Carers

A carer is anyone, of any age, who helps a relative, partner or friend who could not manage without them, without being paid to. You might not think of yourself as a carer.

Tell us you are a carer

You can tell reception, mention it at any appointment, or contact us online.

If you help manage someone's health, you can also access their health services online with their permission.

Carers Manchester Contact Point

The first place to go for support as a carer in Manchester. It can help with:

• a carer's assessment from the council
• benefits and money advice
• your rights as a carer
• finding breaks, activities and local support

Call 0161 543 8000 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm) or email [email protected].

For events and groups for carers, sign up to the Carers Manchester newsletter (opens the Carers Manchester website).

Carer support near us

Carers Manchester South runs groups, activities and one-to-one support for carers in Withington, Old Moat, Burnage, Didsbury and nearby areas. It is led by Manchester Carers Forum, working with Together Dementia Support and Lifted.

Call 07494 097 568 or email [email protected].

If you live in Fallowfield or elsewhere in Manchester, find carer support for your area (opens the Carers Manchester website).

Young carers

If you are 18 or under and help look after someone, see support for young carers (opens the Carers Manchester website).

More information

• Support and benefits for carers on the NHS website (opens the NHS website)
• Carers UK (opens the Carers UK website): national advice for carers