Welcome to Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

If you are a carer in Blackburn with Darwen then this website is for you. We are a local charity supporting the work of unpaid carers in the Blackburn with Darwen and It aims to provide you with relevant and accurate information about all aspects of your caring role, and keep you up-to-date with the free services and events we are offering.

Are you a Carer?

Do you look after a family member, partner, friend or neighbour?
Do you care for someone on a voluntary basis?
Do you care for someone full time or perhaps just do thier shopping?

If this sounds like you, we are here to help.
We do this through a range of services including a sympathetic carers support telephone line, a team of Carers Support Officers, and a variety of workshops, training and events.

Why contact the Carers Service?

We can act as an independent mediation service between carers and other agencies
We have a good understanding of carers rights and issues
We can offer short or long term support

Our service is free, and confidential. We are here to help you

Who do we support?

People with learning disabilitiesPeople with mental health issues Children & young people with disabilitiesPeople with physical disabilitiesPeople who have a substance abuse problem

Young carersOlder peoplePeople of working agePeople from a BME background