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Government guidance for unpaid carers
For the latest Government guidance (last updated 13th April) please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-providing-unpaid-care/guidance-for-those-who-provide-unpaid-care-to-friends-or-family
Our current service offer
We would like to assure you that our support for carers continues.
Trafford Carers has launched a number of projects over the last couple of months to support carers during these difficult times and we continue to offer the majority of services either over the phone, via digital (zoom or MS Teams) and in some circumstances face to face (please note that this is fully risk assessed ahead of making any appointments to minimise infection risks)
Services carers can access include:
Our helpline (0161 848 2400 option 1) is open from: Monday-Thursday: 9:00am- 8:00pm
Friday- 9:00am- 4:00pm
Closed on Bank Holidays
Counselling – operating either over the phone or via a video call
Therapies – this service is currently suspended
Befriending (New Service funded by The National Lottery Community Fund) – Please contact the helpline for more information
Benefit advice – accessed through the casework team
Art group – Every Wednesday at 10am on Zoom (call the helpline for information)
Wellbeing Wednesday – Every Wednesday at 10am on Zoom (call the helpline for information)