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You are now entering the best source of general information and support for carers in Hyndburn & Ribble Valley.

You are a carer if you provide a substantial amount of unpaid help and support to a family member or friend who couldn’t manage on their own due to sickness, age or disability.

Caring can be a very difficult, demanding and all consuming task, no matter how close you are to the person you care for. Caring can affect your health, making you feel tired, frustrated, stressed, angry and feeling guilty, leaving you with very little time for yourself.

Carers Link provides information and support to carers and young carers throughout Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.

We provide a wide range of support including information, training, a listening ear and the opportunity to ensure that carers voices and views are heard.

Latest News

Carers Direct Carers Direct are hosting live twitter Q&A sessions every Monday 5-7pm where you can chat with them and discuss any questions or comments you may have. Follow them @carersdirect and ask questions using #carersQA.

Red Rose Awards Lancashire County Council are sponsoring a new category at the Red Rose Awards ‘Carer Friendly Employer of the Year Award’ if you work for, or know of a local business who employ carers with support so they can carry on with their caring role why don’t you nominate them. Click here for nomination form.

Pat’s Petition Petition to stop and review the government cuts to benefits and services which are falling disproportionately on disabled people, their carers and families. This online petition gives you chance to make a difference. Click here to sign the petition.

Emergency SMS Text If you cannot make voice calls you can now contact the 999 emergency services by SMS text from your mobile phone. Click here for more information,

Theme Park Concessions for Carers Concessions are available for carers at some UK theme parks Click here for more information,

Dementia Carers Celebrate ‘A Proper Break’ Over 100 people who care for partners, family and friends with dementia are set to benefit from a major lottery bid windfall….Click here to find out more

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Welcome! You are now entering the best source of general information and support for carers in Hyndburn & Ribble Valley.