Carers Link Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Registered Charity No 1088904

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ADULT CARERS SUPPORT ‘You are an adult carer if you provide a substantial amount of unpaid help and support to a family member or friend over the age of 18 who couldn’t manage on their own due to sickness, age or disability, including mental illness, alcohol and drug misuse’.  Definition: Lancashire County Council. We offer a range of information, trips, events and activities to carers so whether you need face to face support, want information or just need a break, we can  help. If you are new to Carers Link, we will arrange to for you to meet with one of our dedicated Carers Development Workers face to face.  During this meeting we will talk about your caring role, and provide you with information and support specific to your individual needs.  You will also be given a ‘Carers Information Pack’ to refer to when you need it. These meetings are usually held at our offices, based in Accrington and Clitheroe at a time to suit you.  Following this, we will register you with our service and you will have access to our full range of support services. Support and Information Our Carers Development Workers can talk to you face to face or over the telephone when you need information or support.  Newsletter We send a free quarterly newsletter to all carers registered with us, keeping you informed of all trips, events, courses, available.  It also gives up-to-date information and other sources of support.  Regular Carers Support Groups We hold regular Carers Support Groups, in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.  These provide an ideal opportunity for you to meet other carers and exchange information. Click here for more information about Carers Support Groups. Trips and Events We arrange regular trips and events for carers throughout the year including sightseeing, shopping, theatre trips, parties, meals out and much more. Click here for more information about our trips and events. Therapy Treatments We work in partnership with volunteer therapists to provide carers with free individual therapy treatments, giving you a break from caring.  Treatments include reflexology, aromatherapy, reiki and much more.   All treatments are provided by qualified practitioners in fully equipped surroundings. Click here for more information about therapy treatments. Courses We provide a range of free short and long term courses for carers.  These courses cover a wide range of interests and are held throughout Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. Click here for more information about our courses. Carers Forums Carers can ensure their views and voices are heard through the Lancashire Carers Forums.  We can support carers to attend these meetings. Click here for more information about the Carers Forums. Time for Me and Small Groups Fund When you have been registered with us for at least six months, you are eligible to apply for financial help from the ‘Time for Me Fund’ to get a ‘break’ from caring.  The fund is provided by Lancashire County Council. Click here for more information about ‘Time For Me’ and the ‘Small Groups Fund’. Parent Carers You are a PARENT CARER if you provide help and support to a child under the age of 18 who has a disability or illness.  We have a dedicated Parent Carers Development Worker who can provide specialist information and support to Parent Carers. Click here for more information about Parent Carer Support Groups. Black and Minority Ethnic Carers We have dedicated male and female Carers Development Workers who can provide bi-lingual information and support to black and minority ethnic carers. Click here for more information about Carers Support Groups.  (Link to ‘Support Groups’ section). Carers Health We work in partnership with GP surgeries on the ‘Carer Identification Project’ to identify and register carers with their GP surgery. Click here for more information on Carers Health. We have a full range of support to suit all. You choose the support you need from us. If you believe you are a carer and would like to access this support, please get in touch by telephoning 01254 387444

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