At Wigan and Leigh Carer’s Centre we have a new Buddying Service for carer’s that aims to enhance the carer’s quality of life and improve their health and well-being. This will be achieved by offering support to the cared for person from a Buddy volunteer.

The Buddy will offer company for the cared for in their own home or at the centre to enable the carer to access a health related appointment or training/activities at the centre. Our service has already has some buddies set up and it is working really well for the carers, cared for and the volunteers. Friendships have been made and everyone involved in the service has benefitted from the service.

Mark and Jill the Buddy Project Workers will be more than happy to speak to carers to give more information and assess the eligibility criteria for the service.
If you are or know of a carer who may be eligible for our service then contact the centre on 01942 705959.