Carers stories

Elaine's Story

Elaine spoke about the benefits of our holiday lodges in Suffolk.Read more

Choir stories

Why do Carers love our Choir? Hear why in their own words.Read more

Millie's Tail

Millie may be a rather cute cocker spaniel but she has a unique take on why Carer's need a break.Read more

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Northampton Coffee Morning May

Our Coffee Morning in Northampton meets fortnightly on Fridays, 10am-12noon at St Michael's Church Rooms, Perry Street. On the 1st Friday of the month it incorporates a benefits advice surgery from the Community Law Service. Although you do not need to book to attend the Coffee Morning, you do for the benefits surgery.

South Northants lunch club May

Do you look after someone, feel isolated and would enjoy the company of others in a similar situation? Give our lunch club in Greens Norton a try. You will be made to feel welcome by others who understand your situation. Booking is essential for this lunch as we need to know numbers and dietary requirements.

Carer Friendly Employers Event

Calling All Employers in Northamptonshire. Are you Carer Friendly? Do you do all you can to support your working Carers?

Towcester Carers Support Group May

Our Towcester Carers Support Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month usually between 2-4pm. However, the venues and times do change on a monthly basis but it is still open to all. To double check details call the office on 01933 677837

Self referral & assessment

We offer a wide range of ways to contact us and access support. For some people online is best so we offer online options to refer yourself to us whilst completing a self assessment which can be followed up with a more detailed assessment if required.

Professional referrals

As a professional, making a referral to us is very easy.

Support line

Our Carers Support Line provides a confidential service to support the needs of Adult and Young Carers, including Parent Carers. The service can be accessed by Carers, professionals or anyone with a Carer related enquiry or issue.

Who are carers?

The term 'Carer' can often be confusing. We use it in terms of someone who provides support for a relative or friend who has a disability, long-term illness or other additional needs. Sometimes the term 'Carer' can get mixed up for those who work for care agencies and care homes.

About young carers

Jane Roebuck Carers Awards

There was a full house for the annual Northamptonshire Jane Roebuck Carers Awards on Wednesday 24 January 2018 which brought together carers from across Northamptonshire to acknowledge and celebrate the fantastic contribution that they make to the county.