Information for schools and colleges

Young Carers' School Support Service

Support to identify and improve the attendance and attainment of Young Carers Read more

Schools Award Scheme

A comprehensive and accessible framework for developing a whole-school approach to identifying and supporting Young Carers Read more

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Support Signpost's Take A Break Service for Carers

Please consider making a donation! This appeal is to help fund short 'time outs' for local carers (who are caring for other adults), giving them a much-needed break so they can sustain their vital caring role.

Dementia Carers Resource (courtesy of Leeds and York NHS Trust)

Young Carers' Survey

Please complete this short survey if you have used the Signpost Young Carers' service during the Covid-19 lockdown period.

Have Your Say

Carers' feedback on Signpost's services

How can we help?

Who we are

Free confidential information and support for carers of all ages in Stockport.

Young Carers

A 'Young Carer' is a child or young adult who spends time looking after or helping a member of their family who because of an illness or disability, mental health problem or drug and alcohol issue is unable to take care of everyday tasks themselves without some help.

Adult Carers

A range of services and support for Carers.

Are you a carer?

You may be a carer, even if you don’t think of yourself that way.

Getting to The Heatons Centre

Where we are, and how to find us.

Your right to a Carer's Assessment

Find out about your local authority's' legal duty to carry out an assessment for any carer who requests one.