Bury Carers' Centre
Shiela Blackman; Manager Bury Carers Centre will be in attendance.
Minutes:
The Township Forum received a presentation from Sheila Blackman Manager Bury Carers, regarding the services provided by the Bury Carers Centre.
The Centre provides help and support to Carers within Bury. The help and support provided would include:
• One to One support
• Referral for a Carers Assessment
• Carers Support Groups
• Drop in facilities at the centre
• Outreach support across Bury.
• Social events and activities
• Training courses and sessions
• Access to counselling services.
• Information relating to Carers Rights and legislation.
• Relaxation and Holistic therapy.
The Centre manager reported that the Carers Centre is based on Silver Street, Bury and there is a second information point within Fairfield General Hospital.
The Centre manager reported that the Carers Centre works in partnership with Bury Council, NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group and other voluntary organisations.
It was agreed:
That Sheila Blackman, Manager Bury Carers Centre be thanked for her attendance.