News & Media

Keep up to date with what we are doing and what is coming up for carers in Solihull. We also publish anything that we think will be helpful to carers. We have them in categories so you can select what is relevant to you.

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Get ready for later life with help from Solihull Council

Join us and other organistions to learn more about 'later life' at two drop-in events.

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!

Adult Carers Newsletter & Events Programme – Autumn / Winter Edition

Our adult carers newsletter and events programme is now available.

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.

The Carers Leave Act 2023

Find out how the new laws and protections will benefit those juggling employment and a caring role.

Free breaks and holidays for carers & families

Find out how carers and their families can get a much needed free break or holiday

Young carers action day 2024 – Save the date!

Carers Trust is thrilled to announce that Young Carers Action Day 2024 will take place on Wednesday 13 March.
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Young carers driver/chaperone volunteers needed

We are looking for volunteer drivers/chaperones volunteers for our young carers!

Young carers peer mentoring facilitator volunteer

We are looking for 3 hours a week of volunteering work for someone to help young carers & peer mentoring scheme

“The Power of Love in Action” Marie Curie & Hazel Carter talk hospice care

Are you curious about hospices and what they are like for patient and loved ones? Join the free talk on 12th September

Seeking volunteers for our unpaid carers sitting service

We are seeking volunteers for our Sitting Service. If you are up for a new challenge, have spare time, or are retired then you can help thousands of carers.

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!

Interactive map for Solihull and Birmingham

Solihull Council have an interactive map showing all the people, groups and organisations in the Solihull & Birmingham Area.

Young Carers & Young Adult Carers Newsletter September – December 2023

Find out the latest news and activities for young carers and young adult carers.

We’ve been shortlisted!

We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted, by Solihull Chamber of Commerce, for the prestigious Solihull’s Award for Excellence in Third Sector

Become a young carer peer mentor

Calling all 13 - 17 year old carers, join us and share with the younger generation of carers your knowledge of caring.
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Volunteer Coordinator Vacancy

Join our team and become our new Volunteer Coordinator
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Free online Summer events for all unpaid carers with ‘Dementia Carers Count’

Dementia Carers Count have lined up some fantastic online events this Summer for unpaid carers, and best of all they're all free. Have a look and join in.

Solihull College gets a lesson from Young Adult Carers

Two of our young adult carers delivered a training workshop at Solihull College
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Young Carers Festival 2023

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