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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Memory Matters Groups Towcester

Memory Matters Groups Keeping an active social life is key to helping someone with dementia feel happy and motivated. Towcester meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month

Breathing Space Daventry July

Group designed for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their unpaid Carers. Meet on a fortnightly basis

Wellingborough Carers Cafe July

Our Carer Cafes give you a chance to meet other Carers whilst bringing the person you care-for if you choose to. Our Carers Cafe in Wellingborough meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm at our offices on Midland Road.

Blisworth Coffee Morning July

The Patient Participation Group from the Parks GP Surgery, covering Roade, Blisworth, Grangepark and Hanslope attend this Coffee Morning each month giving Carers information and support. AS part of our Primary Care Interface work we also attend this group on a monthly basis, the third Tuesday of the Month New Carers can call in to see what services are available to Carers in Northamptonshire.

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.

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.