Welcome To

Signpost for Carers

An independent local charity supporting carers for more than 30 years.

If you’re a Stockport carer or caring for somebody living in Stockport, we’re here for you.

Being A Carer

Signpost for Carers supports young and adult carers who live in the Stockport area. Find out more about how we can support you.

Young Carers

Signpost Young Carers Service works with young people aged 6 – 25 years and who live in the Stockport area.

Adult Carers

More than 32,000 people in Stockport provide unpaid care for someone, so you're not alone – in fact, you're in good company!

About Signpost for Carers

Signpost for Carers is an independent local charity who have been supporting carers for more than 30 years. If you’re a Stockport carer or caring for somebody living in Stockport, we’re here for you.

A carer is anyone providing help to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage without them because of frailty, illness, addiction or disability. Carers often don’t recognise themselves as ‘carers’; they just think of themselves as helping out somebody they care about.

Our aim is to improve the quality of life for carers in Stockport from 6 years old to 96 years old and everyone in-between!

Support For Carers

New To Signpost?

Follow some simple steps to register with Signpost, and get our exclusive Connecting Carers Card, a photo card which identifies you as a carer.

Make A Donation

You can donate online or visit our donations page to see other ways you can support Signpost for Carers.

The Carers Portal

Caring can mean that you have little time on your hands and when you do you need to spend it wisely. Born of the Carers Partnership and created by Stockport Council, The Carer’s Portal is a place where you can find useful information to help you in your caring role, without the need to spend extensive time searching online. From Benefits, to Emergency support, The Carers Portal has you covered.

Carers' Stories

David’s story

David from Reddish works for an online travel company. He also cares for his mum, Lindsey, who suffered from a stroke in 2020.

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Becky’s story

Becky first became involved with Signpost as an eight year old young carer. She is now juggling work alongside caring for her sister Hannah.

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