Carers

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

The Princess Royal Trust Oldham Carers Centre
The Phoenix Centre
1 Phoenix Street
Oldham
OL1 1DB

Tel: 0161 770 1188
Fax: 0161 770 3784
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 email gwen.robinson@nch.org.uk

Young carers

Carers magazine

Advocacy for carers

Advocacy enables people to take more control over their lives and is particularly important for carers, who often feel isolated and undervalued.

Advocates can help carers express themselves more clearly and ensure that they are treated fairly and without bias.

Phone: 0161 770 1188
Fax: 0161 770 4789
Email: carers.centre@oldham.gov.uk
Address: Oldham Carers Centre, The Link Centre, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DZ
Carer and family support brochure (PDF)
Gaddum Centre - advocacy services
Mind - advocacy services

Fact sheets for carers

There are a number of fact sheets available for carers

Information for carers (PDF)
Oldham Carers Centre (PDF)
Oldham Carers Centre (Large Print) (PDF)
Carers' assessments (PDF)
Carers' assessments (Large Print) (PDF)

Useful websites

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.