A NEW service to develop and promote services for carers has been set up in Redcar and Cleveland.

The Carers' Development Service aims to raise awareness of issues affecting carers and the people they look after.

To launch the service, a series of events will give information about advice, services and welfare benefits available to carers.

The next event is at the Black Swan, High Street, Guisborough, on Tuesday, 10am to 1pm.

For further information call (01642) 289166