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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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.

Fresh produce delivered to your door

Details of local suppliers who are able to deliver fresh produce to your door.

Covid-19 Young Carers Service Update

Because of Covid-19, we've had to make some temporary changes to how we support young carers and their families...but rest assured, we're still working and here for Stockport's Young Carers in the challenging weeks ahead.

Covid-19 Adult Service Update

Because of Covid-19, we've had to make some temporary changes to how we support carers...but rest assured, we're still working and here for Stockport's carers in the challenging weeks ahead.

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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.