North Staffs Carers Association (NSC) has over 35 years of experience supporting unpaid Carers in North Staffordshire. Providing information, advice, guidance and support to Carers from the age of 5 upwards, offering monthly groups, 1:1 support and break activities.
Support is flexible to meet the needs of Carers and their families adopting a person centred approach in order to minimise the impact of the caring role within the family unit.
Support we provide :
- One to one assistance from a Carers Support Worker
- Emotional Support, Practical Information and Advice
- Carers Support and Social Groups
- Drop In Sessions
- Workshops and training based around the caring role
- Complimentary Therapies
- Benefit and Legal Advice
- Assistance and referral into other external organisations to maximise Carer support
- Telephone befriending service
- Assistance in completion of benefit forms to aid financial stability
Our Young Carers Projects focus on the complex needs of the Young Carers (aged 5 – 18) within the context of the family. Supporting Young Carers on a one to one basis, support within schools/colleges along with an in house counselling service. The project also offers a selection of activities and age appropriate training sessions.
Support is flexible meeting individual needs of the Carer and their families adopting a holistic family approach to minimise the impact of the caring role within the family.
Our services are available to all Young/Adult Carers living in North Staffordshire.
Referrals are accepted from Carers themselves, Education, Health and Social Care Services, relatives, friends and Voluntary organisations.