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.

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South Northants lunch club October 2017

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.
Towcester Carers Support October 2017

Our Towcester Support Group in meets on the 3rd Wednesday. of the month, at the Bull public house between 2-4pm.
Best Breakfast Richmond Retirement Village, Northampton

For the third year running Richmond Retirement Village are supporting this National Campaign and putting on a Breakfast for us.
Breathing Space Meeting (Northampton) 3rd October 2017

Fortnightly group meetings in Northampton providing: ● FRIENDSHIP, EXERCISE, FUN ACTIVITIES ● TAKING BACK CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE ● REDUCING ISOLATION, STRESS & ANXIETY ● INDIVIDUAL WELLBEING & CLINCIAL ADVICE

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.
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.
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
About young carers
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.
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.
Why we do, what we do

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.

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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.