North West

Halton Borough Council commissions a Dementia Advisor Service through the Alzheimer’s Society. The service forms a community support offer that sits beside clinical pathways.

Halton Carers Centre's current offer for dementia carers involves providing information advice and signposting; support groups specifically for dementia carers; trips and activities; holistic therapies, counselling and access to the carer break fund – a pot of money that enables carers to purchase bespoke activities that help them take a break.

The Carers Community Network (CCN) is a unique online forum offering carers 24/7 access to peer and professional support alongside information, experience and idea sharing.

Westmorland and Furness Council have developed two initiatives to help improve support for unpaid carers.