adult carers; West norfolk carers & friends (Alzheimer’s support group)

We run two groups, one in King’s Lynn and the other in Hunstanton for those in need of support suffering with or who have been affected by Alzheimer’s.

Drop in’s & 1-1 Support

We have regular carer drop-in support at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and many GP surgeries. 1-1 Support can also be provided.

 
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October 2017

“From the outset West Norfolk Carers was there for me and my family. Not only was I listened to, but I got the practical help I needed too. We like to think of West Norfolk Carers as a special friend that has got us through the difficulties we have faced.”

Fiona

 

 
 

Get Involved

 

Sign Up

For information, groups and support. Find out what we’re doing - and keep up to date.

Volunteer opportunities

Find out about opportunities to help out with our young carers and other support groups.

Make a Donation

We are so grateful for any charitable donations. They keep our charity ticking over!