Videos
Watch our videos below to learn what it means to be an unpaid carer in Solihull, from young carer to adult carer – we support all ages!
Catch up on Carer’s Week and Carer’s Rights Day activities and information panels, and our own Carer’s Talk Podcast, so you can learn more about your rights as unpaid carer’s, as well as what information & support is available to you – all in video form!
Welcome To Carers Rights Day - 2020
Support for carers & being positive - 2020
Key time periods if you have symptoms & the tier system - 2020
How to keep up your immunity during Covid - 2020
What does having a positive test really mean? - 2020
Information on vaccines - 2020
Caring for someone vulnerable - 2020
Maintaining education and remote learning offers - 2020
What carers can do in preparation for winter - 2020
Connecting Carers Project - 2020
The different kinds of carers - 2020
Carers Assessment - 2020
Carers Needs Assessment - 2020
Needs Assessed - 2020
Families taken into account - 2020
Transition Assessment - 2020
Solihull Council - 2022
Age UK - 2022
Citizens Advice Bureau - 2022
Act on Energy - 2022
GPS healthcare - 2022
Raising Awareness on BBC Radio - 2023
Brandon Scott-Omenka opens the Carers Information Event - 2023
Melinda Tompkins, Act on Energy - 2023
Wesley Richmond, Citizens Advice Bureau - 2023
Teresa Baxter, Age UK Community Advice Hub - 2023
Karen Murphy, Adult Care and Support Solihull City Council - 2023
Advice and support from the experts - 2024
How long does it take to get a carer's assessment & care need assessment? - 2024
Who can help carer in work, if their employer isn't following the law? - 2024
How are carers supported when their cared-for dies? - 2024
Will the council pay other councils to provide services to carers? - 2024
What support is available now Winter Fuel Allowance has changed? - 2024
How to get back to work after caring - 2024
What taboos are holding back support for young carers? - 2024
'Respite at Home; - how do I get it? - 2024
The Care System is confusing - where can I go for support? - 2024
"How does Act on Energy support carers?" - 2024
"Why is it important for Solihull Family Hubs to be here?" - 2024
"How does Avery Care Home support carers in their workplace?" - 2024
"What advice and support can Citizens Advice offer carers?" - 2024
"Why is it important for Age UK to help carers?" - 2024
"How does Sydney Mitchell look after staff who are carers?" - 2024
Carers Trust Solihull and the NHS explain Long Covid
Wrap-up and thank you!
Carers Week 2024 Round-up
Being an unpaid carer in Solihull
Meet the carers
How did the pandemic affect your caring role?
What support do you feel is most important to carers?
How did you realise that you were a carer & how easy was it to get suport?
What is the hardest part about being a carer & what is most rewarding?
What advice would you give a new carer?
What advice would you give a new carer?
What does taking a break mean to you?
Discussing Children in Need & Everyone4Sports on BBC Radio
Young Adult Carers in Solihull
Young Carers in Education
Young Adult Carers - Long Mind
Young Carers in Solihull
Rube-Mae shares her story and support she receives.
Care to Discuss - Carers questions answered
Young Carers Panel
Animation showing the hidden signs of being a carer in school
"What did you do today"?
Day of a carer vs non-carer
Hazel Carter - A Carer's Story
Let's talk about Wills
Power of Attorney
Act on Energy - Save money on your energy bills
Being a Parent Carer - Sajida Golby shares her experiences.
Contingency Planning - Prepare for Emergencies
Dementia Carers Count - Dementia Awareness Week
Young Adult Carer of the Year 2024: Caleb Tracey
The Community Advice Hub
End of Life: Difficult questions, answered
Peter tells us about volunteering for Carers Trust Solihull
Hannah shares her volunteering experience with Carers Trust Solihull
A big thank you to all our volunteers
A big thank you to all our volunteers
Join us to connect, share & showcase services supporting young carers, and lets make Solihull young carer friendly!
Carers Week 2025 Wrap-up and Memories
Video stories
All our blogs and news posts that feature videos or can link you to external videos featuring our carers or Carers Trust Solihull.
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