Professional Support
It’s not always obvious who is an unpaid carer — and sometimes, even unpaid carers don’t realise it themselves. Our information and resources will make it easier to spot and support the unpaid carers in your sector.
Click here to watch our ‘Being a Carer’ series of videos, to help you identify the carers around you and understand the challenges that they face.
which sector are you?
Education
Teachers, tutors, lecturers and support staff in primary and secondary schools, colleges, further education and higher education.
Healthcare & Social Care
GP surgeries, clinical professionals in formal and informal settings e.g. pharmacies, social workers and social care professionals.
Employers & Businesses
All business sectors.
Carers are probably already hidden amongst your workforce.
Professional Blogs & News
- 16 minutes |
Unpaid carers are facing rising mental health pressures. Discover practical wellbeing actions, free support, Bridgit, and Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 resources.
- 36 minutes |
Bridgit is a new 24/7 online support platform for unpaid carers in Solihull, offering AI chat coaches, personalised toolkits, care plans, check‑ins and local signposting to make caring easier.
- 6 minutes |
Learn how Solihull Carers Trust supports young carers’ mental health and wellbeing during Children’s Mental Health Week 2026, with school-based initiatives, the Young Carers in School Award, and links to local help and resources.
- 27 minutes |
See what happened at Carers Rights Day 2025 in North and South Solihull, meet the organisations who joined us, and discover your rights and support as an unpaid carer.
- 6 minutes |
We have no vacancies at the moment. Follow us on social media @solihullcarers to stay up to date with our exciting roles!
- 41 minutes |
Discover your carer's rights in Solihull. Free guide covering benefits, assessments, employment rights, mental health support, and emergency help for unpaid carers.
- 10 minutes |
When your child refuses school, it’s not about bad behaviour. Our Solihull parent carer guide explains ESBN, your rights, and how to access support for a positive return to learning.
- 9 minutes |
Your guide to carer's rights: understand your legal protections at work—carer’s leave, flexible working, emergency time off—and how employers can support you.
- 12 minutes |
Carers' self-soothing techniques that work — this toolkit offers fast ways to calm your mind and body when stress, anxiety, or burnout strikes.
