Bolton offers a mix of practical support for carers, including assessments, health checks, respite and short breaks, information and advice, and help through local carers support services. Young carers also have dedicated support to help reduce the impact of caring.
| Support available | What Bolton says |
|---|---|
| Carers’ Assessment | You can ask for a Carers’ Assessment by contacting the Early Intervention Team. Email: EITTeam@bolton.gov.uk Phone: 01204 337860 |
| Carers support service | Bolton Carers Support provides a dedicated service for carers |
| Information and advice | Information for carers is available through Bolton Carers Support and NHS social care/support guidance |
| Annual carers health checks | Included in Bolton’s local offer for carers |
| Respite care / short breaks | Bolton’s strategy includes respite care for carers and a wider range of short breaks options |
| Shared Lives opportunities | Included in the local offer for carers |
| Home care support | Included in the local offer for carers |
| Day opportunities | Included in the local offer for carers |
| Community support | Available through carers support organisations and partner services |
| Young carers support | Help to access breaks from caring, identification support, and advice for professionals working with young people |
| Support in education and employment | Bolton’s strategy says carers should be supported to access training, and young carers should get extra support during the move to adulthood |
A few of the support options are only described at a high level, but the main take-away is that Bolton uses assessments and local support services as the starting point. If someone is caring for an adult and wants to get help, the Carers’ Assessment route is the clearest next step.