Carers Pen Pal Scheme

We understand that being a carer can be lonely at times and lead to feelings of isolation.

These feelings can affect a carers mental wellbeing which could lead to more complications in the future. 

Our CarerLinks Team keeps in touch with the carers we support and offer many digital ways to communicate with others through our virtual groups.  However, sometimes you just want to take some time out to write a letter or email to someone who understands first hand, what you are going through.

This is why we’ve created the Carers Pen Pal Scheme.

How to join

Take a look at our Carers Pen Pal Scheme page on our website and complete the form to let us know you are interested in finding a pen pal.

Once we’ve received your request to join the scheme we can start to match you to a suitable pen pal based on your interests.  We will keep your details on file and when a suitable match comes along we will get in touch.

No contact details will be shared, all letters / emails will go to a central hub to be passed on to your pen pal.

This scheme is open to all carers in the UK.