large fontRural CarersLonsdale District Carers deliver a range of services to carers living in rural parts of the district. Carers can face feelings of isolation, particularly if they are unable to travel or drive. We offer a visits service. We can come to you, this could be your home or a local venue of your choice. We can make arrangements for you to access our “trips out”. We organise special events for rural carers in the local community buildings. Please contact Lonsdale District Carers for more details on: 0800 1696 529 Signposts have a Farming and Rural Health project, which includes regular rural coffee mornings. General information will be available, as well as regular themes at each meeting, and carers who live in rural areas are invited to attend. If you are a rural carer and would like to attend, please contact Val Maconnell at
Signposts on 07825207046 or email val.maconnell@signposts.org.uk for more information. As well as the coffee mornings, the partnership also offers advice on work and health, support to access financial assistance, home visits, advocacy and referrals to other organisations. |