The aim of the Wigan and Leigh Carers centre is to provide support to carers, of all ages, in a variety of ways. These include podiatry, exercise and activities which give carers respite from their day to day role. The centre also aims to provide training and advice to people who are struggling physically, mentally and financially with the demands of being a carer. The charity provides a daily drop in service offering information, training and support with benefit and legal advice services,

CARING FOR A RELATIVE OR PARTNER CAN LEAVE PEOPLE ISOLATED AND ON LOW INCOME, REPORTS SHOW THAT CARERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO FACE ILL HEALTH THEMSELVES. UNPAID CARERS SAVE THE COUNTRY OVER £120 BILLION PER YEAR AND YET AS MANY OF 60\% OF OUR CARERS ARE LIVING IN POVERTY. AS A RESULT THEY BECOME SOCIALLY ISOLATED MANY WITH STRESS RELATED ILLNESSS, PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR FATIGUE. WE HELP CARERS BY GIVING THEM SUPPORT IN THEIR CARING ROLE,KEEPING CARERS WELL AND ACTIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

WIGAN AND LEIGH CARARS CENTRE IS A RECOGNISED CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION TRAINING AND SUPPORT PROVIDED FOR CARERS TO IMPROVE THE CARER'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND GIVE ALL CARERS A VOICE WHILST HELPING THEM TO LIVE A LIFE OF THER CHOOSING.