Project aims to ‘lift burden on carers’ hit by restrictions

A NEW project has been launched to support carers and families with caring responsibilities affected by Covid-19.

The Werrington Wellbeing Project – for those living in Cheadle, Leek, Cellarhead, Werrington and Wetley Rocks – is a collaborative response from Werrington Wellbeing Centre, Crossroads Care Staffordshire, On the Horizon Counselling Services and creative artist Gavin Bowyer.

The project, which runs from November to the end of February 2021, is offering free one-to-one counselling and family support workshops at Werrington Wellbeing Lodges and the Foxlowe Arts Centre in Leek.

Crossroads are also able to provide personal online support to carers.

Rachel Butcher, from On the Horizon Counselling Services, said: “We know that many families and individuals have been adversely affected by the Covid restrictions which has led to an increase in isolation and anxiety.

“This project will provide support to lift that burden on carers and families with a range of support scenarios including counselling, online support and creative workshops.

“We are really pleased that artist Gavin Bowyer is part of the delivery team because art is such a great diversion and a way to work out stress and anxiety.”

Anyone wanting to benefit from the Werrington Wellbeing Project can email horizoncounselling1@outlook.com or enquiries@ crossroadsstaffordshire.org.uk, or call 07855 652753 or 01782 268391.

You can also message Crossroads Care Staffordshire and On The Horizon Counselling Services Facebook pages.