Staffordshire Together for Carers Service

Are You A Carer?

Do you look after a family member or friend who couldn’t manage without your support? Perhaps they have a long-term illness, disability, mental health condition, or issues related to ageing.

Whether you provide care for a few hours a week or around the clock, your role is invaluable. But who’s looking after you?

Are You A Young Carer?

You might be looking after a parent, sibling, or relative who needs extra support. If you help at home in ways others your age don’t, you’re not alone – we’re here for you.

If you support someone living in Staffordshire or registered with a GP in Staffordshire, Staffordshire Together for Carers service, and our dedicated service for young carers, is here for you.

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How can we support you?

We’re here to support you in your caring role for as long as you choose, while helping to protect your health and well-being. We understand that being a carer can be both rewarding and challenging. Our team offers expert information, guidance, and a wide range of personalised support to make life a little easier.

We take the time to listen, understand your needs, and create a tailored support plan just for you because every carer’s journey is unique.

What Can We Offer?

Support for Adult & Parent Carers

  • Dedicated support
    Get personalised one-to-one support to help you in your caring role.
  • Well-being assessment & support plan
    Have a simple conversation to explore your needs and create a support plan that works for you.
  • Information & advice
    Receive guidance on topics like benefits, legal rights and more.
  • Community connections
    We’ll help you connect with local services and friendly community groups to support both you and the person you care for.
  • Emergency & future planning
    Feel more prepared with support planning for both urgent and long-term situations. Find out more about Contingency Planning.
  • Counselling
    Access talking therapy to support your emotional well-being and help you manage the challenges of caring.
  • Time for you & peer support
    Help to take a well-deserved break and meet other carers who truly understand, with support from our regular local Coffee & Chat sessions. You can also enjoy a short break, a night or two away in a UK hotel, through our partnership with Carefree (a small admin fee applies).
  • Online resources
    Access a range of helpful information and tools whenever you need them. Carers UK Digital Resource for carers is a website designed just   for you to provide help, advice and information to support you in your caring role.  Access provided for free here www.carersdigital.org use code NCOMPASS
  • Online community
    Join our Carers Community Network to share and connect online.
  • Volunteering Opportunities
    Share your time and skills to support others and make a difference.
  • Regular newsletter
    Keep informed with updates, useful information and upcoming events.
  • Activities & training
    Enjoy social events and learn new skills in a relaxed setting, online and face-to-face.
  • Carers Help and Talk (CHAT) Line
    Speak with a friendly volunteer here to offer a listening ear over the phone.
  • Pen Pal
    Exchange handwritten letters with a caring volunteer here to offer a personal touch.
  • Support for former carers
    Receive guidance, emotional support, and practical help as you adjust to life after caring, with access to information, training, and opportunities to stay connected.
  • Carer ID cards
    Guidance and support to apply for a card that recognises your caring role and helps in everyday situations and emergencies. Find out more about Carer ID Card.
  • Carers’ Voice
    Tell us what matters to you so we can shape our services, and help other organisations do the same, to better support carers like you.

Male Carers

You might not see yourself as a carer, but if you’re supporting a partner, parent, child, friend, or neighbour because of illness, disability, mental health issues, or substance use, you’re not alone. Many men tell us they’re “just getting on with it”, balancing work, family, and caring responsibilities, often without support. Staffordshire Together for Carers is here to help in a practical and respectful way. We can provide clear information, help you understand your rights and options, support you with work or finances, and offer a space to discuss things if they become overwhelming. Support is available at your own pace, in a way that suits you.

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Parent Carers

If you’re a parent caring for a child or young person with additional needs, a disability, long‑term health condition, or mental health needs, you might see it simply as part of being a parent, even when it feels exhausting or overwhelming. Many parent carers put their own needs last while managing appointments, education, finances, and everyday family life. Staffordshire Together for Carers is here to support you. We can help you understand what support you’re entitled to, discuss challenges related to school or services, offer practical advice, and assist you in finding time and space for yourself. Support is flexible and tailored to your family, with more detailed information available for you to explore when you’re ready.

