Adult Social Care
Request a carers assessment through Adult Social Care
Telephone
0345 6037630
Email socialcaredirect@essex.gov.uk
Website
www.essex.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/caring-someone/carers-assessmentEssex Youth Service – Young Carers
Support for children and young people under 18 years who provide regular care to another person
Young adult carers (16 – 24 years) can also access support through this service
Website
Young Carers – Essex Youth Service
Email
young.carers@essex.gov.ukEssex Carers Support/Action for Family Carers
In partnership with Action for Family Carers, Essex Carers Support has been commissioned by Essex County Council to deliver support for Adult Carers in Colchester and Tendring.
Telephone
01255 474410 / 0300 77 08090
Email
admin@essexcarerssupport.org.uk
Website
www.essexcarerssupport.org.ukCrossroads Tendring and Colchester
Provides regular short breaks to carers to allow time for a little respite.
Telephone
01255 860960
Email
tendcrossroads@btconnect.com
Website
www.crossroadstc.co.ukMobilise
Online support for unpaid carers – offering advise and online support groups
Website
www.mobiliseonline.co.ukTribe
Online directory to find Home Help services in your local area
Website
www.tribeproject.org
Essex Micro enterprise Project Directory
The Community Micro Enterprise Project Directory – MAY 2026.pdf
Carers
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 20 May 2026