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.

Carer definition

Carers can include a parent supporting a child with a learning disability, an adult supporting a parent with dementia, a husband caring for his wife who has a physical disability or a school-child who is relied on by their parent who has a mental health condition. We provide support for Carers in similar roles and many more. Carers do not receive a wage although a small number of Carers are eligible to receive Carers Allowance. For some being a Carer will be a relatively short part of their lives but for others their Caring role may last for many decades: in all cases, we are here to support Carers.

Details on our services can be found here.

Latest

Towcester Carers Support September

Our Towcester Support Group in meets on the 3rd Wednesday. of the month, at the Bull public house between 2-4pm.
The big give 2017

This year we are applying to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign. We’re hoping to raise vital funds for much needed activities for carers. As part of our application, we need our key supporters to make promises of funding, called ‘Pledges’, which will be used as match funds to double online donations made to our charity during the campaign. If you're able to help, we're aiming to raise £2,500 in pledges before 1st September.
Blisworth Coffee Morning - September 2017

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.
Wellingborough Carers Cafe August 2017

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.

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.
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.
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.
Mission statement

We've been supporting Carers in Northamptonshire since 1992.
Information for professionals
Holiday Lodge

We provide short breaks for Carers and their families at our holiday lodges in Suffolk. Carers can purchase a break privately but unfortunately our free places are now full and we have closed our waiting list until further notice.
About young carers
How you can support carers

According to the last census, there are 70,000 Carers in Northamptonshire: for us, that means there are 70,000 reasons to care. With 1-in-10 of us being a Carer at any one time, we need the support of the whole community to continue to provide the support we do and meet ever-growing demand.
Gym membership

Northamptonshire Carers have purchased a number of memberships around the county, including swimming, jacuzzi, steam rooms, specialist activity classes etc. in various leisure centres, health clubs and hotels.

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Olympus Care Services are offering Carers who mention us a 10% discount if you purchase a short break in their caravan in Skegness. This may be suitable for those who would prefer a seaside break compared to our rural Suffolk lodges or those who are ineligible for Support from ourselves.