Carers

  • Carers UK

    They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

    Phone
    0808 808 7777

    Website
    Carers UK

    Email
    info@carersuk.org

  • Social care and support guide

    If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this guide explains your options and where you can get support.

    Website
    NHS: Social care and support guide

  • Talbolt House

    Talbot House has been supporting the families of people with learning disabilities in Manchester since 1976.

    Phone
    0161 203 4095

    Website
    www.talbot-house.org.uk

    Email
    admin@talbot-house.org.uk

  • Being There

    Being There is a small charity with support services in Manchester and Trafford providing emotional support and home-based practical help to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with those closest to them, such as family, friends and carers.

    Phone
    0845 123 23 29

    Website
    www.beingthere.org.uk

  • Young Carers

    Lots of young people are carers without realising it – often for a family member such as a brother or sister, parent or an older relative. Sometimes it can be for a partner or friend who is ill, frail, has a disability, has a mental health concern or has a drug (or alcohol) addiction.

    Website
    Manchester City Council

  • Trafford Carers Centre

    Trafford Carers Centre supports unpaid carers looking after someone who lives in the Trafford area, including help applying for a carer’s assessment by Trafford Council.

    Phone
    0161 848 2400

    Website
    www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk

  • ACCG – African Caribbean Care Group

    The ACCG delivers day care and home care services and aims to provide a service to the whole family, not just the person being cared for.

    Phone
    0161 226 6334

    Website
    www.accg.org.uk

  • Free Needs Assessment

    Needs assessments are for adults (18 years of age or over) who may need help because of a disability, ill health or old age. Anyone who appears to have a need for care or support can have a needs assessment, regardless of the ‘level’ of those needs or the person’s financial resources.

    Phone
    Manchester
    0161 234 5001
    Trafford
    0161 912 5199

    Website
    www.manchester.gov.uk
    www.trafforddirectory.co.uk

  • Manchester Carers Forum

    Regardless of whether you care for someone for just one hour per week or 24 hours per day, every day, Manchester Carers Forum is here to help. They can offer home visits if you would prefer to talk to someone face to face.

    Phone
    0161 819 2226

    Website
    www.manchestercarersforum.org.uk

  • Free Carer’s Assessment

    If you provide unpaid care for a friend or relative, you are entitled to a free assessment of your own needs as a carer from the council. You will be entitled to an assessment regardless of the amount or type of care you provide, your financial means or your level of need for support.

    Website
    Manchester City Council – Caring for someone

  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for Carers

    If you provide unpaid care to friends or family there is information and support available.
    Phone
    Manchester
    0800 234 6123
    Trafford
    0300 330 9073

    Website
    www.gov.uk/guidance-for-those-who-provide-unpaid-care-to-friends-or-family

  • Manchester Carers Centre

    They deliver a range off free, high quality support services for unpaid carers in the city. These services include, providing information and advice, emotional support, practical help, community drop-ins, respite breaks, social activities, access to grants and training, and a dedicated young adult carers service for 16-25 year old carers.

    Phone
    0161 27 27 27 0

    Website
    www.manchestercarers.org.uk

    Email
    admin@manchestercarers.org.uk