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Carers & Support

Carers Support

Are You a Carer?

Do you support or care for a friend or family member who could not manage without your support? If you have caring responsibilities please let us know.

Our Carers Lead is Suzanne Mayers. 

If you tell us you are a Carer we can record this on your medical records. We will be able to offer more tailored advice and, if necessary, provide more support when we diagnose and treat you in the future.

The practice has created a Carer's Pack which holds lots of support and useful information. Please ask at reception if you would like a pack. If you need any extra support please do not hesitate to ask.

We understand carers may be under additional pressure at times. There are many places you can get support.

Oldham Carers Service

Oldham Cares service offer a range of free support and services available to unpaid carers.

Including:

  • Carers Assessments
  • Information and referrals to social care services and other support providers
  • One-to-one practical and emotional support
  • Carers’ groups
  • Carers’ rights (in and out of work)
  • Health information
  • Equipment - Local service to Medlock - Millbrook -- 0161 804 1830

 

 

To find out more visit www.oldham.gov.uk/carers_centre or call 0161 770 7777 (option 4) or email carers.services@oldham.gov.uk

Carers UK

Carers UK aims to makes life better for carers, they offer information and support.  To find out more visit https://www.carersuk.org or call 0800 808 7777.

 

Young Carers Project

The Young Carers Project provides respite services and activities for young people aged between 8 – 18 years old, within the Oldham area, who have caring responsibilities.  To find out more call 0161 621 9400 or visit https://www.positive-steps.org.uk/

 

 

Last Updated 19 Feb 2025

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