Support For Young Carers

We know being a young carer can be tough at times, and we’re here for you. We can help you to:

  • Find solutions together
    Talk with you and your family to find the support that makes the biggest difference to you.
  • Get support at school or college
    We can help make things a bit easier to balance caring with your education.
  • Counselling
    Get someone to talk to who understands and can help you with any worries or feelings you have about caring.
  • Connect with other young carers
    Meet others your age who understand what it’s like to be a young carer. Make new friends, share experiences, and build new skills together.
  • Take a break
    Join in fun group and activities, relax, and have some time just for you.
  • Emergency planning
    Prepare a plan for who would support the person you care for if you couldn’t due to an emergency.
  • Young Carers’ Voice
    We’ll help you speak up about what matters to you and the support you need, and we’ll listen to your ideas about how we can support you and other young carers.
Find Out More

Community Grant Scheme

The Community Grant Scheme helps local groups and organisations run activities that support carers in Staffordshire. It is designed to strengthen community‑based support and create local networks that make a real difference to carers’ lives.

The scheme is managed by Support Staffordshire, who oversee applications and offers guidance throughout the process. Grants can be used to support a wide range of activities, including:

  • Creative ways to raise awareness of caring and reach carers in the community
  • Activities that improve carers’ emotional and physical well-being
  • Peer support groups and befriending opportunities
  • Carer resources and wellbeing packs for use at home
  • Training and skills development for carers
  • Life skills training and development for the person being cared for

The scheme is open to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations that want to develop or expand support for carers at a local level.

Find out more about Support Staffordshire: https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk

To apply please fill out the online form here

Support Staffordshire can also help you understand whether your idea is eligible and guide you through the application process, please email them at consultancy@supportstaffordshire.org.uk

Statutory carer’s assessments

A Carer’s Assessment is a free conversation about your needs as a carer. Both adult carers and young carers can have a Carer’s Assessment.

In Staffordshire, these are carried out by Staffordshire County Council. They help you understand how caring impacts you and explore the support available to help you continue in your caring role. If you are a young carer, they can talk with you (and your family) about how caring affects you and what support might make things easier at home or school.

To arrange a Carer’s Assessment, please contact the Council by phone on 0300 111 8010 or email firstcontactcarers@staffordshire.gov.uk.

Carer Awareness For Professionals

We work with professionals and organisations across Staffordshire to raise awareness of unpaid carers, helping to identify and support more people in caring roles.

Our flexible, tailored approach is designed to suit your time, setting, and professional needs. Support can include:

  • Carer Awareness Briefings
  • Carer Awareness Training
  • Carer Champion Training
  • Guidance for organisations and groups working towards our Carer Friendly Mark

If you’re a professional and would like to learn more or get involved, please get in touch.

Upcoming Events

  • March 2026

    • After school activities Cannock Chase -Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in term time

      Wed18 Mar
      • Rugeley Community Centre, Burnthill Ln, Rugeley WS15 2HX
      • 18 Mar 2026, 4:30PM - 17 Dec 2026, 6:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

  • April 2026

    • Carers wellbeing peer support drop in every Friday – (No session on 3rd April – Good Friday)

      Fri10 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 10 Apr 2026, 10:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Burton – Every second Monday of the month in term time

      Mon13 Apr
      • Riverside Church, High Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1LD
      • 13 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Tue14 Apr
      • Rugeley Library 12 Anson St, Rugeley WS15 2BB
      • 14 Apr 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Walk & Talk

      Tue14 Apr
      • Westport Lake Visitor Centre Westport Lake Road Longport Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4RZ
      • 14 Apr 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue14 Apr
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 14 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue14 Apr
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 14 Apr 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Carers Lunch

      Wed15 Apr
      • The Newbridge Stonehouse Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 0JU
      • 15 Apr 2026, 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Cannock Chase -Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in term time

      Wed15 Apr
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 15 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Lichfield

      Wed15 Apr
      • King Edwards Sports Centre, Kings Hill Road, WS14 9DE
      • 15 Apr 2026, 5:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Cannock Chase-Every 3rd Wednesday of the month in term time –

