Carers Link Lancashire

05/11/2026

📣 We are here at the University of Lancashire’s Volunteering and careers event today in PRESTON to talk to students about volunteering roles available with us at Carers Link Lancashire.📣

If you’re a student at the Preston Campus come and say hello! We'll be here to chat about all things volunteering until 1:30pm

04/11/2026

Having a declutter?

We're looking for donations at our charity shops across East Lancashire which raise funds for unpaid carers living across East Lancashire.

✔️ 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE
✔️ Deardengate, Haslingden, BB4 5QN
✔️ 59 Market Street, Colne, BB8 0LL
✔️ Yorkshire Street, Bacup, OL13 9AE

03/11/2026

📣 Our Charity Shop and Information Hub in Bacup is now officially open!!!📣

We managed to have a quick look around our charity shop (set over two floors) before we officially opened today. The ground floor has men's, women's and children's clothing, homeware, toys, books, and more, and our first floor is a dedicated vintage shop.

Pop in and say hello:

📍 14 Yorkshire Street, Bacup, OL13 9AE
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm

03/11/2026

Our upcoming FREE MOVING AND HANDLING COURSE will be held on:

🗓️ Friday 6th November
⏰ 1pm - 3pm
📍 Castlewood Care Home, Clitheroe, BB7 1FT

If you are registered with us as a carer and you'd like to book a place visit our website to complete our online booking form: https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/moving-and-handling-course

This course is a fantastic opportunity to meet other carers and learn safe techniques for everyday transfers—helping keep both you and the person you care for safe.

*Ideal for carers supporting individuals with some baseline mobility*

If you'd like a bit more information about whether the course is right for you, email [email protected] with any questions you many have.

02/11/2026

Our November E-bulletin is now on its way to your inbox. Have a look to find out all about our upcoming activities, events, course, fundraising and volunteering opportunities.

https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/so/11Q4lKibE?languageTag=en

What's On in November: Festive Light Switch On Event Afternoon Tea Cinema Trip New courses Carers Rights Day Volunteering Opportunities New Bacup Shop Opening

02/11/2026

📣 Did you know we have an evening peer support group for unpaid carers?📣

Join us on the first Monday of each month for a peer support session.

🗓️ Monday 2nd November
⏰ 5:30pm - 7pm
📍 Woodhaven Day Centre, Thorneyholme Road, Accrington, BB5 6BD

There's no need to book a place, just drop in and meet other carers to share support, advice and information. A member of our friendly team will be there to greet you.

02/11/2026

📣 LIMITED PLACES REMAINING! 📣

If you are registered with Carers Link Lancashire, join us for a private screening of 'A Star Is Born' and enjoy the chance to see Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga on the big screen.

🎦 Cinema Trip
🗓️ Friday 13th November 2026
💳 £5 per person
⏰ 9:30am

To book your place, https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/services-activities

*Minibus collection available from Accrington and Clitheroe.

30/10/2026

Are you a Young Adult Carer in East Lancashire?

✔️ 18 - 25 years old?
✔️ Living in East Lancashire
✔️ Looking After Someone?

You don't have to do it alone, we can support you in your role as an unpaid carer. If you haven't already done so, complete our carer registration form via our website and we will be in touch: https://www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk/register-carer
or for more information email [email protected]

30/10/2026

Our Colne charity shop manager and one of our volunteers gratefully received a fantastic donation of toys the other day for our young carers.

We'd like to say a huge thank you from our Young Carers team and everyone at Carers Link Lancashire to the people who donated the toys (who have asked to remain anonymous). They will be a wonderful surprise at Christmas!

29/10/2026

📣 JOIN OUR WALK TOMORROW📣

We have joined up to Smokefree Lancashire Stoptober campaign and have organised a community walk. Join our walk leaders on the following date for a walk around Woodnook Nature Reserve:

🗓️ Friday 30th October
⏰ 10am - 1pm
📍 Meeting point: Carers link Lancashire, 54-56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

The walk is open to anyone who'd like to join us, we will start and finish the walk at our Accrington community hub where refreshments can be purchased.

*Please wear suitable walking shoes and clothing and dress appropriately for the weather. The walk should take just over an hour, and a reasonable level of fitness will be required as there will be a slight incline during the walk.