What is a carer?

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Vacancies Summer 2021

Make a difference: join our team. We currently have twelve exciting vacancies across both young and adult carer services.
Opera Breathing with Judit Felszeghy

Opera Breathing for Breathing Space Kicking Back COVID Support Group members on a Thursday afternoon between 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Parent Carer Weekly Zoom Meeting

Parent Carers Informal get together, if you look after a child or young person under the age of 18, you will be very welcome to join in this meeting which is a great opportunity to connect with other Carers in a similar situation and talk to a member of the Team
Weekly Sharing Book Club

Wednesday Night is Book Sharing Night, each week between 7pm and 8pm Please come and join us on Zoom it would be lovely to see you

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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
How to Make a Young Carer Referral
Gym membership dates to book & further information

Our free gym membership service for carers is very popular. For existing carers using this service, please call to book your next 3 months on these dates.
Deluxe Caravan, Respite for Carers

A week away self-catering in a caravan in Suffolk for carers & their families
Support
Mission statement

We've been supporting Carers in Northamptonshire since 1992.

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Big Give Pledges 2021

Match funding opportunity for our Carers Befriending Services. Pledges can be from £100 but can be quadrupled during this year's Big Give Read more

Support Cat's Virtual Marathon Run

Our very own Cat Hemmington is running the 2021 Virtual London Marathon on 3rd October in aid of Northamptonshire Carers Read more