info & advice

Any resources that will be helpful to carers will be available on this page. The library will build over time. Use the categories to get to the information you need. If you know of any resources that can be added then please get in touch.

health

The life of a carer in 2023

Read results of the Adult Carers Survey sent out by Carers Trust in summer 2023.

Free online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for over 16’s

Free online CBT withThe Living Well Consortium and Silvercloud is now available for over 16's in Birmingham and Solihull.

Summer holiday activities for all!

Find out more about all the fun physical and mental activities, as well Kids Eat Free information available for the Summer Holidays!

Solihull Hospital re-opens Urgent Treatment Centre

The new minor injury unit has re-opened after refurbishment.
Join CEO Brandon Scott-Omenka, Health Liaison Worker Linda Hewitt, and Charlotte Wade from the NHS Long Covid Team. They discuss the damaging effects of long covid, but also the help and care available to people who suffer with those effects.

Discussing the effects of Long Covid with NHS

Watch our discussion on Long Covid and find help for you, or someone you know suffering from long covid.

Emotional and Mental Well-being

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

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.
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Your Health

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

how to get a break

The life of a carer in 2023

Read results of the Adult Carers Survey sent out by Carers Trust in summer 2023.

Music & Memories events for carers

Relax and reminisce with music in the beauty of Eastcote Park Retirement VIllage, in partnership with Solihull Music Service

Solihull playday is coming!

Join in the fun with this activity packed day of play!
Young Carers standing in front of YCG. Cheering and happy.

Young Carers Festival 2023

Our young carers spent a weekend relaxing, having fun, and being kids again at the Young Carers Festival 2023

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.
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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

education

The life of a carer in 2023

Read results of the Adult Carers Survey sent out by Carers Trust in summer 2023.

Solihull College gets a lesson from Young Adult Carers

Two of our young adult carers delivered a training workshop at Solihull College
Join CEO Brandon Scott-Omenka, Health Liaison Worker Linda Hewitt, and Charlotte Wade from the NHS Long Covid Team. They discuss the damaging effects of long covid, but also the help and care available to people who suffer with those effects.

Discussing the effects of Long Covid with NHS

Watch our discussion on Long Covid and find help for you, or someone you know suffering from long covid.

Solihull’s Young Carers in Education

Young and Young Adult Carers across Solihull share their experiences of being carers and how it affects their lives at home and in education.