Information for Carers
Carers Week 9 - 15 June - Carers can't afford to be ill
This years Carers Week is the 9 - 15 June with the theme is 'Carers can't afford to be ill.' During this week Oldham Carers Centre and partners are planning a programme of events to promote their services and highlight and celebrate the contribution made by carers For more information about events planned in Oldham please click here.
The Spring edition of the Carers magazine is out now!
The Carers Centre produces a seasonal magazine please click here to see our new look Spring 2008 edition
Are you a carer?
If you look after a relative or friend who needs support to live at home you are a carer. As a carer you have the right to ask Adult and Community Services to carry out a carer's assessment (this applies even if the person you care for is not receiving help from Adult and Community Services). Your carer’s assessment is your chance to talk about your needs and is your opportunity to tell us about the things that could make caring easier for you.
There are a variety of services available to carers following an assessment including; advice & information, short breaks & respite, additional services to the person you care for, signposting to voluntary & health services, introduction to support groups.
If you are over 18 and think you may be a carer and would like help or support to care please contact Oldham Carers Centre
Oldham Carers Centre
The Link Centre
Union Street
Oldham OL1 1DZ
Tel: 0161 770 1188
Fax: 0161 770 4789
Email: carers.centre@oldham.gov.uk
If you are under 18 and look after a parent, brother, sister or grandparent who needs support you are a young carer.
For help or support please contact Oldham Young Carers Project on 0161 652 2122 or e-mail gwen.robinson@nch.org.uk
Fact sheets for carers
There are a number of fact sheets available for carers
- Information for carers
Information for carers (Large Print) - Oldham Carers Centre
Oldham Carers Centre (Large Print) - Carers' assessments
Carers' assessments (Large Print) - FACTS 4 U 2: I care too - information for young carers
FACTS 4 U 2: I care too - information for young carers (Easy read)
Carers Strategy
- The Carers Strategy Work Plan 2006 -2008
- The Carers Strategy Work Plan 2006 -2008 Appendix (Revised)
The traffic light system which monitors progess of the Carers Strategy has been revised/updated by carers via the Carers Strategy Subgroup.
Useful web links for carers
Carers UK
Carers UK is the voice of carers. Carers UK is here to improve carerslives by fighting for equality and recognition for carers. Carers UK campaigns for changes that make a real difference for carers and provides information and advice on carers rights and how to get support.
Making Contact Directory
Department of Health
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
New Deal for Carers