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Bolton Cares
Did you know that The Bolton Cares Group are the biggest care provider in Bolton, with services across Salford and Wigan?
Our mission is very simple, to support people to live their life they want, their way. By this we mean, we want to help people live their life to their fullest and do the things they’ve always dreamed of.
We believe that disabilities and age don’t define you, with the help of innovative technology, we support people to live independent lives.
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We support over 800 people from diverse communities with a range of different needs including, physical and learning disabilities, autism, dementia and mental health problems.
All our 600+ employees are motivated by a passion to make a difference to people’s lives every day and to make amazing things happen.
We have some fabulous stories to share, here are just a few...
S Club 7 Fans get a chance to go to their first ever gig!
Lifelong fans were able to ‘Reach for the stars’ and see their heroes in Manchester supported by our Outreach Team. Making exciting things possible for the people they support.
A bit about our Outreach Service and what it offers
Our Outreach Service supports people in their homes both in Bolton and Salford. We help people to develop their independence skills while supporting them to get active in their community, from shopping to managing finances and even going to gigs, we offer a range of support.
A footy tour full of memories
John was recently supported by his Shared Lives carer to go to Germany, Croatia and Italy on a tour of football stadiums. The journey kicked off from Wembley Stadium, then to Paris with a visit to Parc des Princes home to Paris Saint-Germain, moving on to Germany and the Bayern Munich ground Allianz Arena.
Then on to Austria and Italy and finally reaching Croatia finishing off with a visit to the Dynamo Zagreb Stadium and flying back to London for the final leg back to Bolton by train. What a fabulous European journey!
Shared Lives and what it offers.
Shared Lives is a life changing service, where individuals or families open their homes to adults with a variety of care and support needs to empower them to make the amazing happen.
Could you be a Shared Lives Carer? If you could give someone a positive future, we would love you to join us. Take a look at what we do.
Celebration time
Lots of laughs and a good old sing song is how Brenda will remember her 90th birthday at Rushey Fold one of our Extra Care Housing properties. She had an amazing day.
A bit about our Extra Care Housing service
Our award nominated Extra Care housing service offers a community within a community, where people over 55 can live independently, make new friends and have a great social life Offering on site support when its needed, we also operate this service in Wigan.
Life changing decisions
A family crisis led Keith to Inspire and while there, he realised that he wanted to live independently. The team supported him and gave him the confidence to make the move and he now lives in a supported living property and is living life to the full.
A bit about our InSpire short breaks service and what it offers.
Our ‘InSpire’ short breaks service (formerly Crawford Street) gives everyone space and time away from the day to day. Offering 24 hour support the service gives people the time out and the support to move on with their lives.
Steven receives a thrill from his United idol
Steven received the best birthday ever as his support team in Salford arranged for him to receive a birthday message and a signed shirt from his Manchester United hero David Beckham.
A bit about our Supported Living Service and what it offers.
Our Supported Living service enables people to live fuller lives in the community. Operating across Bolton, Salford and Wigan we offer person-centred care packages and help with practical matters such as budgeting and cooking.
With ‘People we Support’ forums to help people shape their care, our dedicated teams go beyond for the people we support to ensure they love life and realise their dreams.
Helping John overcome his holiday anxieties
The amazing mental health team supported John to overcome his holiday anxieties. Through talking, reassuring and careful day to day planning the team supported him have a relaxing, enjoyable break with his parents.
A bit about our Mental Health service and what it offers
Our mental health hubs are there for people who experience issues with their mental health and wellbeing. Our range of responsive services give people time out to reset and turn their lives around.
A life on the ocean waves
Setting sail on open water was a dream come true for a group of people we support. What an exhilarating and empowering experience. Made possible by our innovative Life Opportunities team.
A bit about our Life Opportunities
Our Life Opportunities service (formerly day care services) is about having fun, forming new friendships and getting active and linking people with their communities. Our imaginative and innovative community teams work with the people we support to co-produce our exciting range of activities that make people happy and help them realise their potential.
If you have enjoyed reading some of our stories, come and join our teams and make amazing things happen.
Take a look at our vacancies page to find out more. Job vacancies - Bolton Cares
Or volunteer with us. Find out more Volunteer With Us - Bolton Cares
Contact us:
Telephone - 01204 331111
Website: boltoncares.org.uk
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