Events and activities

We know that you are committed to your caring role but we believe that carers also have a right to a life of their own and that you need to maintain a balance between their caring responsibilities and any leisure or social activities you would like to pursue. This should be taken into account during our assessment of your needs as a carer.

Carers Activities

There are a a range of leisure and social activities happening around Stockport that are specially for carers, this could be anything from support groups and pamper days to craft sessions and coffee mornings. Contact Signpost Stockport for Carers to find out what is happening in your area. 

Carers Week

Each year Carers Week shares the positive experiences as well as the more difficult and at the same time raises awareness of the issues faced by carers. During this week, a number of events and activities for carers of all ages take place. The key aims are for Carers Week are to:

• Highlight and celebrate the contribution made by carers
• Campaign for better support and services for carers
• Promote policies and best practice that can improve carers' quality of life
• Reach out to 'hidden' carers, ensuring they know where to find help and support.

Visit the Carers Week website

Useful contacts

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Signpost Stockport for Carers
Address: The Heaton Centre, Thornfield Road, Heaton Moor. Stockport SK4 3LD
Phone: 0161 442 0442
Fax: 0161 947 4699
Web: www.signpostforcarers.org.uk
Email: info@signpostforcarers.org.uk

Carers Week
Address: 20 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4LX
Phone: 0845 241 2582
Fax: 020 7378 9781
Web: www.carersweek.org
Email: mail@carersweek.org