» There are over 12,500 unpaid carers and parents in West Lancashire - are you one of them?

• Do you care for somebody with a disability?
• Do you care for an elderly or frail parent or family member?
• Do you care for a child with special needs?
• Do you look after someone who is seriously ill?
• Are you under 18 caring for a parent or relative?
• Then you're a carer!


A carer is someone who, without payment, provides help and support to a relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage otherwise because of frailty, illness, disability or addiction. Most carers would still not recognise themselves as a ‘carer’ – just someone trying to cope as best they can while helping to look after a husband, wife, child, parent or friend.

The West Lancashire Carers’ Centre
Certacs House, 10/12 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AZ
Email enquiries@prtwlcarers.org.uk
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Telephone 01695 711243
Registered Charity 1123375