The changes in the Care Act explicitly states that carers will for the first time be recognised in law in the same way as those they care for.
A significant contribution has been made by the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Salford in supporting carers. Scroll down to view our collection of service providers currently offering; courses, respite, training, assistances to young carers, young adult carers and adult carers in Salford.
Salford CVS are happy to promote these services but takes no responsibility for the services offered.
Carer's Rights Guide
Whether you’ve been caring for years or are just starting out, it’s important to be aware of your rights and where to go to get help. The Carers Rights Guide outlines the rights of carers, and give the full picture of the practical and financial support available. Download the guide in full.
Living with Dementia Carers Guide
'Caring for a person with dementia' is for anyone who provides the main support for a person with dementia. It's free and will help carers to understand dementia and how to support someone living with the condition, as well as their own rights and how to look after themselves
Members of the public and professionals can order for free by calling 0300 303 5933 and quoting code 600 or by email.
Download the practical guide here
42nd Street is a Greater Manchester charity that supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity. We champion young person centred approaches and offer a range of individual therapeutic support.
In Salford we currently deliver individual counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)*, Counselling for Depression*, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)*, one to one psycho-social support and advocacy services. 42nd Street work 1-2-1 with any young or adult carers who is referred to our services. We also make referrals to Salford Young Carers.
To get in touch Call: 0161 228 7321 (Mon – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm)
email: theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk
Twitter: @42ndStreetmcr
Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) is a medical education charity dedicated to saving life by providing training. As a leading medical charity, based in Swinton, we aim to improve outcomes for people in life-threatening situations, anywhere in the world.
ALSG offer courses; 'Safe Care Closer to Home' which include training to deal with emergencies in collapsed adults and children, those with mental health issues, pregnant women and children being cared for at home with a tracheostomy.
Further information available here
Or visit www.alsg.org/uk/safecommunity
Contact: Community Co-ordinator
Phone: 0161 794 1999
Email: community@alsg.org
Age UK Salford’s Dementia Support Service (DSS) has been working with families, individuals and professionals since 1998. The service offers one-to-one and group-based support across the city and delivers training programmes aimed at supporting carers to develop a better understanding of dementia, to meet other carers to share advice and experiences and to support them in their everyday lives. The DSS also run a Buddy Service, providing social and activity groups for people with early-onset dementia.
Further information available here
Or visit www.ageuk.org.uk/salford/our-services/dementia-support-service/
Contact: dssadmin@ageuksalford.org.uk
Being There is a local charity providing emotional support and home-based practical help for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We support people with cancer, strokes, COPD, heart disease and other illnesses as well as carers and family.
Our services include one-to-one emotional support, respite sitting, group support and practical assistance, for example help with shopping, as well as transport to hospital appointments.
Carer support may include short respite sessions, signposting, help with shopping & prescriptions and transport to Clients’ medical appointments.
Further information available here
Or visit: www.beingthere.org.uk/get-support/
Contact: Branch Manager Deborah Wynn
Phone: 0161 212 4473
Email: salford@beinghtere.org.uk
Crossroads Together in Salford offers a full range of care services to enable regular breaks for carers. With a minimum one hour visit per week we can provide personal care, bathing or showering, emergency support and specialist care for children with complex and additional needs.
We also provide a short breaks leisure service, in which we take children with complex medical needs out in our specially adapted minibus for day trips on weekends and school holidays. Please contact the office if you would like to know more about this service.
GET IN TOUCH
Opening Times
Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–4.30pm
Telephone: 0161 905 1986
Email: care@crossroadstogether.org.uk
Face to Face Counselling is an independent, non-profit-making organisation run by volunteers. It is geared towards clients on no income or low income (Up to £20,000 per annum). Clients contribute £4-£16 per session based on a sliding scale. For those not classed as low income, we can recommend private person centred counsellors practicing in the area. We are based in Chorlton-cum-Hardy in south Manchester and offer the following:
- One-to-one personal counselling for adults (i.e. over 18) on low income.
- One-to-one personal counselling for children and young people aged 9-17 where the family is on a low income.
- One-to-one personal counselling for young adults aged 18-25 on low income.
- A young person or a parent/carer can contact us by telephone, text or email to make an appointment
St. Clement's Church
St. Clement's Road
Manchester
M21 9AE Tel: 0161 881 1535 Email: info@facetofacecounselling.org.uk
Do you care for a loved one who could not manage without your help? You may be classed as a ‘carer’. Our Carers’ Project supports people aged 18 and over, who look after another adult, on an unpaid basis.
