A SERVICE for carers in Sedgefield hopes to reach more people all over the borough.
The Sedgefield Locality Carers Centre, in Newton Aycliffe, is to hold a series of information surgeries in different locations.
A drop-in centre has already been opened in Newton Aycliffe and now a service is to start in Shildon.
Senior administration officer Shirley Bell said: "The idea is we're trying to get out and about more, because we cover the whole of Sedgefield borough.
"Because we have been based in Newton Aycliffe for four years, we have decided to set up more services in outreach centres." As part of the expansion, a weekly information service for carers will now be held in the Shildon Housing and Resource Centre.
The service will run on Tuesdays, from 9am until noon, starting on Tuesday, September 5.
Outreach development officer Frank Pawley will be responsible for it.
He said the aim was to provide support to carers who are looking after an elderly, frail or disabled relative or friend.
Anyone who is a carer, or experiencing problems looking after someone, can contact the Shildon Housing and Resource Centre on (01388) 827000 to book an appointment.
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