Carers

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A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. Carers come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be of any age.

Where to get help

Salford Carers Centre

Angel Healthy Living Centre
1 St Philips Place
off Chapel Street
Salford
M3 6FA

Telephone: 0161 833 0217
Email: carers.centre@salford.gov.uk

Benefits of contacting the Salford Carers Centre include:

Carers assessment to see what additional support you may require
Emotional support, buddy and outreach service
Carers emergency scheme for when you aren't able to provide care
Social events and short breaks
Benefits advice and services - register for a free information pack
Information, general advice and signposting
Regular free newsletter
Free courses for carers, e.g. caring with confidence programme, first aid, moving and handling, stress relief
Links to other local carer organisations
Education and employment advice and support
Salford Carers Centre is part of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers

Carers Direct

Carers Direct, provided by the NHS, provides national information, advice and support for carers. Call 0808 802 0202 between 8.00am and 9.00pm from Monday to Friday or between 11.00am and 4.00pm at weekends.

Young carers

Young carers are children or young people under the age of 18 carrying out significant caring tasks and assuming a level of responsibility for another person, which would normally be taken by an adult.

Find out about the Salford Young Carers Service and how they can provide help and support, including group events and activities. Call 0161 833 0217 or text 07799 831711. For online help and support visit the Young Carers website which is run through the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.