Carers Resources

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

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.

Carers Hub also offer free government backed carers assessments for anyone over the age of 18.

Carers Assessment link

Phone
0333 006 9711

Email
info@birminghamcarershub.org.uk

Spurgeons Young Carers

They support children and young people who care for a family member with an illness or disability.

Website
https://spurgeons.org/how-we-help/young-carers/

Phone
01933 412412

Email
info@spurgeons.org

Carefree

Carefree provide subsidised breaks for full time unpaid carers in the UK.

Website
carefreespace.org

Email
hello@carefreespace.org

Crossroads

Crossroads is a Birmingham based organisation that provides a range of carer support and resources including support for carers taking respite breaks.

Website
https://www.crossroads-caringforcarers.org/

Phone
0121 553 6483

Email
info@crossroads-caringforcarers.org

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.

Website
https://www.carersuk.org/

Phone
0808 808 7777

Email
info@carersuk.org

Solihull Carers Trust

Solihull Carers Trust supports unpaid carers in Solihull. They offer free advice, information, training, emotional and practical support, and time out for carers who need a break.

Website
https://solihullcarers.org/

Phone
0121 788 1143

Contact

Information and advice for families who care for children with a disability or additional needs.

Website
https://contact.org.uk/

Phone
0808 808 3555

MIND Birmingham

Birmingham Mind provide mental health support for people living in Birmingham.

Website
https://birminghammind.org/

Phone
0121 262 3555

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.

Website
www.bluebirdcare.co.uk