All Age Carers Strategy 2020 - 2025 Consultation

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The All Age Carers Strategy Consultation has now closed.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Your feedback has made a difference in shaping the strategy to reflect the views of carers in west Cheshire and shape services to respond to the needs of All Age Carers.

A copy of the feedback report is available here. The All Age Carers Strategy was discussed by the Council’s Cabinet on 13 January 2021. Information about the meeting is available on the Council’s website here. The final 'All Age Carers Strategy 2021 - 2026' is available here.


Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group want carers of all ages in the borough to feel valued, empowered and have access to the right support at the right time.

We are writing a strategy to improve support for carers. We want the strategy to reflect the lived experiences of local carers and how they wish to be supported in the future. We have identified what we think is important to carers, but we want to know if we’re getting it right. Are these the same issues that matter to you?

If you’re a carer, parent or are involved in providing services or support in this sector, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us to improve support for carers across the borough and make sure future services reflect carers needs.

Please share your experiences, ideas and views by selecting from options below. This consultation is open until Sunday 18 October.

Continue reading further information here. You can also read the draft strategy, developed in partnership with a carer-led group here.

The All Age Carers Strategy Consultation has now closed.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Your feedback has made a difference in shaping the strategy to reflect the views of carers in west Cheshire and shape services to respond to the needs of All Age Carers.

A copy of the feedback report is available here. The All Age Carers Strategy was discussed by the Council’s Cabinet on 13 January 2021. Information about the meeting is available on the Council’s website here. The final 'All Age Carers Strategy 2021 - 2026' is available here.


Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group want carers of all ages in the borough to feel valued, empowered and have access to the right support at the right time.

We are writing a strategy to improve support for carers. We want the strategy to reflect the lived experiences of local carers and how they wish to be supported in the future. We have identified what we think is important to carers, but we want to know if we’re getting it right. Are these the same issues that matter to you?

If you’re a carer, parent or are involved in providing services or support in this sector, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will help us to improve support for carers across the borough and make sure future services reflect carers needs.

Please share your experiences, ideas and views by selecting from options below. This consultation is open until Sunday 18 October.

Continue reading further information here. You can also read the draft strategy, developed in partnership with a carer-led group here.

Share your experiences as a carer.

Listen to stories from carers across Cheshire West and Chester and share your own stories too.

What is it like to be a local carer? What are the challenges you face? What support helps you in your caring role?

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The All Age Carers Strategy Consultation has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part. Your feedback has made a difference in shaping the strategy to reflect the views of carers in west Cheshire and shape services to respond to the needs of All Age Carers. A copy of the feedback report and final ‘All Age Carers Strategy 2021 - 2026 is available on the consultation page.
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    Reverse roles

    by Daughter, almost 6 years ago

    So I find myself at 49, being classed as the 'main carer' for my mum aged 79. I have 4 other siblings but none live close to mum so find myself automatically designated the main carer. As our population ages my situation is familiar to many, mum has being diagnosed with Dementia, living in her own home - her wish, and now our roles have reversed. Mum was always the rock in our family when I was growing up, as the youngest of 5 children we kept mum busy but she was always the one who helped us solve any... Continue reading

    So I find myself at 49, being classed as the 'main carer' for my mum aged 79. I have 4 other siblings but none live close to mum so find myself automatically designated the main carer. As our population ages my situation is familiar to many, mum has being diagnosed with Dementia, living in her own home - her wish, and now our roles have reversed. Mum was always the rock in our family when I was growing up, as the youngest of 5 children we kept mum busy but she was always the one who helped us solve any problems and was the one who could be relied upon to guide us along the best path. Now I find my siblings and relatives contacting me for updates on mum. I find myself being the one supporting mum, with decision making, sorting out finances, ordering medication, arranging appointments, shopping, making meals, organising what ever is needed. I am a mum with my own children and feel as though I have become a mum to another. That's fine though, don't get me wrong I will do anything I can to keep mum happy and do what ever is needed. It is a constant roller coaster of emotions though - when mum is content and reminiscing in the old days it is lovely to see her happy, but then come the out of the blue times where she is distressed, unsure of where she is or what to do - phone calls in the middle of the night as she doesn't always recognise night from day and needs reassurance when she is scared. Life continues, my children are grown, grandchildren have come and family demands from all angles continue, but at the heart of my life my mum is my rock as she has shown me strength as I have grown and although she may no longer always recognise who I am I will always be her daughter (not the carer) and she will always be my mum.