Carers Services

A carer is someone who looks after a relative, partner or friend who, because of disability, illness or old age  or special condition, cannot manage without help.  This includes young carers, parents or others bringing up a child with a disability.

Carers have rights under the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act.  You have the right to talk to someone about your situation and have your needs assessed separately to the person you care for.  Social Services offer a range of services to support carers including:

• advice and information about benefits and support services
• services to provide a break from caring
• practical help at home

Support for carers is available from Barnsley Council and the Barnsley Primary Care Trust (PCT), as well as voluntary organisations both locally and nationally. 

If you need help from Adult Services, would like an assessment or would like more information about other organisations which may be able to help you, please contact your local Community Care Team. 

The adult community care teams help people needing care and support to live an independent life at home.  If you are not sure which community care team you need, please contact the central office at Wellington House, 36 Wellington Street, Barnsley, Telephone 01226 775656 and they will arrange for someone from the district team to contact you.

North West Community Care Team, Darton Council Offices, Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley. Tel: 01226 775480, Fax: 01226 775481

Dearne Community Care Team, Goldthorpe Primary Care Centre, Goldthorpe Green, Goldthorpe, Nr Rotherham, S63 9EH. Tel: 01709 886219, Fax: 01709 886283

South West Team, Town Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S30 6DY. Tel: 01226 774242, Fax: 01226 761019

North East Team, Cudworth Primary Care Centre, Carlton Street Cudworth, Barnsley, S72 8SU Tel: 01226 775901, Fax: 01226 715253

Central Team, Worsbrough Primary Care Centre, West Street, Worsbrough, Barnsley S70 5DJ. Tel: 01226 648010, Fax: 01226 770408

Physical and Sensory Disabilities Team , 18/19 Keresforth Close, Off Broadway, Barnsley, S70 6RS. Tel: 01226 282025, Minicom 01226 290043

Emergency Duty Team (out of office hours) Tel: 01226 715656

There are a number of groups in Barnsley offering practical and emotional support to carers.  For information about groups in your area and to receive a copy of the carers newsletter, contact the Carers Advice Line (01226) 785858.

If you are a young person caring for someone in your family you can receive support, advice and help for you to take a break.  If you would like to know more, contact NCH Young Carers Project (01226) 717834.

Useful Websites:

Further information and details of other national organisations are available at Direct.gov

 There are a number of national groups who can also offer support and advice to carers.  Carers UK is the voice of carers.  It aims to improve carers' lives by fighting for equality and recognition for carers.  Carers UK campaigns for changes that make a real difference for carers and provides information and advice on carers' right and how to get support.