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Better Together
for Carers and Older People 

From January 2025 Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust are pleased to be working with Snow Angels and OPAL to provide a new service called Better Together for Carers and Older People. This service combines telephone, online, and in-person support for carers and older people living in Cheshire West and Chester.

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Cheshire & Warrington Carers Trust

Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust provides a wide range of information, advice, and support services for carers. They offer phone, face to face, and online opportunities for carers to meet each other for mutual support. The trust is lead provider for the Better Together Service.

Snow Angels

Snow Angels Cheshire

Snow Angels are a local social enterprise which supports older people to continue to live independently and keep well. They operate schemes across Cheshire and work with a range of local organisations. As part of the Better Together Service Snow Angels will be supporting older people with hospital discharge. 

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OPAL - Older People Active Lives

OPAL was established in 2011 to provide services that benefit older people in our local rural communities. Their clubs and groups are designed to join older people together in a "zest for life".

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Information & Advice

Our Contact Line is available for initial information and to register with our services. 

Our quarterly newssheet provides information on our groups and events. Throughout the year we will be holding local information and support sessions across Cheshire West and Chester. 

Peer Support

We run monthly support groups for carers to meet up with other people in similar situations in Northwich, Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, and Neston. A new group in Winsford will be opening in February 2025. More details are available in our Newssheet.

Activities for Carers

'Time for Me' activities funded through the CLCC grants offer opportunities for carers to take time out from their caring role, meet new people and take part in fun activities. Contact breaks@cheshireandwarringtoncarers.org for more information. 

Referral and Signposting

There is a wealth of information available both locally and nationally through specialist organisations and groups. We will, wherever possible, ensure carers and older people making contact with us have access to these valuable sources of support. 

Register With Us

If you are a carer or an older person who would like to access our services, or you are a professional who would like to refer a someone to us, please complete the below form:

Contact Us

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Better Together for Carers and Older People in Cheshire West and Chester

Contact Line Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

and Saturday 9am - 12.30pm

0300 102 0008

Our Locations:

146 London Rd, Northwich CW9 5HH

The Bluecoat Building, Upper Northgate Street, Chester

CH1 4EE

Better Together is led by Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust. Cheshire and Warrington Carers Trust is the trading name of Cheshire and Warrington Carers Centre, a Registered Charity 1092606 and a Company Limited By Guarantee, 4172914 Registered Office: 146 London Road, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5HH.

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