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?

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 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 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.

Statutory carer’s assessments

In Rochdale, these are carried out by Rochdale Borough Council. They can also help you explore the support available to help you continue in your caring role.

We can request a Carer’s Assessment on your behalf, or you can contact the Council directly by phone at 0300 303 8886 or by email at adult.care@rochdale.gov.uk. Alternatively, visit their website: Support for carers of adults | Rochdale Borough Council.

Carer Awareness For Professionals

We work with professionals and organisations across Rochdale 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

  • December 2025

    • Heywood Coffee and Chat

      Tue16 Dec
      • Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
      • 16 Dec 2025, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Springvale Young Carers Group

      Tue16 Dec
      • Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ.
      • 16 Dec 2025, 4:15PM - 5:45PM
      More details

      Young Carers

    • Rochdale Coffee and Chat

      Wed17 Dec
      • The Courtyard, (formerly Yates) 10 Fleece Street, Rochdale, OL16 1LY
      • 17 Dec 2025, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Littleborough Coffee and Chat

      Thu18 Dec
      • Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
      • 18 Dec 2025, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Dementia Friendly Coffe and Chat

      Fri19 Dec
      • The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
      • 19 Dec 2025, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Book Club

      Fri19 Dec
      • Heywood Library Community Room, Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw MC Way, Heywood, OL10 1LL
      • 19 Dec 2025, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • January 2026

    • Middleton Coffee & Chat

      Mon12 Jan
      • Mind Café, 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
      • 12 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Bame Coffee and Chat

      Thu15 Jan
      • Kashmir Youth Project (KYP), Belfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 2UP
      • 15 Jan 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

  • 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
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