The Lancashire 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?

If you are an adult supporting someone living in Lancashire, The Lancashire Carers’ Service is here for you.

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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?

  • Community connections
    We’ll help you connect with local services and friendly community groups to support both you and the person you care for.
  • Information & advice
    Receive guidance on topics like benefits, legal rights and more.
  • Regular newsletter
    Keep informed with updates, useful information and upcoming events.
  • Dedicated support
    Get personalised one-to-one support to help you in your caring role.
  • Emergency & future planning
    Feel more prepared with support planning for both urgent and long-term situations.
  • Activities & training
    Enjoy social events and learn new skills in a relaxed setting, online and face-to-face.
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    Access Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to understand thought patterns and make positive changes to support your well-being as a carer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Volunteering Opportunities
    Share your time and skills to support others and make a difference.
  • Statutory Adult Carer’s Assessment & Support Plan
    We will work with you to understand how your caring role affects you, identify what support you need, and agree on a plan that’s right for you. See below for more details.
  • 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, and volunteer Sitting-In service (for those caring for someone over 18). 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).

Services in East Lancashire are provided by our partner organisation, Carers Link.

Statutory carer’s assessments

Have your assessment with one of our experienced and compassionate team members, who will help you explore how your caring role affects you, understand your needs, and create a support plan tailored to you. We’ll share the assessment with the Council to ensure everyone works together to support you.

Carer Awareness For Professionals

We work with professionals and organisations across Lancashire 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.

Upcoming Events

  • January 2026

    • Preston Coffee and Chat

      Wed7 Jan
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 07 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki – Every Wednesday

      Wed7 Jan
      • Online via Zoom
      • 07 Jan 2026, 2:00PM - 28 Jan 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga – Every Wednesday

      Wed7 Jan
      • Online via Zoom
      • 07 Jan 2026, 6:15PM - 28 Jan 2026, 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lancaster Coffee and Chat

      Thu8 Jan
      • Print Rooms Café - The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
      • 08 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra – Every Thursday

      Thu8 Jan
      • Online via Zoom
      • 08 Jan 2026, 7:00PM - 29 Jan 2026, 8:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Thornton-Cleveleys Coffee and Chat

      Wed14 Jan
      • Burnside Garden Centre, New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NH
      • 14 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • St Annes Coffee and Chat

      Wed14 Jan
      • Booths Café, Main Drive, St Annes, FY8 3UT
      • 14 Jan 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Leyland Coffee and Chat

      Wed21 Jan
      • Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW
      • 21 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Carnforth Coffee and Chat

      Thu22 Jan
      • Royal Station Hotel, Market St, Carnforth, LA5 9BT
      • 22 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Ormskirk Coffee and Chat

      Mon26 Jan
      • Soul Cafe Bar, 25 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AA
      • 26 Jan 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • February 2026

    • Preston Coffee and Chat

      Wed4 Feb
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 04 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki – Every Wednesday

      Wed4 Feb
      • Online via Zoom
      • 04 Feb 2026, 2:00PM - 25 Feb 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga – Every Wednesday

      Wed4 Feb
      • Online via Zoom
      • 04 Feb 2026, 6:15PM - 25 Feb 2026, 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Preston BAME Coffee and Chat

      Thu5 Feb
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 05 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra – Every Thursday

      Thu5 Feb
      • Online via Zoom
      • 05 Feb 2026, 7:00PM - 26 Feb 2026, 8:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Thornton-Cleveleys Coffee and Chat

      Wed11 Feb
      • Burnside Garden Centre, New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NH
      • 11 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • St Annes Coffee and Chat

      Wed11 Feb
      • Booths Café, Main Drive, St Annes, FY8 3UT
      • 11 Feb 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lancaster Coffee and Chat

      Thu12 Feb
      • Print Rooms Café - The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
      • 12 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Leyland Coffee and Chat

      Wed18 Feb
      • Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW
      • 18 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Ormskirk Coffee and Chat

      Mon23 Feb
      • Soul Cafe Bar, 25 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AA
      • 23 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Carnforth Coffee and Chat

      Thu26 Feb
      • Royal Station Hotel, Market St, Carnforth, LA5 9BT
      • 26 Feb 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • March 2026

    • Calmly Creative Craft

      Tue3 Mar
      • Charnock Farm, 7 Charnock Walk, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5DA
      • 03 Mar 2026, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Preston Coffee and Chat

      Wed4 Mar
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 04 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki – Every Wednesday

      Wed4 Mar
      • Online via Zoom
      • 04 Mar 2026, 2:00PM - 25 Mar 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga – Every Wednesday

      Wed4 Mar
      • Online via Zoom
      • 04 Mar 2026, 6:15PM - 25 Mar 2026, 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Preston BAME Coffee and Chat

      Thu5 Mar
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 05 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra – Every Thursday

