Bolton Carers Support

Bolton Carers Support Bolton Carers Support is a registered charity that offers a confidential support and information service to carers. This has underpinned our work ever since.

In the early 1990s there was a growing awareness about the needs of carers and local Councils were encouraged to provide more assistance to carers in their area. In 1994, Bolton Council funded the local Community and Voluntary Services (CVS) to set up a Carers Support Project. The funding was used to employ a full-time Carers Support Worker and a part-time Administrative Worker to set up an inform

ation service as timely information was considered a top priority. Early work focused on awareness-raising, signposting carers to services, providing information through a helpline and newsletter and offering emotional support. Bolton Carers Support and Bolton Council took part in a national ‘Carers Impact Programme’ led by the King’s Fund, London, a health and social care ‘think tank’. From 1996 to 1999 Bolton was one of six UK ‘Demonstrator Projects’ researching what practical action made a difference to carers’ lives. Kings Fund researchers worked closely with Bolton Carers Support, Bolton Council, and a multi-agency group, undertaking detailed interviews and focus groups with carers about the impact of services. Halfway through the programme researchers revisited carers to assess what had improved through joint work. Practical changes were made to local services, carers assessments, social care induction and staff training (for example, including a Carer Awareness session in staff induction for the first time). From the work in Bolton and the other Demonstrator Sites, the Kings Fund developed ‘The Carers Compass’ outlining the 8 key needs of carers. Carers want a good quality of life for the person they care for and control of their own life. They want:
full information
recognition and their own health and well-being taken into account
a life of their own – quality services for the carer and cared-for person
time off from caring
emotional support
training and support to care
financial security
a voice in services
(The Carers Compass: directions for improving support to carers, Kings Fund, 1998). Over time, the initial awareness-raising, information and emotional support work developed to include short breaks provision and training. In 2010 we moved to the local authority owned Carers Resource Centre at Thicketford Centre. Bolton Council provides low cost office facilities and the building is shared with Council staff, a local authority drop-in and day care facility, Age UK Bolton’s Active Ageing activities, Crossroads Care and Bolton Dementia Support Group. Bolton Carers Support is now looking to expand its range of services further and the next few years promise to be exciting.

Anniversary gifts on their way to thank our first wave of Friends of Bolton Carers Support. Every donation helps keep o...
13/08/2026

Anniversary gifts on their way to thank our first wave of Friends of Bolton Carers Support. Every donation helps keep our support going. If you'd like to join our Friends of.... just give us a call or drop us an email.

Join us in August...to book your place please call the helpline on 01204 363056
27/07/2026

Join us in August...to book your place please call the helpline on 01204 363056

If you are carer and would like to join us in the open space and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, join us for yoga and ...
23/07/2026

If you are carer and would like to join us in the open space and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, join us for yoga and relaxation on Friday. Or, if you prefer, you can join us from 11:30 -12:00 pm for a coffee and a chat.
We will be outside tomorrow and would love to see you.
Please bring your mat, blanket, and cushion.
Book your place by calling our helpline on 01204 363056.

Thank you to all who attended our Pamper & Prosper Morning yesterday...thank you also to Digital Skills support from Bol...
16/07/2026

Thank you to all who attended our Pamper & Prosper Morning yesterday...thank you also to Digital Skills support from Bolton Library, Museums and Culture - Emily Trow, Bolton’s Money Skills Service -David Kenyon, Bolton Wanderers in the Community - Sarah Moraes, Asian Elders Resource Centre - Munera Umarjee, Jashi Beauty – Jasu Pindoria. Bolton's Money Skills Service Bolton Wanderers in the Community Asian Elders Resource Centre

Calling all unpaid carers in Bolton and across the North WestYour voice matters.Carers UK's State of Caring Survey 2026 ...
15/07/2026

Calling all unpaid carers in Bolton and across the North West
Your voice matters.

Carers UK's State of Caring Survey 2026 is now open, and they're particularly keen to hear from carers in the North West, as this region has traditionally had fewer responses than others.
The survey helps build a picture of what life is really like for unpaid carers. The findings are used to influence Government, local authorities, health and social care services, charities and other organisations to improve support for carers.

If you're an unpaid carer, please take a few minutes to complete the survey before 9 August.
Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5PVDGBR

Every response makes a difference. Please also share this with other carers you know so that as many voices as possible are heard.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Thanks to Keeley Mclaren and Jenna Scholes, Social Prescribers from Bolton Medical Centre, Great Lever for inviting us a...
01/07/2026

Thanks to Keeley Mclaren and Jenna Scholes, Social Prescribers from Bolton Medical Centre, Great Lever for inviting us along to chat to carers today.

Bolton Council Bolton CVS
19/06/2026

Bolton Council Bolton CVS

19/06/2026

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Carers Week and helped make it such a special occasion. It was a privilege to celebrate and recognise the amazing dedication of unpaid carers within our community and to provide some well deserved moments of appreciation and self care.

A particular highlight was hosting our very first Carers Awards Ceremony. It was truly inspiring to come together and recognise the outstanding individuals who go above and beyond every day. Seeing so many deserving carers, individuals and businesses celebrated was a proud and memorable moment for us all.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and helped make the week a success. Here's to continuing to champion carers and building on this year's success.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Carers Week and helped make it such a special o...
19/06/2026

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for Carers Week and helped make it such a special occasion. It was a privilege to celebrate and recognise the amazing dedication of unpaid carers within our community and to provide some well deserved moments of appreciation and self care.

A particular highlight was hosting our very first Carers Awards Ceremony. It was truly inspiring to come together and recognise the outstanding individuals who go above and beyond every day. Seeing so many deserving carers, individuals and businesses celebrated was a proud and memorable moment for us all.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and helped make the week a success. Here's to continuing to champion carers and building on this year's success.

18/06/2026

Carers group Daisy Hill CC, Community Garden tomorrow, drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm
Bolton Carers Support

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Bolton
BL22LW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441204363056

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