Are you a Carer?
A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is disabled, has an illness or long-term condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older. Make sure you let us know if you think you are a carer so we can offer support.
Carers Support
Birmingham Carers Hub
Forward Carers is an award winning social enterprise that prides itself on making a real difference to the lives of carers through working in partnership.
Phone
0333 006 9711
Email
[email protected]
Carers Assessment
If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier. This is called a carer’s assessment. It is free, and any adult can ask for one.
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Phone
0808 808 7777
Email
[email protected]
Disabled Living Foundation
Information and advice on equipment for independent living.
Phone
0300 999 0004
Email
[email protected]
Solihull Carers Trust
They are a charity with a mission to support unpaid carers of all ages in Solihull. They know the challenges that carers face because of their caring role. There can be huge demands on a carer’s time, health, physical and emotional well-being. Their job is to make sure that someone is looking after them. They are here to offer advice, information, training, emotional and practical support and much needed time out or respite. All of their services are free of charge.
Phone
0121 788 1143
Bluebird Care
One of the nation’s leading home care and live in care providers. They deliver the services you want and how you want them, in the comfort of your own home.
Phone
0121 803 6787
Email
[email protected]
Carers Hub
Birmingham Carers Hub offers a wide range of support and services to unpaid Carers in Birmingham, from Carers Cards to support with benefits, to activities.
Phone
0333 006 9711
Email
[email protected]
Contact
Information and advice for families who care for children with a disability or special need.
Phone
0808 808 3555
MIND Birmingham
Birmingham Mind is the largest independent mental health charity providing services in and beyond the City of Birmingham’s boundaries.
Phone
0121 262 3555
Spurgeons Young Carers
They support children and young people who care for a family member with an illness or disability.
Phone
01933 412412
Email
[email protected]