      Thu5 Mar
      • Online via Zoom
      • 05 Mar 2026, 7:00PM - 26 Mar 2026, 8:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Thornton-Cleveleys Coffee and Chat

      Wed11 Mar
      • Burnside Garden Centre, New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NH
      • 11 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • St Annes Coffee and Chat

      Wed11 Mar
      • Booths Café, Main Drive, St Annes, FY8 3UT
      • 11 Mar 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lancaster Coffee and Chat

      Thu12 Mar
      • Print Rooms Café - The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
      • 12 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Leyland Coffee and Chat

      Wed18 Mar
      • Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW
      • 18 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Men’s Brunch

      Thu19 Mar
      • Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Newton, Preston, PR4 OXL (In Restaurant)
      • 19 Mar 2026, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Ormskirk Coffee and Chat

      Mon23 Mar
      • Soul Cafe Bar, 25 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AA
      • 23 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Carnforth Coffee and Chat

      Thu26 Mar
      • Royal Station Hotel, Market St, Carnforth, LA5 9BT
      • 26 Mar 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Jewellery Making Workshop

      Fri27 Mar
      • Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Road, Newton, Preston, PR4 OXL (In Restaurant)
      • 27 Mar 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

  • April 2026

    • Preston Coffee and Chat

      Wed1 Apr
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 01 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Distance Reiki – Every Wednesday

      Wed1 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 01 Apr 2026, 2:00PM - 29 Apr 2026, 3:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Seasonal Flow Yoga – Every Wednesday

      Wed1 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 01 Apr 2026, 6:15PM - 29 Apr 2026, 7:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Preston BAME Coffee and Chat

      Thu2 Apr
      • Bob & Berts, 82 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2NJ
      • 02 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Yoga Nidra – Every Thursday

      Thu2 Apr
      • Online via Zoom
      • 02 Apr 2026, 7:00PM - 30 Apr 2026, 8:00PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Thornton-Cleveleys Coffee and Chat

      Wed8 Apr
      • Burnside Garden Centre, New Lane, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 5NH
      • 08 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • St Annes Coffee and Chat

      Wed8 Apr
      • Booths Café, Main Drive, St Annes, FY8 3UT
      • 08 Apr 2026, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Lancaster Coffee and Chat

      Thu9 Apr
      • Print Rooms Café - The Storey, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH
      • 09 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Leyland Coffee and Chat

      Wed15 Apr
      • Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Road, Leyland, PR25 5XW
      • 15 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Carnforth Coffee and Chat

      Thu23 Apr
      • Royal Station Hotel, Market St, Carnforth, LA5 9BT
      • 23 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

    • Ormskirk Coffee and Chat

      Mon27 Apr
      • Soul Cafe Bar, 25 Moor Street, Ormskirk, L39 2AA
      • 27 Apr 2026, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
      More details

      Adult Carers

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Who Is A Carer?

A carer is someone who provides unpaid support to a loved one who would struggle without them. This could be helping with everyday tasks, providing emotional support, or managing medication and appointments.

Many carers don’t even realise they are carers – they just see it as ‘helping out’ or ‘doing what family does.’ But your role is important, and you deserve support too.

Get In Touch

We’re here to help. If you’d like to find out more about the support available to you, contact us today.

If you are based in North, West or Central Lancashire:

If you are based in East Lancashire:

You are not alone. The Lancashire Carers’ Service is here to support you every step of the way.

  • Thanks SO much for your help today, and for the sympathetic ear. Just what I needed!
    Carer
  • Aww you’re a diamond Debbie, thank you very much for all your help
    Carer
  • It has been great to come out together, get out of the house and meet other people and other carers. We need to get out more often together.
    Carer
  • First session attended – lovely to meet and talk to others in the same situation.
    Carer
  • When you first start caring, you’re lost, no one tells you what to do, where to go or whether you’re doing it right or wrong. But when I got in touch with yourselves everything started coming together, the support given helped me make sense of everything and pointed me in the right direction. Suddenly I wasn’t alone, and I knew exactly where I could turn to when I needed more help.
    Carer
  • I just wanted to say thanks ever so much for the call that day. It’s the first time someone’s asked how I am in a very long time, it certainly made a difference to my day, I didn’t really know how to answer it to be honest. I don’t get to speak to many people so that was a very welcome phone call. Just wanted to tell you that you brightened someone’s day that day and you do make a difference. Thanks again.
    Carer
  • I love these sessions with you, they make me feel good and happy. They are really fun.
    Young carer
  • She is really enjoying herself at groups, it is doing her the world of good to get that break away from home and make new friends. We are so so grateful for everything you do for her and what you offer is phenomenal, so thank you
    Parent of young carer
  • Thanks for helping me. Your help matters to me. The people running that group we went to noticed how much I liked you and trusted you. Makes all the difference to have someone to speak to.
    Carer
  • Great. We really enjoyed it. Great fun. Thank you so much.
    Young carer and family
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