A carer is someone of any age who supports a relative, partner or friend. The person they care for may need help due to physical or mental illness, disability, frailty or addiction.
If you regularly accompany your loved one to doctors’ appointments, collect their medication, help them with personal hygiene, meals, or other errands, you’re probably a carer!
The Carers Manchester Contact Point is the first point of contact for carers in the Manchester City Council area who want support or advice. The Contact Point can help you with…
- Carers Assessment referrals
- Welfare and benefits advice
- Understanding your rights as a carer
- Finding breaks and activities
- Signposting to local community support
Manchester carers centre
The Carers Manchester Contact Point is the first point of contact for carers in the Manchester City Council area who want support or advice. Including information and advice, emotional support, practical help, community drop-ins, breaks, social activities and access to grants and training.
Phone
0161 543 800
Website
https://www.carersmanchester.org.uk/contact/
Email
contactpoint@carersmanchester.org.ukCarers 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.orgSupport for young carers
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem.
To view the services on offer from Manchester please visit the Manchester City
Website
Young carers