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.



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
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:
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
February 2026
Cooking Session
Tue17 Feb- Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
- 17 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
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
Young Carers
Cooking Session
Tue17 Feb- Moss Street Youth Centre, Moss Street, Rochdale, OL16 5NL
- 17 Feb 2026, 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Young Carers
Total Ninja (transport provided)
Wed18 Feb- Total Ninja, Tenax Road, Trafford Park, Manchester
- 18 Feb 2026, 9:30AM - 4:00PM
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
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
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
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
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon23 Feb- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 23 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Pamper Session
Mon23 Feb- The Sailing Club, Lake Bank, Hollingworth Lake, Littleborough, OL15 0AS
- 23 Feb 2026, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Heywood Coffee and Chat
Tue24 Feb- Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
- 24 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Adult Carers
Springvale Young Carers Group
Tue24 Feb- Springvale Youth Centre, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ
- 24 Feb 2026, 4:15PM - 5:45PM
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
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
Adult Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu26 Feb- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 26 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
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
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
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri27 Feb- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 27 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Fitness with Frank
Fri27 Feb- Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
- 27 Feb 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
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
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
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
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
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon9 Mar- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 09 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Cookery Session
Mon9 Mar- Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
- 09 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Adult Carers
Cookery Session
Mon9 Mar- Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
- 09 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Adult Carers
Heywood Coffee and Chat
Tue10 Mar- Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
- 10 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Adult Carers
Ward 76 Performance
Tue10 Mar- St GeorgeÂ’s Hall, Bury Road, Rochdale, OL11 4EB
- 10 Mar 2026, 12:45PM - 2:45PM
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
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
Young Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu12 Mar- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 12 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri13 Mar- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 13 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Saturday Coffee and Chat
Sat14 Mar- The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall, OL16 1AZ
- 14 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Adult Carers
Cookery Session
Mon16 Mar- Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
- 16 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Adult Carers
Cookery Session
Mon16 Mar- Lighthouse Project, Middleton Shopping Centre, Limetrees Road, Manchester, M24 4EL
- 16 Mar 2026, 3:00PM - 4:15PM
Adult Carers
Gentle Stroll and Lunch
Tue17 Mar- Queen’s Park Café, Heywood, OL10 4UY
- 17 Mar 2026, 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Adult Carers
Springvale Young Carers Group
Tue17 Mar- Springvale Youth Centre, Oldham Road, Middleton, M24 2JZ
- 17 Mar 2026, 4:15PM - 5:45PM
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
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
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
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon23 Mar- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 23 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Online Crafts with Erica
Mon23 Mar- zoom
- 23 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Heywood Coffee and Chat
Tue24 Mar- Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
- 24 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Adult Carers
Spring Wreath Workshop
Tue24 Mar- Castlemere Community Centre, Tweedale Street, Rochdale, OL11 1HH
- 24 Mar 2026, 12:30PM - 2:30PM
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
Adult Carers
Bame Coffee and Chat
Thu26 Mar- Kashmir Youth Project (KYP), Belfield Road, Rochdale, OL16 2UP
- 26 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu26 Mar- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 26 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri27 Mar- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 27 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Fitness with Frank
Fri27 Mar- Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
- 27 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
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
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
Adult Carers
Heywood Coffee and Chat
Tue7 Apr- Heywood Magic Market, York Street, Heywood, OL10 1LT
- 07 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Adult Carers
Male CarersÂ’ Breakfast
Tue7 Apr- Mill About, Spotland Bridge Mill, Bridgefold Road, Rochdale, OL11 5BU
- 07 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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
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
Adult Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu9 Apr- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 09 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri10 Apr- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 10 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Saturday Coffee and Chat
Sat11 Apr- The Martlet Kitchen, Rochdale Town Hall, OL16 1AZ
- 11 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon13 Apr- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 13 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon20 Apr- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 20 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
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
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
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
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
Adult Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu23 Apr- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 23 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri24 Apr- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 24 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Fitness with Frank
Fri24 Apr- Heywood Baptist Church, Rochdale Road, Heywood, OL10 1LE
- 24 Apr 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
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
Adult Carers
Evening Cookery Sessions
Tue28 Apr- Castleton Community Centre, Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3BS
- 28 Apr 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM
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
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
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
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
Adult Carers
Littleborough Coffee and Chat
Thu7 May- Gladwins, 4 Ingliss Street, Littleborough, OL15 9RP
- 07 May 2026, 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Adult Carers
Dementia Friendly Coffee and Chat
Fri8 May- The Willows, Broad Lane, Rochdale, OL16 4PP
- 08 May 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
Middleton Coffee & Chat
Mon11 May- 14a-16 Wood Street, Middleton, M24 5TF
- 11 May 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Adult Carers
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
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