Living Well Consortium UK and Silvercloud now offering free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
At Carers Trust Solihull we hear all the time how the events we hold for our carers help improve their mindset and mood. Yet we also know that they aren’t the solution to permanent mental health improvement. Trying to find a NHS funded therapist or CBT can come with long waits and delays, and although there are other paid options available, not everyone can afford these – especially when repeated sessions of support are required.
That is why we are happy to announce a new form of CBT is now available for those aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP.
You will be able to access online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) with the Living Well Consortium and SilverCloud, free of charge and in less than an hour.
How does it work?
Incredibly simple.
You complete a self-referral form in which you explain what your current needs are and how you best think you can be supported. After this you will then receive an Email within 30 minutes with further questions to help better determined your needs, then you will be directed to the best suited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP).
It is a supported online program where you will be guided and assisted by a qualified (PWP), throughout your time with the program. You will be given tasks specific to your needed support and then reviewing with the PWP how you have progressed with those tasks. This can be done at your own pace for up to six sessions, allowing you to complete and review with the PWP weekly or bi-weekly. After these six sessions you will then have full access to SilverCloud tools and program materials for one year. It is the aim that during your supported sessions you will be given the methods, tools, and knowledge to better support yourself. Then when you move to the unsupported year with access to all those tools and materials, you will have a better understanding of yourself and your required support.
Who is supported?
You might be wondering if there is support for your needs, thankfully SilverCloud has an extensive list of support they can offer. All of which is backed by nearly two decades of extensive clinical research, and used extensively by the NHS, among others. The only requirements you need to fulfill are being aged 16+ and registered with a Birmingham or Solihull GP.
We understand this new method of CBT may seem unusual and you want to make sure you’re putting yourself in the best position possible. If you would like to verify the clinical research and the services validity before going forward, then you can find that information by clicking here.
You can also email the Living Well Consortium to get your questions answered: adminsilvercloud@livingwellconsortium.com
Programmes include:
Space from Anxiety
Space from Depression
Space for Positive Body Image
Space for Resilience
Space from Health Anxiety
Space from OCD
Space from Panic
Space from Social Anxiety
Space from Phobia
Space from Stress
Space for Sleep
Space in CHD from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Chronic Pain from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Diabetes from Depression & Anxiety
Space in Lung Conditions from Depression & Anxiety
Don’t forget, we are here too.
If you are an unpaid carer and you need someone to talk to then you have us just a phone call away. We are available 9am – 5pm and you can call us on 0121 788 1143 or even email us at: centre@solihullcarers.org
We know that mental health doesn’t stick to a 9 – 5 schedule which is why we are pushing these kind of CBT services. They give you the tools, understanding and support you need when you need it.
Also don’t forget about our carers meet-ups and social events. They let you meet other carers to talk, relax, have a cuppa and cake, or even have day trips to Weston-super-Mare, Black Country Living Museum, and plenty of other events for you to enjoy youself.
Here are just some of the events we hold, and you can also find our events calendar below to join us in the future.
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Join us and Menopause Knowledge CIC for this session offering information, resources and support. Booking Essential. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/
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Sessions will be informal and fun, there will be a wellbeing focus for each group but this is flexible and will be influenced by what you would like to have support with. |
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Join us and find out more about our new digital support service for carers and how it can support you in your caring role. Booking required. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ |
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Join us and take some time out, meet other carers and enjoy a cuppa. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ *You’re welcome to drop in to this activity, but we’d really appreciate it if you could let us know in advance if you plan to attend. This will help us ensure appropriate space and refreshments are available at the venue. |
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Fun, friendly court sessions for all abilities. You must book onto this activity – we cannot accept drop ins. Email adultcarers@solihullcarers.org |
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Fun, friendly court sessions for all abilities. You must book onto this activity – we cannot accept drop ins. Email adultcarers@solihullcarers.org |
2 events,Join us for our annual beach trip to celebrate Carers Week 2026. Transport provided. Booking Essential. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/
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, Join us for seaside adventure of sun, sand, and smiles for the whole family! |
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Join us and take some time out, meet other carers and enjoy a cuppa. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ *You’re welcome to drop in to this activity, but we’d really appreciate it if you could let us know in advance if you plan to attend. This will help us ensure appropriate space and refreshments are available at the venue. |
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Our carers support surgeries are for carers to access advice, information and support on anything relating to caring. You can drop into these sessions, or if you are a registered carer with our service, you can book a timeslot with a support worker in advance by calling 0121 788 1143 Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ |
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Come along to shape your own YAC residential where YACS aged 16 - 25 decide the dates, location and the fun! |
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Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity with other carers. Booking Essential. Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ |
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Our carers support surgeries are for carers to access advice, information and support on anything relating to caring. You can drop into these sessions, or if you are a registered carer with our service, you can book a timeslot with a support worker in advance by calling 0121 788 1143 Register your interest here - https://solihullcarers.wufoo.com/forms/s1nj52w4181e03x/ |
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