Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service

BIG Lottery funds for Carers!

Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service has been awarded over £434,000 from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This will enable us to will set up activities which will include confidence and self-esteem and self care training to help carers to learn coping strategies such as relaxation techniques, stress management... more

Blackburn with Darwen

CARERS SERVICE

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WE HAVE NOW RELOCATED TO GREENHURST PLACE, BLACKBURN.

Please visit our 'How to Contact Us' page for more details.

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.

We are here to help
Call us now on:

01254 688440

Useful Links
for Carers

Events &
Activities

Forthcoming Events

SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW

Thurs 18th August 2011
Tickets: £20

Click here for full event listings

Proactive Carers Course

Are You A Carer? Register with the Carers Service

NOW

The Proactive Carers Course aims to improve the quality of life for Carers and the people they care for. The course includes 5 modules:

The Proactive Carer

Change Works

Better Communication
for Carers

Increasing Self-Esteem
and Confidence

Assertiveness and Problem

Solving Skills for Carers

Carers can attend either an evening or daytime session.
Monday - 6:45pm - 9pm
Wednesday - 12:45pm - 3pm

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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

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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

Time for Me

Carers Card