Carers

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Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know – we may be able to help you.

You are a carer if you look after a family member or friend who is elderly, ill or who has a disability.

You may be caring for your child who has special needs, your partner who has a long-term illness, or an elderly parent.

Caring for a family member can be very rewarding and satisfying. At times though, it can also be exhausting and stressful.

Please let your GP practice know that you are a carer so that they can ensure that you are getting the support you are entitled to. With your permission they will add your name to their carers register and refer you to Bolton Carers Support.

Bolton Carers Support

Bolton Carers Support is here for you. If you are over 18 and live in Bolton (or care for someone living in Bolton) then you can use our free service. So if you need some information, a bit of support or simply want to talk, please get in touch.

Carers Helpline 
Do you need some information or simply want to discuss your caring role? Whatever your query, call us on 01204 363056 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11 am to 3 pm.

Information Drop-in
Would you prefer to talk to someone in person? Drop-in without an appointment on Wednesday mornings 11 am – 1pm – or by appointment at other times – at Bolton Carers Support, Thicketford Centre, Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 2LW.

Carers Group
Would you like to meet other carers for a relaxed coffee and chat? Come along to one of our Carers Cafes – you will be assured of a warm welcome! Call us on 01204 363056 to find out where they are held.

Carers Courses & Workshops
These are designed to help you in your caring role or can simply be for relaxation.

Carers Outings
To help you ‘recharge your batteries’ – e.g. meals out, day trips. A small contribution is charged for the outings.

A free carers newsletter
Our quarterly Carers Contact newsletter will bring you information about courses, outings and local services.

Website and Fact-sheets
Our website contains lots of information including all our carer fact-sheets.
Home visiting service to discuss your caring situation in the comfort of your own home and help you get support.

A regular phone call to see how you are and to offer a listening ear.

For further information, or to register with Bolton Carers Support directly, please contact Bolton Carers Support on 01204 363056.

Contact Carers Direct

Telephone: 0808 802 0202

Email: CarersDirect@nhschoices.nhs.uk

Office Hours: Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Non-urgent advice: Information & Support

A guide to care and support:  Information for carers and people who have care & support needs.

Caring for someone: Advice on providing care, medicines etc.

Care after hospital: Providing care for people who have been recently discharged from hospital.

Taking a break: Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

Support and benefits for carers: Caring for someone can be a full-time job – find out about accessing breaks and respite care.

Work and Disability: Guidance, support and help with employment issues.

Being a young carer: Advice for carers 18 or under and their entitlement to support

Benefits for the under-65s: Advice and information on helping the person you look after get the benefits that they are entitled to.

Benefits for the over-65s: Advice and information on financial support for older people with a disability or illness.

Carer’s Assesment: How your benefits maybe affected after the death of the person you look after and what happens to their benefits

Other benefits: Advice for carers and the people they are looking after on claiming a whole host of other benefits unrelated to their disability or caring