Carers’ Hub Rochdale

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 Rochdale, Carers’ Hub Rochdale, 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?

  • 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 tailored to your needs.
  • 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.
  • 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, My Time voucher scheme, and volunteer Sitting-In service (for those caring for someone over 18). You can also enjoy the opportunity for a short break with a night or two away in a UK hotel through our partnership with Carefree (a small admin fee applies).
  • Activities & training
    Enjoy social events and learn new skills in a relaxed setting, both online and in person.
  • Regular newsletter
    Keep informed with updates, useful information and upcoming events.
  • Online community
    Join our Carers Community Network to share and connect online.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Volunteering Opportunities
    Share your time and skills to support others and make a difference.

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.
  • 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 groups and activities, relax, and have some time just for you – with support from our My Time voucher scheme.
  • 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.

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Carer Awareness For Professionals

Upcoming Events

  • February 2026
    • Cooking Session

      Tue17 Feb
      • Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
      • 17 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Younger Young Carers Fun Session

      Tue17 Feb
      • Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
      • 17 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Cooking Session

      Tue17 Feb
      • Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
      • 17 Feb 2026, 2:30PM - 4:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Total Ninja (transport provided)

      Wed18 Feb
      • Total Ninja, Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Manchester
      • 18 Feb 2026, 9:30AM - 4:00PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Co-Production Meeting (Welfare Focus)

      Thu19 Feb
      • St GeorgeÂ’s Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EB
      • 19 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session for Parent Carers (for parent carers and the person they care for)

      Thu19 Feb
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 19 Feb 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session for Parent Carers (for parent carers and the person you care for

      Thu19 Feb
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 19 Feb 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Book Club

      Fri20 Feb
      • Heywood Library Community Room, Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LL
      • 20 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon23 Feb
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 23 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Pamper Session

      Mon23 Feb
      • The Sailing Club, Lake Bank, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, OL15 0AS
      • 23 Feb 2026, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue24 Feb
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 24 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Springvale Young Carers Group

      Tue24 Feb
      • Springvale Youth Centre, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ
      • 24 Feb 2026, 4:15PM - 5:45PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed25 Feb
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 25 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Caring Minds Group (for carers supporting someone with a diagnosed mental health condition)

      Wed25 Feb
      • Castleton Community Centre, (Room 2), Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3AF
      • 25 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu26 Feb
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 26 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session for Parent Carers (for parent carers and the person they care for)

      Thu26 Feb
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 26 Feb 2026, 4:00PM - 5:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session for Parent Carers (for parent carers and the person you care for

      Thu26 Feb
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 26 Feb 2026, 4:00PM - 5:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri27 Feb
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 27 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Fitness with Frank

      Fri27 Feb
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 27 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • March 2026
    • Male CarersÂ’ Breakfast

      Tue3 Mar
      • Mill About, Spotland Bridge Mill, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BU
      • 03 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • New carer welcome and Information Session

      Tue3 Mar
      • St GeorgeÂ’s Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EB
      • 03 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • New carer welcome and Information Session

      Tue3 Mar
      • St GeorgeÂ’s Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EB
      • 03 Mar 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cake Coffee and Card Making/ Craft Session

      Thu5 Mar
      • River Beal Café, 14 Ladybarn Lane, Milnrow, Rochdale, OL16 4GQ
      • 05 Mar 2026, 10:45AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon9 Mar
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 09 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session

      Mon9 Mar
      • Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
      • 09 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session

      Mon9 Mar
      • Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
      • 09 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue10 Mar
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 10 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Ward 76 Performance

      Tue10 Mar
      • St GeorgeÂ’s Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EB
      • 10 Mar 2026, 12:45PM - 2:45PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed11 Mar
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 11 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Moss Street Young Carers Group

      Wed11 Mar
      • Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
      • 11 Mar 2026, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu12 Mar
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 12 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri13 Mar
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 13 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Saturday Coffee and Chat

      Sat14 Mar
      • The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall, OL16 1AZ
      • 14 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session

      Mon16 Mar
      • Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
      • 16 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cookery Session

      Mon16 Mar
      • Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
      • 16 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Gentle Stroll and Lunch

