Information for Carers

 

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Are You a Carer?

If you are please let us know - we may be able to help you

There is a wealth of information on the NHS website about carers and caring.

 

Carers Direct

Telephone: 0203 904 4520Lines are open 8am to 9pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.

Email: info@carersdirect.org

 

 

Carers Assesment

All carers over the age of 18 are entitled to a free care needs assessment carried out by the adult and social care department of the local council. 

The carer can arrange this themselves by calling lancashire county council on 0300 123 6720 or by visiting the webpage.

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