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.

Why give to us?

We are the main support for Carers in Northamptonshire
We listen to Carers, are Carer-led and have a strong track record from 1992
We work in partnership with Carers and other organisations supporting Carers
92% of Carers said our Support line was very helpful or helpful; and 70% felt their quality of life was better after contact with us

Silver Jubilee Appeal

For quarter of a century we've been here supporting local Carers. Everyone deserves a break and this year we plan to raise £500,000 to purchase holiday homes to give Carers a relaxing break for the next quarter of a century.

Latest

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.

Silver Jubilee Appeal

For quarter of a century we've been here supporting local Carers. Everyone deserves a break and this year we plan to raise £500,000 to purchase holiday homes to give Carers a relaxing break for the next quarter of a century.