Furness Carers
Furness Carers
Hindpool Community Centre, Nelson Street
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1NF
Westmorland and Furness
Furness Carers offers a range of support, advice & information for Carers of all ages including:
Young Carers aged 5-18; Adult Carers & Parent Carers
Each person is offered an individual and confidential assessment so we can offer appropriate advice, information or support.
Free Support & Services for Carers
Carers are family, friends or neighbours who help someone with some aspect of daily living due to illness, frailty or physical/mental health problems. This could be help with personal care, shopping and household tasks or emotional support. Furness Carers are here to support Carers to maintain their own health and wellbeing whilst caring for others
Carers Assessments to discuss the caring role and decide on any support or services needed
Carers Budgets financial help to purchase something which will help to maintain a Carers health and wellbeing whilst caring (eligibility criteria must be met)
Carers Emergency Contingency Plan & Card Scheme to ensure replacement care or family/friends are contacted if a Carer has an emergency (over 18s only)
Volunteer sitting service Volunteers will sit with the cared-for (over 18s only) so Carers can have a break e.g. go shopping, go to an appointment or use Carers services
Carers Forums on themes chosen by Carers to ensure Carers support and services meet their needs
Referrals to other organisations and agencies that may be able to offer support
Drop in for Carers for support or just to pop in for a coffee and a chat. Friday 9.30 am – 11.30 am at Furness Carers
Yoga and Mindfulness Classes to help maintain Carers health and wellbeing
Young Carers Project which supports those aged 5-18 who care for parents, siblings or other relatives
Parent Carer Support advice, information & support for someone caring for a child with additional needs
Carers Support Groups & Cafes in Barrow, Walney, Ulverston, Dalton and Askam
Other services including respite trips, training & forums