Carers celebrate opening of new resource centre

Carers were joined by Councillor Linda Robinson, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Sheila Downey, Executive Director for Adult Care and Sandra Montgomery, Manager at The Carers’ Resource.

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Carers from across the borough have celebrated the official opening of the new The Carers' Resource Centre.

The new home for carers is at Newbold Building, 35-37 Oldham Road, and is split over two levels. It consists of an IT suite, training room, a kitchen as well as rooms for meetings and events.

At the event, Councillors and officers from Rochdale Borough Council and the NHS joined members from The Carers Association; a group run by carers for carers.

Pauline Fardon, Chairwoman of The Carers Association, welcomed everyone to the celebrations of the grand opening.

She said: “This year we are celebrating ten years of The Carers' Resource so it’s wonderful we have this new home. Here’s to a successful future for all working here and to all those who use the facilities.”

Jean Welby, one of the oldest founding members of The Carers Association, said: “Thanks to everyone who gave us this new resource and thanks for keeping this lifeline open for carers across Rochdale. Let’s look forward to another ten years.”