Carer support you can access
We provide vital support to carers on our behalf to help them with their crucial role.
It provides:
Access to a 24-hour-a-day carers advice chatline
Get confidential advice and guidance whenever you need it.
Help for carers to create emergency plans
Plan ahead for situations where you may be unable to provide your caring role.
A Volunteer Befriending and Sitting in Service
Helping you find company and take a break when you need it.
A huge range of digital information resources
Access trusted information, guides and tools online — 24/7.
Access our services
Find out more about Lancashire Carers Service and Carers Count and how they can support you.
- Lancashire Carers Service - information, advice and support
- Carers Count - free advocacy support for unpaid carers in Lancashire.
Carer assessment
A carer assessment looks at your needs and how caring affects your life.
It can help you:
- Identify the support that would help you most
- Take a break from caring
- Look after your wellbeing
Support available
There is a range of support available to help you in your caring role.
This includes:
- Emotional support
- Carer breaks
- Practical help
- Financial support
- Training and information
We're here to help
Call Lancashire Carers Service on 0345 668 713. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Answerphone available out of hours).
Access the Lancashire Carers website.