St Helens Carers Centre offers a mix of practical help, advice, assessments, and wellbeing support for unpaid carers. It’s set up to help carers balance their responsibilities, and in some cases it can also connect you with other organisations or provide a personalised support plan.
| Support available | What St Helens offers |
|---|---|
| Carer assessments | Individual Carers Assessments and Joint Carers Assessments to identify your support needs and create a support plan if eligible |
| Practical help | Information on services for carers and the person cared for, including aids and adaptations, wheelchair hire, accessible holidays, respite breaks, and local activity groups |
| Welfare benefits support | Help with form filling and full means-tested benefit checks |
| Household Support Fund | Support applying for the Household Support Fund for help with energy bills, food, and essential items |
| Carers rights and employment | Advice on carers’ rights, employment law, and where to find more detailed information |
| Support groups | Carer support groups for sharing information and advice with others in similar situations |
| Training and leisure | Free courses and information sessions, including moving and handling, relaxation techniques, computer skills, and other skills to support caring or help return to work |
| Holistic therapies | Free sessions such as head massage, facials, and reflexology |
| Membership card | Free carer membership card with discounts at local shops and businesses |
| Parent carers support | Dedicated staff member, plus information, social events, and training for parent carers |
| Young adult carers | Support for ages 18–25, including social group, emotional and practical support, and help with employability and benefits |
| Young carers | Support for ages 6–18, including assessments and support plans, residential trips, activity sessions, and training workshops/maths tuition |
| Contact Cares | A single point of contact for advice and support from professionals, including care and support built around carers and families |
You can contact St Helens Carers Centre on 01744 675615 for adult carers, or 01744 677279 for young carers. The centre also says carers can drop in or phone during opening times for advice or support.