Where can Carers Get Support in the Local Community?

Often when someone needs support this falls to their family, and in some cases, friends. Often these unpaid carers find themselves in a situation for which they are unprepared and unable to navigate. There are however increasing numbers of community groups, often run by volunteers, who offer a huge range of services and events including coffee mornings, café’s, sports, day trips and even advice clinics to help carers navigate this new part of their lives and enjoy it to the full.

We have compiled a list of just some of the services on offer across West Yorkshire that offer social events and support.

Leeds

Morley Elderly Action

Morley elderly action is based in the town centre of Morley and offers a wide range of activities and support, they can be contacted on their website by email at or by telephone on 0113 2534484.

Sporting Memories

Sporting Memories host weekly sporting memories clubs across Leeds where sports fans can come together to reminisce, enjoy a quiz or even a game of boccia! They can be contacted on 07891 276 443 on their website here or via email.

Trinity Network

Trinity Network is a community based charity who support vulnerable adults, helping them stay independent and enjoy their lives. They offer a wide range of activities and services including; Hot meals, day trips and holidays, exercise sessions, craft classes and much more. They can be contacted on 07591 907 519 / 0113 270 3935 or by email or email here.

The Royal Voluntary Service

The Royal Voluntary Service have a wide range of activities and community groups, for more information you can visit their website or telephone them on 0113 887 3596 or email.  

Sandwich Generation Support

Sandwich Generation Support specialises in offering carers practical and emotional support, they can be contacted on 07842 762839 or you can find out more on their website.

Huddersfield

Home Instead

In Brighouse on the 3rd Thursday in every month Home Instead host an activity and social group for the over 70s at Brighouse Rest Centre, Park Row, Brighouse. These events include indoor bowling, board games and social activities. For more information you can email them, visit their website or telephone 01422 292 424.

Hubs Mobility Advice Service

Hubs Mobility Advice Service offers support where travel is difficult due to a medical condition or frailty, their free information service signposts you to alternative accessible transport choices. You can contact them here or telephone 0800 559 3636.

Carers Count

Support for cares is also available via the website, in conjunction with Kirklees Council, the telephone number is  0300 012 0231. This group is not for profit and supports unpaid carers in the Kirklees area.

Wakefield

Carers Wakefield & District

Carers Wakefield & District are a voluntary organisation who provide advice and support to unpaid carers throughout the Wakefield area. They can be contacted on 01924 305544 or via their website.

Halifax

Carers Wellbeing Service Calderdale

Carers Wellbeing Service Calderdale provides carers over the age of 18 with a range of resources and support, they can be contacted on 01422 369101 or via their website.