You're a carer if you regularly help a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, frail, or has mental health or substance misuse issues—without being paid.
Young carers are children or young people under 18 who support someone in their family with these kinds of needs.
This page contains useful links to people, organisations and services that can assist unpaid carers.
You can also find out more information about support for carers on the Council website.
A single point of access for all carers in Warrington including young, young adult and parent carers. Warrington Carers Hub can link you in with other useful services and organisations and make sure that you are getting all the right help and support on offer locally.
Provides information about a range of topics, such as your rights in work and what financial support is available. Plus, find out about how to get practical support such as managing medication and health needs, and so much more.
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice for everyone on their rights and responsibilities. Topics include help with benefits, health, work, debt, money and housing.
Provides information about a range of ideas and services to support people living with disability in Warrington. For example, equipment and aids, personal assistance, transport and access, employment, education and training.
A group of volunteers with lived experience caring for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. They support families by providing guidance, sharing valuable information, and signposting services.
Provides a free, confidential service to listen and understand any issues or challenges carers are facing within health and social care systems.
