a) Carers UK is the national organization which offers information and advice to carers; organises conferences and events; publishes a carers’ newsletter; and lobbies Government on behalf of Carers. Membership costs £8 and details are available from: Carers UK, 20-25 Glasshouse Yard, London, EC1A 4JT. Tel: 0808 808 7777.
b) Citizens' Advice Bureau offers a free, impartial, confidential service of information, guidance and support on any subject, to anyone who needs it.
Morecambe Citizens’ Advice Bureau, 87/89 Queen Street, Morecambe, Lancs., LA4 5EN. Tel. 01524 400400
Lancaster Citizens’ Advice Bureau, 87 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RH. Tel. 01524 384950.
Kendal Citizens’ Advice Bureau, Blackhall Road, Kendal, Cumbria. Tel: 01539 720112.
c) Lonsdale District Carers and Carers Centre: A group of carers whose aim is to promote better local services for carers. The group produce a newsletter, arrange regular carers days and events/trips to give carers a well earned break from caring. Help with respite care may be available to allow carers to take part in these activities. The Carers Centre is open to carers to drop in for a chat with other carers over a cup of tea or coffee or to obtain information about local services and help available. Open Monday – Friday 10.30 – 15.00. Write to The Lonsdale District Carers Centre, 4/6 Regent Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QG or telephone them on 01524 833456 (answering service outside the Centre’s hours) or freephone their Carers’ Helpline on 0800 1696529
d) South Lakeland Carers Association: Offers support for carers in the South Lakes. Write to South Lakeland Carers Association, Stricklandgate House, Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU. Tel: 01539 732927.