A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness or disability. They may even be juggling paid work with caring responsibilities at home. Carers’ Resource provides support for carers, no matter what their age, race, religion or needs.
We deliver services in Bradford, Craven, Harrogate and Selby Districts.
Carers’ Resource exists to support unpaid carers. We provide information, advice and support to carers, to the people they care for and to professionals who work with them. Carers’ Resource is an independent, award-winning Yorkshire charity which is open to everyone and offers emotional and practical help to enable them to cope.
As the charity has grown and developed, we have taken on other roles, too. For example, we help people after they return home from hospital, and provide assistance in people’s own homes through our dedicated domiciliary care service - Care@.
We can help with information, advice and support for adult carers
Someone to listen and understand - call our advice line on 0808 501 5939
Advice and support on hospital, GP and social care services
Planning advice for emergencies
Help with form filling
A carer ID card
An informative newsletter
Advice about maintaining your own wellbeing and looking after yourself
Groups and events for carers to socialise and support one another in a relaxed setting
Advice about employment and training
What else is available?
support for isolated carers
practical carer support
carers’ assessments will identify the support that can be provided
carers information tailored to individual needs and circumstances
carers will be made aware of services for themselves or the person they care for
carers will be helped to plan for emergencies
an independent advocacy service to address concerns and allow a carer to find ways to access
support carers can share experiences of caring and access breaks, education, training, leisure and employment
a carers personal budget which provides small one-off payments to carers to promote their own health and well-being
supporting professionals and raising carer awareness
a way for carers’ voices to be heard by local decision makers
Carers’ Resource Support for Parent Carers
We can offer you a carers’ wellbeing review to help identify your needs and explore support that is available to you. We have a support group for parent carers who are registered with us, where we share information about local services and support. We also provide online topical webinars and peer support groups where you can meet other parent carers and talk to one of our locality workers. Contact: 01274 449660 www.carersresource.org
Who are the services for?
Carers of any age who live in or care for someone who lives in the Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven areas. However, young carers are likely to be referred to specific young carers’ services. People who undertake caring as part of their paid employment or their voluntary work for an organisation are not able to access this service.
Opening times: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (excluding Bank Holidays)
Carers resource is provided for free. Charges may apply for other services carers are directed to, including those services from a provider. The service will let carers know what charges apply.
How do I access this service? You can access the service in person: 15 Park View Court, St Paul's Road, Shipley, BD18 3DZ Telephone: 01274 449660 to make an appointment or for information.
The Bradford SEND Local Offer is a free and impartial service provided by Bradford Council. The information contained within the website is available for the purposes of identifying services and provision that are available to children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This information does not represent a recommendation or an endorsement of a Service or Provider and neither does the Bradford Council or its partners make any representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the information.
Anyone seeking to use or access a service or provision is responsible for undertaking their own checks to determine the suitability and fitness for purpose of that service and provision. Some providers will be registered and inspected by external agencies, such as Ofsted or the Care Quality Commission. Anyone working with children and young people will be required to have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service Check (the replacement for the Criminal Record Check), safeguarding policies and insurance in place, which they should make available to you on request.