      Wed15 Apr
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 15 Apr 2026, 6:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Zoom activities

      Thu16 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 16 Apr 2026, 4:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Zoom activities

      Thu16 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 16 Apr 2026, 5:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities South Staffordshire

      Mon20 Apr
      • Breathing Space Hub, Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Road, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY3 4HB May take place at Breathing space Farm in Trysull, confirmation sent prior to session
      • 20 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue21 Apr
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 21 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue21 Apr
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 21 Apr 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Burton

      Fri24 Apr
      • Burton Library, Room 1 1 High Street, Burton, DE14 1AH
      • 24 Apr 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Fri24 Apr
      • Burntwood Library, Sankeys Corner, Bridge Cross Rd, Chase Terrace, Burntwood WS7 2BX
      • 24 Apr 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Mon27 Apr
      • Childhood Cancer Alliance Business Enterprise Park, CCPA, Weston Rd, Stafford ST18 0BF
      • 27 Apr 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Cannock

      Tue28 Apr
      • Pye Green Community Centre, Meeting Room 1, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP
      • 28 Apr 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Staffordshire Moorlands

      Tue28 Apr
      • Cheddleton Community Centre Hollow Ln, Cheddleton, Leek ST13 7LF
      • 28 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Mental Health Support Group Last Wednesday of the month

      Wed29 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 29 Apr 2026, 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Spring & Summer Craft Workshops -Living Spring Wreath Workshop

      Wed29 Apr
      • St Peters Church & Community Centre, Hawksworth, Silver Link Road, Tamworth, B77 2HH
      • 29 Apr 2026, 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Lichfield – Every 4th Wednesday of the month in term time.

      Wed29 Apr
      • King Edwards Sports Centre, Kings Hill Road, WS14 9DE
      • 29 Apr 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Bradwell

      Thu30 Apr
      • Bradwell Community Education Centre, Riceyman Road Newcastle-under- Lyme ST5 8LF
      • 30 Apr 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • May 2026

    • Carers wellbeing peer support drop in every Friday

      Fri1 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 01 May 2026, 10:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Fri1 May
      • Waitrose Community Room Trinity Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AQ
      • 01 May 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Lichfield

      Tue5 May
      • Beacon Park Village, Lower Sandford, St Lichfield, WS13 6JN
      • 05 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Cheadle

      Tue5 May
      • Cheadle Fire Station Ashbourne Road Cheadle Staffordshire ST10 1HF
      • 05 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Stafford

      Tue5 May
      • Cup a Cha, 4-5 North Walls Stafford ST16 3AD
      • 05 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Codsall

      Wed6 May
      • Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill Codsall WV8 2ER
      • 06 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki every Wednesday

      Wed6 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 06 May 2026, 2:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Lichfield

      Wed6 May
      • King Edwards Sports Centre, Kings Hill Road, WS14 9DE
      • 06 May 2026, 5:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga every Wednesday

      Wed6 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 06 May 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lunch at The Wellness Garden

      Thu7 May
      • Gardners Rest Café John Hall Wellness Garden, Fowlchurch Road, Leek, Moorlands, ST13 6AX
      • 07 May 2026, 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra every Thursday

      Thu7 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 07 May 2026, 7:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Fri8 May
      • Burton Library, High Street, Burton On Trent, DE14 1AH
      • 08 May 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Burton

      Mon11 May
      • Riverside Church, High Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1LD
      • 11 May 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Walk & Talk

      Tue12 May
      • Wolseley Bridge Visitor Centre Wolseley Bridge ST17 0WT
      • 12 May 2026, 1:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue12 May
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 12 May 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue12 May
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 12 May 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Tamworth

      Wed13 May
      • St Peters Church & Community Centre, Hawksworth, Silver Link Road, Tamworth District B77 2HH
      • 13 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Leek

      Wed13 May
      • Daisy Haye Retirement Village Ball Haye Road Leek ST13 6AU
      • 13 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Spring & Summer Craft Workshops – Junk Journal Gift Tags & Cards

