CARERS Rights Day is being recognised in Warrington on Thursday (November 21) with an event promoting the support available to carers in the town.
The borough council and its partners will highlight the support available to carers at an event at The Gateway in Sankey Street – opposite the Golden Gates.
The event aims highlight the rights available to carers of all ages. The day also raises awareness of the information and advice available to carers to support them in their caring role.
The Warrington Carers Strategy sets out the commitments and priorities to carers in Warrington. The strategy has been revised for 2025 – 2028 following comprehensive feedback and consultation from local carers and partners. In Warrington, carers have access to support from a range of services including Warrington Carers Hub, provided by nCompass, and the council’s carers support team.
The event starts at 10am and continues until 1.30pm
• 10am – 12pm, Listen to local solicitor firm, Chris Rudd Solicitors, as they host an informal discussion about LPAs, probate and wills
• 12pm – 12.30pm, refreshments
• 12.30pm – 1.30pm, the council’s carers support team will give an overview of a statutory carer’s assessment, and how the assessment can help identify and address carers needs
Book your place by calling Warrington Carers Hub on 0300 303 0623, or via email eventsadults@warringtoncarershub.org.uk
Cllr Maureen McLaughlin, the council’s cabinet member for statutory health and adult social care, said: “Carers fulfil an absolutely vital role. It is important carers have access to information about their rights to help ease some of the challenges associated with caring, whether that’s financial support or information about carer’s leave to help them in their caring role.
“The offer to carers in Warrington and the commitment our services are making to carers is outlined within the Warrington Carers Strategy. I’m delighted we’re revising the strategy as there has been considerable engagement with carers to ensure the strategy reflects the views and opinions of what carers in Warrington need to support them.”
For more information about carer support in Warrington visit warrington.gov.uk/carers