      Tue17 Mar
      • QueenÂ’s Park Café, Heywood, OL10 4UY
      • 17 Mar 2026, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Springvale Young Carers Group

      Tue17 Mar
      • Springvale Youth Centre, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ
      • 17 Mar 2026, 4:15PM - 5:45PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Visit to Rochdale Pioneers Museum (for carers and the person you care for)

      Wed18 Mar
      • Rochdale Pioneers Museum, 31 Toad Lane, Rochdale, OL12 0NU
      • 18 Mar 2026, 1:15PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • 9 to 5 The Musical

      Thu19 Mar
      • Middleton Arena, LCpl Joel Halliwell VC Way, Middleton, M24 1AG
      • 19 Mar 2026, 7:00PM - 10:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Book Club

      Fri20 Mar
      • Heywood Library Community Room, Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LL
      • 20 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon23 Mar
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 23 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Online Crafts with Erica

      Mon23 Mar
      • zoom
      • 23 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue24 Mar
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 24 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Spring Wreath Workshop

      Tue24 Mar
      • Castlemere Community Centre, Tweedale Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HH
      • 24 Mar 2026, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed25 Mar
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 25 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Bame Coffee and Chat

      Thu26 Mar
      • Kashmir Youth Project (KYP), Belfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 2UP
      • 26 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu26 Mar
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 26 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri27 Mar
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 27 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Fitness with Frank

      Fri27 Mar
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 27 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • April 2026
    • Bird Box Painting Session

      Wed1 Apr
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 01 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Evening Cookery Sessions

      Mon6 Apr
      • Castleton Community Centre, (Room 2), Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3AF
      • 06 Apr 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue7 Apr
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 07 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Male CarersÂ’ Breakfast

      Tue7 Apr
      • Mill About, Spotland Bridge Mill, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BU
      • 07 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed8 Apr
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 08 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lunchtime Concert

      Wed8 Apr
      • St Mary in the Baum Church, 2 St MaryÂ’s Gate, Rochdale, OL16 1AP
      • 08 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu9 Apr
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 09 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri10 Apr
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 10 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Saturday Coffee and Chat

      Sat11 Apr
      • The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall, OL16 1AZ
      • 11 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon13 Apr
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 13 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Book Club

      Tue14 Apr
      • Heywood Library Community Room, Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LL
      • 14 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon20 Apr
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 20 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Cream Tea at Mercure Norton Grange (for carers and the person you care for)

      Mon20 Apr
      • Mercure Norton Grange, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2XZ
      • 20 Apr 2026, 1:30PM - 2:45PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed22 Apr
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 22 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Caring Minds Group (for carers supporting someone with a diagnosed mental health condition)

      Wed22 Apr
      • Castleton Community Centre, (Room 2), Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3AF
      • 22 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Bame Coffee and Chat Special Eid Celebration

      Thu23 Apr
      • Kashmir Youth Project (KYP), Belfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 2UP
      • 23 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu23 Apr
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 23 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri24 Apr
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 24 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Fitness with Frank

      Fri24 Apr
      • Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
      • 24 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Happy Times and Light Lunch (for carers and the person you care for)

      Mon27 Apr
      • Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
      • 27 Apr 2026, 12:30PM - 2:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Evening Cookery Sessions

      Tue28 Apr
      • Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3BS
      • 28 Apr 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Evening Cookery Sessions

      Tue28 Apr
      • Castleton Community Centre, (Room 2), Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 3AF
      • 28 Apr 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Walk, Talk, Tea and toasted sandwich

      Thu30 Apr
      • Woodlands Café, Hollingworth Lake (where the visitor centre used to be), Littleborough, OL15 0AQ
      • 30 Apr 2026, 11:30AM - 1:15PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • May 2026
    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue5 May
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 05 May 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed6 May
      • The Courtyard, (formerly YatesÂ’) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 06 May 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu7 May
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 07 May 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat

      Fri8 May
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 08 May 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon11 May
      • 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 11 May 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult 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

We’re here to help. If you’d like to find out more about the support available to you, contact us today.

You are not alone. Carers’ Hub Rochdale is here to support you every step of the way