After 3 days cycling through sun, wind, rain and hail, all in aid of Blackpool’s unpaid carers, our worn out cyclists arrived back at Lancaster Castle to a well deserved welcome from family, friends and supporters from Blackpool Carers…well done everyone, we cannot thank you enough! The cyclists have raised a tremendous £31,500 to date, …
The Castle to Castle cyclists, including our very own Head of Business Development and Fundraising, Terry Hodkinson, have now set off to Northumberland, ready to start their 3-day 199 mile bike ride to raise funds for our carers. They’ll be taking in the fantastic British countryside en-route, as well as visiting some iconic landmarks including …
Our trustees, staff and volunteers hope you’re all keeping safe and well. We just wanted to let you know that we’re here, we’re open and keeping people safe is our priority. If you need any support with your caring role, please give us a call on 01253 393748 or email: admin@blackpoolcarers.org or come and visit …
Carers Trust are asking all unpaid young and young adult carers (aged 12-24), who support someone with a drinking problem in England to complete their new survey. Results will be used to: Help influence decision makers like the government. Highlight the needs of young carers and young adult carers in the media and on social …
Healthwatch Together (covering Lancashire, Cumbria, Blackpool and Blackburn with Darwen) is working with Innovation Agency to gather information about the experiences of using remote consultations as a hospital outpatient. Remote consultations refer to any consultations or appointments done virtually/online, for example, using your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. They want to know the successes of …
We are delighted to have been awarded the Trusted Charity Level 1 quality mark following our assessment in April. This award means so much to us here at Blackpool Carers Centre, recognising the tireless work across our team, including our wonderful volunteers. Achieving Trusted Charity Level 1 assures our carers, their families, our funders, supporters …
Blackpool Carers is a charity you can ‘Trust’…and that’s official! Read More »
We are delighted to be supported by the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust Youth Centre Recovery Fund which will contribute to the continued delivery of our provision for young carers from the age of 5. This essential service ensures that children who are providing care to loved ones are able to access time away from …
This exciting new pathway has been developed for people who have gained experience as unpaid carers and will run for 12 weeks. It includes recruitment, training and placement as a volunteer in a care home, to gain insight to career opportunities… CLICK HERE to find out more.
· More than a third (35%) of people caring unpaid for family members or friends feel unable to manage their caring role · 72% of carers have not had any breaks from their caring role during the pandemic · Carers Week charities call on Government to give back to carers and fund breaks Fewer than …
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. This year, carers across …