Carers' Resource is the local, specialist carers' centre for the
Bradford and Airedale, Harrogate and Ripon, and Craven districts of Yorkshire.

Alert

Plan B for carers

Last changed: Thursday 9 April, 2020
The A-team's Colonel Hannibal Smith telling Templteon

Having a back up plan for what to do when a situation changes can be helpful for anyone in any walk of life at any time. For carers faced with the uncertainties and risks of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic it can be crucial. Having a plan of what you’ll do…
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Support continues for young carers

Last changed: Monday 6 April, 2020
Young carers have made an NHS craft activity using eggs and loo roll tubes

We are still able to support young carers throughout the coronavirus outbreak. We are calling all the families of young carers who we usually see one-to-one and those who come to our youth clubs. We are using Facebook and our website to make sure carers have links, especially to mental…
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Carers urged to get in touch

Last changed: Monday 6 April, 2020

We are urging unpaid carers to get in touch as normal for advice and support during the coronavirus crisis. Our staff are working from home giving carers information, advice and a listening ear. Our offices are closed to the public, staff are working from home to deal with phone calls…
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Update for carers and other users of Carers’ Resource

Last changed: Tuesday 24 March, 2020
A very old fashioned telephone

Tuesday 24 March 2020 After the Prime Minister’s announcements yesterday evening we have taken the decision to close our offices and offer support from staff who will be working from their own homes. We will still continue to support carers offering information, advice and support and urge everyone to…
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Note to carers and service users

Last changed: Wednesday 18 March, 2020

Wednesday 18 March 2020 Since the Prime Minister’s announcement on Monday we have been making arrangements to change the way we deliver our services. We will continue to provide a service but it will be different. Our offices will be closed to the public but staff will be on hand…
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Coronavirus guidance for carers

Last changed: Wednesday 18 March, 2020
Hands being washed in a sink

Last updated Tuesday 17 March 2020. Do you provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems? If you are worried that you or someone you look after may have the coronavirus and you cannot cope…
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