Wakefield Council Resources Index
If you look after a family member or friend who has an illness, disability, a mental health problem or addiction, you are a carer. Please use this index of content to jump to specific areas of interest.
Alternatively, click below to view all resources.
Peer & social support groups
Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges. Our peer support and social groups offer a welcoming space to connect with others who understand your journey. Whether you’re looking for advice, emotional support, or simply a friendly chat, these groups provide a sense of community and reassurance.
Mental health support
Caring for someone can take an emotional toll, and your well-being matters too. Our mental health support groups provide a safe, confidential space where carers can share their experiences, express their feelings, and receive support from others who truly understand. Led by trained facilitators, these groups offer guidance, coping strategies, and reassurance to help you navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Practical & financial help
Caring for a loved one can bring financial and practical challenges, but support is available to help. These resources help give guidance on accessing benefits, grants, and financial assistance, as well as advice on managing daily care, respite options, and navigating health and social care services. Our resources can help make caring more manageable.
Staying fit & healthy / keeping active
Looking after your own health is just as important as the care you give to others. Our resources on keeping fit and healthy are designed to support carers in maintaining their physical and mental well-being. From simple home exercises and healthy eating tips to mindfulness practices and stress management.
Useful directory / where to get carer support
Finding the right support can feel overwhelming, but our easy-to-use directory brings everything together in one place. Detailing local services and specialist support, our directory helps you quickly find the help you need.
Apps & podcasts
Technology can be a powerful ally in your caring journey. There is a selection of useful apps and podcasts designed to support carers with practical tools, helpful information, and moments of calm. From apps that help you manage medications, appointments, and daily routines, to podcasts that offer expert advice, personal stories, and relaxation techniques, there’s something to suit every need.
Young carers
Evergreen Active transforms the health and wellbeing of families and communities through positive and active change. This paves the way to the creation of peer support networks and opportunities for people to truly enrich their lives, make new friendships and feel empowered through the act of physical activity.
Carers breaks
We are a friendly run walk talk group who use Thornes park as our main base to move more together. We cater for all abilities as we break into a walking or running group. we sometimes add in other activities but these are always optional.
Learning disabilities / Autism support
Whatever your ability, access to and enjoyment of the countryside is both possible and affordable with Open Country.
As well as being fun and sociable, the activities will help you to improve your confidence, as well as your physical and mental wellbeing.
LGBTQ+ carers
We’re creating more chances for adults (16+) to improve your health and wellbeing through physical activity. We’re delivering the Active Through Football programme together with: Sport England, The Football Foundation, Frickley Athletic Foundation, NLY Community Sport, and The Coalfields Regeneration TrustActive
Black, Asian & ethnic minority carers
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year olds and their families, every Sunday morning.
End of Life Navigation & Future Planning
Resources to help with navigating and planning.