All Posts & News - Carers Trust Solihull

Adult Carer, Young Adult Carer

1 minute |
Wednesday 21 September 2022

Adult Carer, Young Adult Carer

Council to discuss new strategy to support Solihull carers

Solihull Council’s Joint Adults and Children’s Scrutiny Board will discuss a new five-year Carers Strategy at its meeting on Thursday (22 September).

Adult Carer

2 minutes |
Friday 9 September 2022

Adult Carer

Carers Talk Autumn, Winter 2022

Over the past 6 months we have enjoyed getting back to working face to face with carers in the community and it has been lovely to see many of you joining our carers meet ups and events.

Respite

1 minute |
Thursday 1 September 2022

Respite

Carers Card

Use this for telephone numbers of whom to contact in an emergency and to alert others you are caring for someone who may need help back at home.

Donation Stories

2 minutes |
Friday 19 August 2022

Donation Stories

Donations Support Young Carers at Blackwell

For the 9th year running, we ran a BBQ at our Blackwell Residential event for Young Carers aged 8 to 11. The Blackwell event was, again, funded by a wonderful donation of £2,000 from our great friends at Rotary St Alphege.

Donation Stories

1 minute |
Thursday 18 August 2022

Donation Stories

Donation of £1,000 by Waitrose

A kind and generous donation of £1,000 by Waitrose Solihull

Adult Carer, Health, Mental Health, My Rights, Peer Support, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

3 minutes |
Thursday 18 August 2022

Health, Adult Carer, Mental Health, My Rights, Peer Support, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

Emotional and Mental Well-being

Caring can place huge demands on you with many extra responsibilities and frustrations to deal with.

Adult Carer, Health, Mental Health, My Rights, Peer Support, Respite, Training & Work, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

3 minutes |
Wednesday 10 August 2022

My Rights, Adult Carer, Health, Mental Health, Peer Support, Respite, Training & Work, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

What is a Carer’s Assessment?

A carer’s assessment looks at your needs as a carer and the impact of your caring role, including the practical and emotional support you provide.

Volunteering Stories

1 minute |
Thursday 4 August 2022

Volunteering Stories

Peter, a volunteer fundraiser

Peter is a self motivated, unstoppable fundraiser who has sought out and secured funding from diverse sources. He has built and developed positive relationships with funders and donors with incredible results.

Adult Carer

1 minute |
Thursday 4 August 2022

Adult Carer

Carer’s story in their own words

After contacting the Carers Trust Solihull I was offered an assessment. I found the assessment itself very therapeutic and it had been a very long time since anyone had asked me about myself

Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

2 minutes |
Thursday 4 August 2022

Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

Young Carer of the Year 2022

Rebecca Wall was presented with the Young Carer of the Year Dave Henry Award

Whats on, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

1 minute |
Wednesday 3 August 2022

Whats on, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

Young Carers Newsletter Aug22-Dec22

Keep up to date with all of our news, activities and anything else we have been up to in the latest edition of the Solihull Young Carers Newsletter

Donation Stories

1 minute |
Thursday 21 July 2022

Donation Stories

Donations come in different types

Donations are not just about £’s, Sydney Mitchell Solicitors donate their time and expertise to support carers.

Adult Carer, Health, Mental Health, Peer Support, Respite, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 19 July 2022

Respite, Adult Carer, Health, Mental Health, Peer Support, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

How to get a break

Being a carer can be hard work and you might need to take a break sometimes. Respite is a short break, anything from a couple of hours to several weeks

Adult Carer, Finances, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 19 July 2022

Finances, Adult Carer, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

Finances

There are benefits just for carers, some for people with a disability, and some to help you if you have a low income.

Volunteering Stories

1 minute |
Tuesday 19 July 2022

Volunteering Stories

Terry, celebrating years of voluntary service

Terry’s role is crucial as she takes on tasks that free up staff to concentrate on face-to-face work with young carers

Health

5 minutes |
Tuesday 19 July 2022

Health

Your Health

As an unpaid carer, it is important to look after your own health

Transport

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Transport

Transport

Whether you are doing some shopping, going to a hospital appointment or having a day out there is lots of support to help you, and the person you care for to get about

Training & Work

2 minutes |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Training & Work

Training and Work

If you are juggling work with looking after someone, you are not alone

Adult Carer, My Rights, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

My Rights, Adult Carer, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

Your Rights as a Carer

As a carer you have the right to

Donation Stories

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Donation Stories

We are enormously grateful to donors of all ages

Our donors and fundraisers are of all ages and we are constantly amazed by their dedication and ingenuity.

Adult Carer, Videos, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Videos, Adult Carer, Young Adult Carer, Young Carer

What is it like to be a carer?

Carers in Solihull of all ages talking about their caring roles and how they are supported.

Videos, Young Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Videos, Young Carer

Young carers in Solihull

Young Carers in Solihull share their experiences of being children with caring responsibilities

Adult Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Adult Carer

Parent Carers Story, Amy

In her own words...

Videos, Young Adult Carer

1 minute |
Tuesday 3 May 2022

Videos, Young Adult Carer

Young Adult Carers in Solihull

Young adult carers in Solihull share their experiences of being children with caring responsibilities

Donation Stories

1 minute |
Wednesday 13 April 2022

Donation Stories

Community coming together for carers

2022 marks our 20 year anniversary, we decided to celebrate this with a charity ball and awards night

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