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.orgCarers Trust
Carers Trust is a major charity for, with and about carers. Network partners support carers throughout the UK.
Phone
0300 772 9600
Website
carers.org
Email
info@carers.orgYoung Carers’ Assessment
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. This might involve cooking, cleaning, or helping someone get dressed and move around.
Manchester City Council can provide a free assessment of your needs as a carer.
Phone
0161 234 5001
Website
hsm.manchester.gov.ukManchester Young Adult Carers
You are a young adult carer if you are aged 16 to 25 providing unwaged help to family or friends who could not manage without you.
Manchester Young Adult Carers can offer support.
Phone
0161 27 27 27 0
Website
Manchester Carers
Email
admin@manchestercarers.org.ukManchester Carers Centre
Provides free community services for carers in Manchester including information and advice, emotional support and practical help, community drop-ins to meet other carers, breaks and social activities, access to grants and training.
Phone
0161 272 7270
Website
www.manchestercarers.org.uk
Email
admin@manchestercarers.org.ukACCG – African Caribbean Care Group
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
African Caribbean Care GroupCave Navigators
They accept referrals for all patients aged over 18 years who live at a Manchester postcode and/or their GP is in Manchester. They complete a holistic assessment of each patients’ needs and then refer on to local services
Phone
0300 303 9650Carers Direct
Carers will be offered a convenient appointment with a GP Carer Support Adviser, at the surgery or at home. The service is designed to reach out to carers, telling them about the support available and looking at numerous issues including social isolation, housing, legal issues, accessing correct benefits and arranging respite care, for example. The service is free and confidential. The GP Carer Support Adviser will treat you in a friendly and understanding way, with no pressure – you can take things at your own pace.
Website
www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support-guide/