Carer support groups and organisations

Many carers value the chance that groups give them to receive support from people in a similar situation and to increase their knowledge. Merthyr Tydfil has many groups and some are listed below.

Alzheimer’s Society (Merthyr Tydfil)
Sally-Ann Jenner, The Merthyr Tydfil's Alzheimer's Society dementia adviser
Telephone Number: 07745 742107
Email: southeastwales@alzheimers.org.uk

Asperger Syndrome Support Group
Telephone Number: 01685 359183
Email: info@matvmind.org

Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil
Telephone Number: 01685 379633
Email: info@canceraidmerthyr.co.uk

Carers Branch Merthyr Tydfil
Telephone Number: 01685 721680

Headway - Brain Injury Support Group
Telephone Number: 02920 577707

Parent Carers United
Telephone Number: 07780826655
Email: Lyndacoombes10@aol.co.uk

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
Telephone Number: 0844 225 3714
Email: bvso.southwales@parkinsons.org.uk

Carers Star Project 
Pam Khan
Email: Pam.khan@ctmmind.org.uk 
Works Mobile: 07985201545 
Website: Carers Star Project - Cwm Taf Morgannwg Mind (ctmmind.org.uk)

Caitlin Matthews
Carer Support Co-ordinator 
Adult Services
Civic Centre 
Castle Street 
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN  
Email: Caitlin.matthews@merthyr.gov.uk 
Works Mobile: 07762408368