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

Reports

Rising number of older carers – report reveals

Last changed: Wednesday 10 August, 2016

The number of people in their 80s or older who are relied on as carers has rocketed in the last seven years, according to a new report. Age UK says one in seven of the “oldest old” – an estimated 417,000 people in all – now provides some sort…
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Carers’ centres help boost carers’ skills and wellbeing

Last changed: Wednesday 10 August, 2016

A new report which focused on five carers’ centres – including the Carers’ Resource in Harrogate – has found they offer a great return on investment. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, which supports a network of carers’ centres across the UK, has produced the…
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Winter Warmth is helping support families

Last changed: Wednesday 17 December, 2014

Our First Contact Winter Warmth is supporting families in need in Bradford and Craven districts. Pleas read our report. Compiled over an operational period of three months,  more than 2,000 individual referrals were made on to agencies for specialist support – including financial…
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Carer Support Pathway in End of Life Care

Last changed: Thursday 6 March, 2014

                                             A report based on a six month pilot project to identify needs and recommend solutions for supporting carers during the ‘final year of life’ phase of a caring role. For the full report, click here.
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An end of life care pathway focused on the carer

Last changed: Thursday 6 March, 2014

Carers play a crucial role in supporting people at the end of life but often they can feel sidelined. Anna Jackson describes a carers support project – and outlines a carers pathway which reminds professionals of their needs – read the full report here.
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