      Wed13 May
      • Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP
      • 13 May 2026, 1:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Fri15 May
      • St Peter’s Church & Community Centre Hawksworth, Silver Link Road, Tamworth District, B77 2HH
      • 15 May 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Chase Nature Connection

      Mon18 May
      • 18 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities South Staffordshire

      Mon18 May
      • Breathing Space Hub, Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Road, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY3 4HB May take place at Breathing space Farm in Trysull, confirmation sent prior to session
      • 18 May 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Uttoxeter

      Tue19 May
      • Waitrose Community Room, Trinity Rd, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AQ
      • 19 May 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue19 May
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 19 May 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue19 May
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 19 May 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Evening Session

      Tue19 May
      • Pye Green Community Centre, Meeting Room 1, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP
      • 19 May 2026, 6:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Evening Coffee and Chat

      Tue19 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 19 May 2026, 7:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Male carers Lunch

      Wed20 May
      • The Radford Bank Inn Stonehouse Radford Bank, ST17 4PG
      • 20 May 2026, 12:00PM
      More details

    • After school activities Cannock Chase

      Wed20 May
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 20 May 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Cannock Chase

      Wed20 May
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 20 May 2026, 6:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Cannock

      Tue26 May
      • Pye Green Community Centre, Meeting Room 1, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP
      • 26 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Mental Health Support Group Last Wednesday of the month

      Wed27 May
      • Online via Zoom
      • 27 May 2026, 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Bradwell

      Thu28 May
      • Bradwell Community Education Centre, Riceyman Road Newcastle-under- Lyme ST5 8LF
      • 28 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Burton

      Fri29 May
      • Burton Library, Room 1 1 High Street, Burton, DE14 1AH
      • 29 May 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • June 2026

    • Spring & Summer Craft Workshops – Everlasting Book Bouquet

      Mon1 Jun
      • Burton Library, High Street, Burton On Trent, DE14 1AH
      • 01 Jun 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Lichfield

      Tue2 Jun
      • Beacon Park Village, Lower Sandford, St Lichfield, WS13 6JN
      • 02 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Cheadle

      Tue2 Jun
      • Cheadle Fire Station Ashbourne Road Cheadle Staffordshire ST10 1HF
      • 02 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Stafford

      Tue2 Jun
      • Cup a Cha, 4-5 North Walls Stafford ST16 3AD
      • 02 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Codsall

      Wed3 Jun
      • Trinity Methodist Church, Histons Hill Codsall WV8 2ER
      • 03 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki every Wednesday

      Wed3 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 03 Jun 2026, 2:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga every Wednesday

      Wed3 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 03 Jun 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra every Thursday

      Thu4 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 04 Jun 2026, 7:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Carers wellbeing peer support drop in every Friday

      Fri5 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 05 Jun 2026, 10:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Burton

      Mon8 Jun
      • Riverside Church, High Street, Burton on Trent, DE14 1LD
      • 08 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Do You Have a Contingency Plan?

      Tue9 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 09 Jun 2026, 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue9 Jun
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 09 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Stafford

      Tue9 Jun
      • Thirlmere Way Community Centre, Thirlmere Way (off Wolverhampton Road), Stafford, ST17 9EJ.
      • 09 Jun 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Tamworth

      Wed10 Jun
      • St Peters Church & Community Centre, Hawksworth, Silver Link Road, Tamworth District B77 2HH
      • 10 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Walk & Talk

      Thu11 Jun
      • National Arboretum Croxall Road, Alrewas, Burton-upon Trent, DE13 7AR
      • 11 Jun 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities South Staffordshire

      Mon15 Jun
      • Breathing Space Hub, Baggeridge Country Park, Gospel End Road, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY3 4HB May take place at Breathing space Farm in Trysull, confirmation sent prior to session
      • 15 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Uttoxeter

      Tue16 Jun
      • Waitrose Community Room, Trinity Rd, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AQ
      • 16 Jun 2026, 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue16 Jun
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 16 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Newcastle under Lyme

      Tue16 Jun
      • New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 0JG
      • 16 Jun 2026, 6:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Evening Coffee and Chat

