Services
What is the ‘Carers Emergency card’?
This is a scheme run jointly with Local Solutions and VNC Lifeline.
The card is a credit card sized card, that is carried by Carers. It is used as an instant source...
With support from Social Services, there are two clubs in operation one on Monday evenings at the Prescot Guildhall and the other on Thursday evenings in the R.A.F.A.Club, Broad Lane, Kirkby. The...
Each year we plan to organise as many day trips for carers as we can possibly fund. Trips undertaken during last year included York, Trafford Centre, Anfield and Goodison Tours, Haydock Races, Shiverpool...
Coffee Mornings (Drop in Centres)
We have a coffee morning in Kirkby, Halewood and Huyton. All carers are more than welcome and it's a wonderful opportunity to meet other carers and have a chat.
Details of these can be obtained by telephoning...
‘Direct payments’ are a relatively new way of paying for care. Instead of giving you services, Councils can give you money to pay for your own care (if you meet certain conditions). If you are a carer...
Holistic Therapy and Pamper Days
Here at the Knowsley Carers Centre we can also offer carers a FREE full body massage, indian head massage and other Holistic Therapies. This is available at venues in Kirkby, Huyton and Halewood. All...
For those carers who register with the Centre a regular newsletter will be sent. It gives carers valuable information and keeps them informed of forthcoming social events and educational opportunities...
Personal Development Fund for Carers
This is a fund available to provide a sitting service to free up the carer to develop themselves. The carer may wish to join an educational/recreational course or attend a support group or even return...
The scheme offers a domiciliary sitting service for the one they care for. We issue the carers with a list of care providers, they simply phone the provider of their choice and then pay for the care...
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