Welcome to Blackpool Carers Centre
Blackpool Carers Centre is a UK registered charity that provides a range of services to support and enhance the lives of carers of all ages across Blackpool.
Carers' Week is Coming! 14th - 20th June
24th May 2010
Carers’ Week 2010 is being held on the 14th to the 20th of June and will celebrate the contribution made by carers and highlight the support and services that they are all entitled to.
Blackpool Carers Centre will be organising various fun and informative events throughout Blackpool, finishing with the Garden Party at the Centre on Friday 18th June.
For the full week's itinerary or more information please click here
Or if you would like to talk to us you can call 01253 393 748 or email the Adult Carers Team
The film, made in November as a part of a week long project run by TrueTube, focused on the life and perceptions of Young Carers in Blackpool and was written, filmed and edited entirely by Tessie, Jaymelea and Frankiee (pictured).
Talking about the award Jaymelea, who is also the Young Carers' Champion at Blackpool Carers Centre, said:
"We never expected to win an award, I can't believe that we came second out of 800 entries. It's been an amazing night' one that we won't forget!"
Part of their prize includes an acting workshop with "Max & OB" from Channel 4's Hollyoaks.
We would like to thank Peter Howarth of the Bestwestern Glendower Promenade Hotel for his generous donation towards the outfits worn by the Young Carers.
Their winning film can be viewed here
What is a carer?
A carer is someone, who, without payment, provides help and support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability.
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