      Tue16 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 16 Jun 2026, 6:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Paint a Pot at Amerton Farm

      Wed17 Jun
      • Amerton Farm & Craft Centre Amerton Farm, Stafford, ST18 0LA
      • 17 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
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      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Cannock Chase

      Wed17 Jun
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 17 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • After school activities Cannock Chase

      Wed17 Jun
      • Cannock Chase Family Hub, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
      • 17 Jun 2026, 6:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Zoom activities

      Thu18 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 18 Jun 2026, 4:15PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Zoom activities

      Thu18 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 18 Jun 2026, 5:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Spring & Summer Craft Workshop-Enchanted Book Nooks

      Mon22 Jun
      • Burton Library, High Street, Burton On Trent, DE14 1AH
      • 22 Jun 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Spring & Summer Craft Workshops-Ceramic Nature Inspired Windchimes

      Tue23 Jun
      • Ceramic Nature Inspired Windchimes Waitrose Community Room, Trinity Road, Uttoxeter, ST14 8AQ
      • 23 Jun 2026, 1:00PM
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      Adult Carers

    • Mental Health Support Group Last Wednesday of the month

      Wed24 Jun
      • Online via Zoom
      • 24 Jun 2026, 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Lichfield

      Wed24 Jun
      • Lichfield Leisure Centre, Curborough Road, Lichfield, WS13 7RB
      • 24 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Bradwell

      Thu25 Jun
      • Bradwell Community Education Centre, Riceyman Road Newcastle-under- Lyme ST5 8LF
      • 25 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Manual Handling Course for Carers

      Thu25 Jun
      • Unit 2 the Portal, Elmhurst Business Park, Elmhurst, Lichfield WS13 8EX
      • 25 Jun 2026, 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Burton

      Fri26 Jun
      • Burton Library, Room 1 1 High Street, Burton, DE14 1AH
      • 26 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Coffee & Chat Cannock

      Tue30 Jun
      • Pye Green Community Centre, Meeting Room 1, Bradbury Lane, Hednesford, WS12 4EP
      • 30 Jun 2026, 10:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • After school activities Staffordshire Moorlands

      Tue30 Jun
      • Cheddleton Community Centre Hollow Ln, Cheddleton, Leek ST13 7LF
      • 30 Jun 2026, 4:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

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Who Is A Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid support to a loved one who would struggle without them. This could be helping with everyday tasks, providing emotional support, or managing medication and appointments.

Many carers don’t even realise they are carers – they just see it as ‘helping out’ or ‘doing what family does.’ But your role is important, and you deserve support too.

Get In Touch

You are not alone. Staffordshire Together for Carers Service is here to support you every step of the way.

You are not alone. Staffordshire Together for Carers’ is here to support you every step of the way

  • Thanks SO much for your help today, and for the sympathetic ear. Just what I needed!
    Carer
  • Aww you’re a diamond Debbie, thank you very much for all your help
    Carer
  • It has been great to come out together, get out of the house and meet other people and other carers. We need to get out more often together.
    Carer
  • First session attended – lovely to meet and talk to others in the same situation.
    Carer
  • When you first start caring, you’re lost, no one tells you what to do, where to go or whether you’re doing it right or wrong. But when I got in touch with yourselves everything started coming together, the support given helped me make sense of everything and pointed me in the right direction. Suddenly I wasn’t alone, and I knew exactly where I could turn to when I needed more help.
    Carer
  • I just wanted to say thanks ever so much for the call that day. It’s the first time someone’s asked how I am in a very long time, it certainly made a difference to my day, I didn’t really know how to answer it to be honest. I don’t get to speak to many people so that was a very welcome phone call. Just wanted to tell you that you brightened someone’s day that day and you do make a difference. Thanks again.
    Carer
  • I love these sessions with you, they make me feel good and happy. They are really fun.
    Young carer
  • She is really enjoying herself at groups, it is doing her the world of good to get that break away from home and make new friends. We are so so grateful for everything you do for her and what you offer is phenomenal, so thank you
    Parent of young carer
  • Thanks for helping me. Your help matters to me. The people running that group we went to noticed how much I liked you and trusted you. Makes all the difference to have someone to speak to.
    Carer
  • Great. We really enjoyed it. Great fun. Thank you so much.
    Young carer and family

