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.

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.
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).
Activities & training
Enjoy social events and learn new skills in a relaxed setting, online and face-to-face.
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.
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.

Statutory carer’s assessments

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

To arrange a Carer’s Assessment, please contact the Council by phone on 0300 111 8010 or email fi****************@***************ov.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.