Carers

When one family member has a mental health problem it can be stressful and problematic for the whole family. As a carer you may be helping someone to cope with what are often very strong feelings, such as fear, anxiety and sadness. It is easy for the carer to become isolated and overwhelmed by their circumstances and carers need all the help they can get to help them feel more able to cope. This chapter lists agencies that provide support for carers.

Stockport, Tameside and Glossop Crisis Accommodation & Home Support Service

Address: Unit 5 Nelson Business Park, Nelson Street, Denton Manchester M34 3ET
Phone: 0161 336 7231
Fax: 0161 335 0633
E-mail: info@cahss.org.uk
Website: http://www.cahss.org.uk
Contact Name: Gill Hall
Office Hours: 9am-5pm
Phone Hours: 9am-5pm. Referral by self, GP, social worker or other professional.
Referral: No
Comment: This service provides vaying levels of support to people in crisis, including problem solving, counselling, crisis resolution and psychological support at home or in supported accommodation.

Making Space

Website: http://www.makingspace.co.uk
Contact Name: Graeme Sneddon0161 456 0200; York House Angela Dyson/Esme Binton 0161 442 9458; Councillor Lane Louise Simpson 0161 249 4126
Office Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday Friday 9am- 4.30 pm
Phone Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday Friday 9am- 4.30 pm
Referral: No
Comment: Service offering advice, information, advocacy and support to carers of people with severe mental health problems. Workers offer one-to-one home visits and groups. Workers carry out carer assessments and signpost carers onto relevant services. Carer break service available. Referral: Care co-ordinator, GP, local doctor, primary care mental health team, specialist mental health service, self-referral.

Young Carers

Address: Signpost Stockport for Carers, Torkington Centre, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PY
Phone: 0161 456 2006
Fax: 0161 487 3331
E-mail: youngcarers@signpostforcarers.org.uk
Website: http://www.signpostforcarers.org.uk
Contact Name: Katy Frankland
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Comment: Referral by letter, telephone, personal visit, via social worker, teacher or friend. One to one support and support through group work for young people who are caring for someone in any caring situation. Also provide short breaks from caring responsibilities. Provide activities groups and issues-based groups for young people. Counselling available for 13-18 year olds.

Signpost Stockport for Carers

Address: Torkington Centre, Torkington Road, Hazel Grove, Stockport, SK7 4PY
Phone: 0161 456 2808 (carers breaks 0161 483 6600)
Fax: 0161 487 3331
E-mail: info@signpostforcarers.org.uk
Website: http://www.signpostforcarers.org.uk
Contact Name: Nigel Greaves manager
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4.00pm
Comment: Signpost provides information, support and a listening ear to carers of all ages who are looking after relatives, partners and friends in all caring situations at home. A free newsletter is available to carers who wish to receive it. Signpost has information points in localities throughout Stockport. Signpost raises awareness about issues of concern to all carers and helps carers to make their views known.