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Carers

Our Purpose

The Council’s Carers Manager provides the strategic leadership for the Carers Agenda in Cheshire, and is the Local Authority representative at a Regional and National level. The Manager is also responsible for managing the Carers Grant allocation from Central Government.

We are committed to supporting carers. A carer is someone who looks after a relative, friend or neighbour who is ill or has a disability and would not be able to live in the community without their help. The care they provide is unpaid.

If you are a carer and caring is affecting your life then a Carer's Assessment could help you.

Find out more about
Information Providing a break Emotional support Support for carer’s own health Having a voice Courses available Carers Grant 2008 Application Pack – closing date 22nd February 2008

Useful Documents

Carers Strategy Annual Report 2008

Council Carers Strategy - 5 Key Standards

Mental Capacity Act 2005

Carers - People Who Look After Others leaflet

Ageing Well in Cheshire booklet

Can you stop the person you care for being scammed? Office of Fair Trading February 2008

Princess Royal Trust Carers Bulletin - February 2008

Useful Links

Access Teams

Request a Service from us

CARERS UK - Survey of carers & direct payments

The Princess Royal Trust Cheshire Carers Centre

Direct Government public services

Action for Carers and Employment Radio Station (ACE Radio)

Coping with a disability

Long term care

Retirement

Older People’s Network