How do I get support as a carer?

If you want to find an organisation or a local group that can offer you support as a carer of a child, young person or parent try searching here on Staffordshire Connects.

Just click on the menu below to find organisations and groups in your local area.  

Carer's Support  

Carers Assessments are carried out by Staffordshire County Council. This allows Carers to have a key point of contact and provide a clear and easily accessible framework for information, advice and guidance and also assessments.

To arrange a Carers Assessment please contact the Council by Telephone: 0300 111 8010 or by Email: firstcontactcarers@staffordshire.gov.uk

N-Compass lead the delivery of preventative support for carers of all ages, including young carers. The service is called ‘Staffordshire Together for Carers Service’ and will continue to offer emotional and practical support, befriending, peer support, training and skills development for Carers of all ages, as well as a Carers 24/7 chatline.

What support is there for young carers?

Young Carers provide unpaid assistance and support to another person, usually a family member, who requires physical and/or emotional support on a regular or significant basis.

There are over 2,000 people aged under 18 years of age who are 'young carers' 

 N-Compass lead the delivery of preventative support for carers of all ages, including young carers.

The service is called ‘Staffordshire Together for Carers Service’ and will continue to offer emotional and practical support, befriending, peer support, training and skills development for Carers of all ages, as well as a Carers 24/7 chatline.