Carers’ Well-being Partnership

Staffordshire Together for Carers coordinates a well-being partnership that brings together trusted local organisations to enhance support for carers of all ages across Staffordshire. The partnership complements the main carers service by linking carers to specialist advice, emotional support, well-being activities, creative opportunities, digital inclusion, and community-based assistance. The Carers Well-being Partnership includes:

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YESS (Your Emotional Support Service)


YESS (Your Emotional Support Service) offers confidential one-to-one counselling for young carers, tailored to what matters most to them. The service helps young carers manage stress, build resilience, and improve their emotional well-being.
YESS also delivers group well-being sessions, shares helpful self-support resources,
and can signpost young carers to specialist support where needed.

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Changes Health and Well-being

Changes Health and Well-being support Carers referred via Staffordshire Together for Carers through online and face-to-face channels at accessible community locations, including schools. Services include one-to-one sessions, group activities, well-being workshops, online peer support, social events, and accredited training
opportunities.

Support Staffordshire
Support Staffordshire

Support Staffordshire is the county’s voluntary sector infrastructure organisation. It will
manage and promote the Community Grant Scheme, building capacity within the Voluntary
and Social Enterprise Sector to address Carers’ needs and help Carers establish local support
networks.

Citizen Advice
Citizen Advice


Citizen Advice provides personalised financial support to Carers in Staffordshire, including help with budgeting, benefit checks, and guidance to specialist services. They organise group training sessions and promote community involvement through outreach programmes.

AbilityNet
AbilityNet

AbilityNet provides specialised digital accessibility support for unpaid carers across Staffordshire through both online and face-to-face sessions at accessible community venues, delivered by trained staff and volunteers.

Kooth
Kooth

Kooth offers free, confidential, and anonymous online mental health support for young carers. Young carers can access onetoone support from qualified counsellors. via live text chat or therapeutic messaging. The Kooth platform also provides age- appropriate well-being content, self-help tools, journaling, and guided activities,
enabling young carers to explore their feelings, set personal goals, and build emotional resilience in a safe online space.

ASM Sports
ASM Sports


ASM Sports offers a variety of fun and inclusive physical activities for carers across Staffordshire. This includes alternative sports sessions, venue-based activities, inflatables, holiday clubs, Mini Medics training, healthy-eating workshops, and discounted sports equipment, helping carers stay active and enjoy time away from their caring responsibilities.

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Burton Albion Community Trust

Burton Albion Community Trust runs sports, well-being, and community programmes that carers can participate in locally. Activities concentrate on fitness, healthy living, and respite, giving carers the opportunity to focus on their own well- being in a supportive setting.

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Active Lichfield’s Get In 2 It

Active Lichfield’s Get In 2 It programme provides carers with access to inclusive fitness sessions, outdoor activities, well-being classes, and home-based workouts across the district. The programme helps carers to improve physical health, reduce
stress, and take time for themselves.

New Vic Theatre
New Vic Theatre


New Vic Theatre provides creative workshops and activities to support carers’ mental and physical well-being. Held at the theatre and in community venues, these sessions promote creativity, connection, and peer support, offering carers the chance to explore acting, creative arts, and enjoyable group activities.

Enjoying Creativity Outdoors
Enjoying Creativity Outdoors

Enjoying Creativity Outdoors offers creative workshops and events for children, young and young adult carers during school holidays, as well as sessions for adult carers. Activities centre on creativity, well-being, and outdoor activities in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Breathing Space Therapeutic Services
Breathing Space Therapeutic Services

Breathing Space Therapeutic Services provides a peaceful and restorative setting for carers located in tranquil woodland. The service offers one‑to‑one therapeutic support, customised well-being workshops, and training for both adult and young
carers, promoting emotional health and recovery.

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Wellbeing

We offer a range of services to help you take control of your health and well-being

Counselling

We provide therapeutic support, helping individuals overcome their difficulties

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