Young Carers
If you are a child or young person under 18, and you are a carer in need of support, please contact our CAST team to see how we can help.
Carers’ Advice and Support
The Fed’s Carers’ Advice Worker is part of our Community Advice and Support Team (CAST). They offer advice and support to adult carers on a one-to-one basis and can carry out a ‘Carer’s Needs Assessment’. This helps to pinpoint what support you need to help you cope with your caring situation.
Our Carers’ Advice Worker offers emotional support and practical advice about all sorts of things that carers need to know. This includes your rights to benefits and grants, which they can help you apply for. They can give you information about medical conditions, opportunities for carers and other support services.
Other services for carers
The Fed’s Carers’ Project also:
- Holds a number of different regular carers’ groups
- Offers use of dedicated carers’ respite accommodation at Heathlands Village. This enables the person you care for to be looked after whilst you take a break
- Offers occasional training courses and other special events for carers
Further information available here
Or visit: https://www.thefed.org.uk/service/community-care/community-advice-support/carers-project/
Contact: 0161 772 4800 (option 2) or contact CAST for further information or adivce
Salford Carers Service is part of Gaddum. At Gaddum, we treat everyone as individuals. We really get to know those we help, understanding their world to offer a range of support that’s right for them. Our promise of tailored support is made possible by our breadth and depth of knowledge, through our unwavering commitment to the local people of Greater Manchester.
Gaddum Carers Service listen to what support is needed by carers, deliver that support where possible and lobby for change across Greater Manchester where necessary in order to help carers voices be heard. We have worked in Salford for nearly 20 years supporting carers of all ages including young carers (young people up to the age of 18) and young adult carers (young people 18 – 25).
Find out more about our services by visiting www.gaddum.org.uk
https://whocarestour.org.uk/salford-young-carers-service or contacting us directly on 0161 212 5451.
A weekly Carers Breakfast takes place on Thursdays between 9:30am and 11:30am, at Langworthy Cornerstone (451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ). All carers are welcome to attend this drop in session.
- Salford Carers Centre: 0161 212 5451
- Young carers mobile: 0779 983 1711
- School liaison mobile: 0752 794 5977
PA Finder: For People looking for Care - Employers
If you are looking to employ someone to meet your care and support needs, we know it can be a daunting and sometimes expensive task. Finding the right personal assistant is important and it can be difficult to know where to begin to find that right person.
Salford PA Finder has been developed jointly by Salford City Council and Penderels Trust. Using PA Finder is free to use whether you are receiving local authority funding, NHS funding or paying for your own care.
You can access PA Finder 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
PA Finder: For People looking for work in Care - PAs
Are you a personal assistant or interested in a career in care in Salford and looking for work?
Join the Salford Personal Assistant PA Finder and make finding the right job much easier. It is free to join PA Finder and you can say where and when you would like to work. Potential employers will be able to search PA Finder and see your profile at any time. PA Finder will be actively promoted throughout Salford.
Further information on looking for care on registering for work.
For further information about PA Finder and help with searching, email us at pafinder@penderelstrust.org.uk or call Penderels Trust on Local Rate 01226 736602.
Salford Parent Voice is a group of parents/carers of children/young people with a disability and/or additional needs aged 0 – 25years.
Venue: Beacon Centre, London St, Salford M6 6QT
Tel: 0161 603 6833
email: info@salfordparentvoice.co.uk
Together@M44 is a peer support group for carers, primarily those with children who have disabilities which manifest complex needs.
Sessions take place each Wednesday 11am – 1pm
Venue: Old Nags head, Liverpool Road, Irlam. M44 6FF
The group meet for a low cost breakfast menu
Contact: Michelle Vincent
Tel: 07586907986
email: togetheratm44@gmail.com
Carer’s and ex carers support group
We are a friendly, welcoming group of carers and ex-carers of people with dementia. If you want to share your experiences, meet people in similar situations, just relax and have some fun, come and join us.
We have craft sessions, theatre trips and breakfast meetings.
Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of each month
Venue: Humphrey Booth Resource Centre 16 – 18 Worsley Road
Time: 10am – 12 noon
Contact; Jackie Gandy
Tel: 0161 788 9806 or 0161 736 4059
There are lots of organisations that can help you if you are a young carer or young adult carer. Carers Trust's local Network Partners are carers services across the UK, offering information, advice, practical support and/or care in the home. Find your nearest one by searching on our website.
https://carers.org/article/getting-support-if-you-are-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer
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