WARRINGTON wants to make sure all carers are aware of the services available to them – and the borough council used “Carer’s Rights Day” to put out a caring message.
Depending on the circumstances, carers have the right to financial support, protection for their state pension if they have given up work to care and rights to request flexible working if they juggle work and care.
Even people who are not entitled to claim benefits can access a range of help such as equipment, practical help and getting access to a break.
Coun Roy Smith, the council’s executive member for health and wellbeing, said: “Carers make such an enormous contribution to society and it’s important that they access all of the support that’s available to them. I hope that any carers reading this recognise that they are entitled to help and get in touch.”
Carers in Warrington can contact the Access Social Care team on 01925 444239 or Warrington Carers Centre on 01925 644212.
More information about services for carers in Warrington can be found at www.warrington.gov.uk/carers
Warrington Carers Centre is also hosting a Christmas service especially for carers at Holy Trinity Church on December 15 at 12.30-1.15pm.
WARRINGTON wants to make sure all carers are aware of the services
available to them - and the borough council used "Carer's Rights Day" to
put out a caring message.
Caring for carers
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
