A comprehensive guide to staying independent, improving your wellbeing and choosing your care.

Cheshire East Council is committed to supporting residents to live well and for longer, helping them to remain independent where they can do so safely.

Click here for the ISUU virtual page-turner web version.

Or please click on the link below for the full PDF Directory :

Audlem Carers Support Group meets at 10:30 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, now in the Shroppie Fly pub

Please do join us for chat and guidance in your caring role (over coffee and biscuits!)

Audlem Carers Support Group is open to anyone who provides care support to family members, friends or neighbours.

For more information please contact :

We can support young and adult Carers who either live in Cheshire East, care for a Cheshire East resident or are registered with a GP in East or South Cheshire.

Carers Help And Talk (CHAT) Line is available now for all Carers in Nantwich and Rural to Ring for emotional support :

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Please make sure you click on page 2 of the leaflet above for full details.

Specialist help from Lisa Gordon in filling out forms for applying for Attendance Allowance/PIP.

LISA GORDON has a wealth of knowledge in strategic and operational planning within Adult Health & Social Care.  Experienced in delivering projects to vulnerable adults in Cheshire, she also gives extensive support to adults on a 1-2-1 basis.  This includes providing confidential information and assistance for those in need of support to maintain their independence and to help make informed choices. With 10 years experience in supporting young people with Autism, she prides herself on helping individuals and families in difficult situations.

Financial support and advice, including:

• • Attendance Allowance

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

  • Disability related benefits

  • Carers Allowance

  • Lasting Power of Attorney

  • Funeral plans

  • Dealing with the affairs of the deceased

  • Money management

Age UK’s website provides detailed guidance on the following topics :

• Financial support for carers
• Juggling work and caring
• Dementia care
• Taking a break from caring
• Looking after myself
• My role has changed or ended

Age UK also has a useful 12-point Checklist for Carers.

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The Carers UK website is a fantastic, comprehensive resource with all the information you might need.

For example, if you are new to caring they have an Upfront Guide to take you straight to the information you need to know. Please click on the UPFRONT image above to access.

“Upfront is a simple tool for carers who are new to the maze of benefits and entitlements. Fill in your details, spend a couple of minutes answering questions and we’ll guide you to the information you need. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call – we’re here to help.”

The 40-page Looking After Someone guide below is for anyone caring for family or friends. The guide outlines your rights as a carer and gives an overview of the practical and financial support available.

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Please click here if you would like to open the above guide in the full browser.

We provide information, advice and support to unpaid carers.

A carer is someone of any age who provides unpaid support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems.

Carers may even be juggling paid work with their unpaid caring responsibilities at home. The term carer should not be confused with a care worker, or care assistant, who receives payment for looking after someone.

Carers have different needs and Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust can assist you in information regarding health issues, entitlements, mobility, grants for holidays, equipment and support. We also offer a wide range of activities, training and events for Carers throughout the year across Cheshire.

Our Helpline is Available Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm on 0300 102 0008

Cheshire East Area: (Unit 1) Brierley Business Centre, Mirion Street, Crewe CW1 2AZ
Tel: 01270 394897