Jo Jewell, Carers Liaison worker based in the Strategic Commissioning Team, works alongside the Strategic Commissioning Team and Health and Social Care and third sector staff to ensure that carer issues are addressed as quickly as possible and that carers are supported by having access to the More…

Like other councils across the country, Cheshire West and Chester Council is about to undertake this year’s Carers Survey. The survey helps both the council and national government understand what carers think about the services they receive and the impact of caring on their quality of life. More…

About the network The working Families Waving not drowning project was established in 1996. It provides a helpline, newsletter, e-bulletin and occasional events and publications for parents of disabled children and carers of adults who want to combine paid work with their caring More…

Age UK Cheshire's Information and Advice Telephone Service can offer help on a range of issues including health, housing, travel, money, welfare benefits and community care.  We also stock a wide range of information guides and leaflets, which you can access online, or we can post out to you. You More…

A young adult carer is someone aged 18-25 who cares, unpaid, for a family member or friend, who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without support. Carers Trust 4All are a non-profit registered Charity who are dedicated to helping support as many More…

Overview If you’re disabled or have a physical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to do your job, you can: talk to your employer about changes they must make in your workplace apply for Access to Work if you need extra help Talk to your employer about changes they must make in your More…

Ash-worth Time Bank & Rural Wellbeing; Working with the Community Ash-worth Time Bank/Rural Wellbeing is a registered charity based in Ashton Hayes working in the rural community for over 10 years, caring for and encouraging people in rural Cheshire to share their skills and time helping older More…

BreakTime is a service aimed at “giving a break” to carers of older people living in the rural communities in West Cheshire. The service offers flexible support that is tailored to the needs of the carer and the cared for person. The service is provided by OPAL Services volunteers with the More…

Welbeing is the chosen partner of Cheshire West and Chester Council in supporting older and vulnerable people, assessed with having a critical or substantial need, to remain independent at home. Lifeline Personal Alarm is a quick and simple way of getting help at the press of a button if you have an More…