Welcome
We are Caring for Carers and we understand the issues and pressures that you face each day. And, we’re here to help!
Select a service and the Birmingham area of the person that you’re caring for below and you’ll be able to see who is offering support in that area of the City.
If you are not confident in choosing a service this way, please telephone our help-line on 0121 274 0439. We will be happy to help you Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4pm. Please remember that today, tomorrow, or even this week is too short notice to make these arrangements.
If you have an urgent medical appointment (and the person you are caring for lives in Birmingham), please contact the Carers Emergency Response Service on 0121 442 2960.
About us
Who are Caring for Carers?
Caring for Carers and Forward Carers are social enterprises created to support you, the carers of Birmingham.
Did you know that there are over 100,000 carers in Birmingham?
And did you know that the value of the care that you give in Birmingham is equivalent to £2.4billion to the City’s NHS and adult social care? You are the real heroes and heroines and we’re here to help you. If you are interested in getting any further information or advice regarding your caring role, please look at our Forward Carers website.
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Our Service
How you can benefit
- Meet that friend, you’ve been meaning to call;
- Someone for Dad to chat to;
- Make sure that you get to that appointment;
- Mum loves playing cards;
- It’s gym time!
- Someone else who’s interested in the garden;
- I just need to get the shopping done;
- I forgotten how nice it is to have a good chat.
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Provide a service for carers?
If you provide a sitting service, or a befriending service in Birmingham, then we’d love to hear from you. If you’re either a voluntary and community organisation, a registered care provider, or a Personal Assistant we’re here to put you in contact with carers in Birmingham who need the services that you provide.
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How it works
A simpler way to find a service
We know that it is confusing and worrying – knowing who to trust. So, we’ve created a list of services that can help you. Choose which area of Birmingham the person you care for lives and we’ll show you who you can choose from. Read their adverts, pick a couple that interest you and send them a booking enquiry and arrange to meet them.
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