Mental Health Family Hour special episode around Coronavirus concerns for teachers, staff and pupils on Thursday 21st January at 10.00am – don’t miss it!
Sam Tyrer,
Useful Resources for the whole family, to help you through these uncertain times
Below is a list of support available for carers, families and vulnerable members of our community, together with a list of useful resources to occupy you and your family whilst staying at home. This list will be updated regularly as more support becomes available. Blackpool Carers
We have seen a huge increase in referrals during lockdown, as more people than ever before are turning into carers for their loved ones
Blackpool has seen a huge increase of carers in need of support as mental and physical illnesses take their toll during lockdown. Mental health struggles, long-term health problems and the lingering effects of Covid-19 have caused many people to take on caring roles this year. Quality Director, Faye Atherton said: “We have seen an overwhelming …
Congratulations goes to Paul for raising a huge amount for our carers…even with a ‘bear’ behind!
Did you spot Big Ted and his
Yet again, our generous supporters and local community help to make a better Christmas for carers
Huge thanks to our wonderful supporters who have helped us to provide much needed festive fun and presents for our young carers.
Carers HeArt Project makes unpaid carers more visible – online art exhibition now open – take a LOOK!
Carers HeArt Project Online Art Exhibition is now open! To view some of the fantastic work designed by Blackpool’s carers and cared for and find out more about the project CLICK HERE The Carers HeArt Project came about when Blackpool Carers were approached just before the first lockdown by Tony Tackett* of Fylde National Arts …
Today is Carers Rights Day – read the CarersUK research released today that shows how much unpaid carers are saving the UK every day of the pandemic
Today is Carers Rights Day. This year’s theme is ‘know your rights’. In a recent survey of nearly 6,000 carers by Carers UK, they found: Four in five unpaid carers are providing more care for relatives 78% reported that the needs of the person they care for have increased during the pandemic Two thirds (67%) …
Please donate
This year, instead of sending Christmas Cards, we are asking supporters to make a donation to Blackpool Carers. You will help to make a better life for local carers this Christmas and beyond and be a part of our environmental efforts too by saving trees. To make a
