Support for carers
Caring for someone can be demanding and isolating, which is why it is so important to get support – whether from other carers or organisations.
Liverpool Carers Centre
The carers centre provides information, advice and support to unpaid carers. We offer carers activities and training and the opportunity to meet other carers in similar situations.
If you would like to find out more about the support we offer or register as a carer, please contact us at:
Local Solutions,
Liverpool Carers Centre
99 Edge Lane
Liverpool
L7 2PE
Telephone: 0151 705 2307.
Email: carerscentre@localsolutions.org.uk.
Visit the Local Solutions website.
Carers UK
An online resource for unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers.
Carers passport
Hospital Trusts across the Merseyside and Cheshire Region have worked together with carers and carer organisations to develop a Carer Passport for use when a person is admitted to hospital for an inpatient stay. The passport:
- Raises awareness of the carer role
- Provides support to carers
- Recognises the importance of carers in patients' lives
- Provides information to managers and key healthcare professionals
- Details a partnership agreement in supporting the care of the patient during their stay in hospital
Speak to the ward manager where you or your loved ones are being cared for and ask about the Carer passport and what can be done to support you at this time.
Live Well Directory
You can also search for services for yourself and for the person for whom you care on the Live Well Directory.
The directory lets you search services near you, by your postcode or by types of activity across Liverpool and the wider city region.
Young carers
If you are aged 25 and under and look after a family member due to a long term illness or disability, the Barnardo's Action with Young Carers Service can help you. See our 'Young carers' page for more information and how to access the service.
Short breaks
Short breaks give looked after people and their carers time away from their usual routine. Breaks can be different for everyone, they depend on what would be helpful to you in your caring role. See our 'Short breaks' page for more information and how to access the service.