Serving the people of Bradford, Harrogate, Selby and Craven Districts
Carers’ Resource is running this project thanks to funding from Carers Trust as part of a national programme which aims to support a range of under-represented groups.
National research by Carers UK shows that men are among the hardest groups of carers to reach and support. In 2020, around 26% of referrals to Carers’ Resource were male. However, we know there are many more male carers out there who need support – Carers UK estimate that 42% of carers are men.
Through this project, we will be offering additional group support to male carers, over and above our existing services, to provide a inclusive and beneficial range of activities for male carers.
Activity groups include allotment groups, fishing trips, walking groups and supper clubs.
There are also online groups for the Bradford, Harrogate, and Skipton areas, providing group support to male carers. A male carers’ forum meets regularly, and a number of trips away are taking place.
Carers’ Resource will also be producing specific information resources for male carers, including information on men’s physical and mental health.
The project is funded for two and a half years but it is hoped many of the activities will become sustainable into the future.
If you would like to find out more about this project please email mencare2@carersresource.org
