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What is Carer Friendly Communities?
Carer Friendly Communities is an initiative led by Forward Carers to make a difference to the lives of Carers. We spoke…
Read MoreNew #FairerForCarers Campaign
CarersUK has launched the #FairerForCarers campaign, which asks people to contact their MPs about the need for greater financial support for…
Read MoreTraining for Parent Carers – Identifying early signs of worsening health in a person with a learning disability
The NHS England and NHS Improvement Learning Disability and Autism Programme is inviting family carers to take part in a workshop….
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccines now available to those with a learning disability
The NHS, has now confirmed that citizens aged 18 plus who have learning disabilities and classed as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV)…
Read MoreCensus 2021 – help shape your community
The census is a compulsory survey that happens every 10 years and provides a picture of all the people and households…
Read MoreSurvey launched on National Strategy for Disabled People
The government has launched a public survey as part of developing a National Strategy for Disabled People. The Disability Unit in the Cabinet…
Read MoreQ&A sessions on Covid-19 Vaccine
A comprehensive list of FAQs and information is available on the dedicated Birmingham and Solihull COVID-19 Vaccination website including what are the vaccine…
Read MorePAs for clinically vulnerable children now eligible for Covid-19 vaccine
Families who directly employ a personal assistant (PA) to care for their clinically vulnerable child are urged to contact their local…
Read MoreHealth Checks for People with Learning Disabilities over 14 years
All GP’s across Birmingham and Solihull offer annual health checks for people with learning disabilities aged 14 and over. These health…
Read MoreMore organisations join Carer Friendly Communities Initiative
Forward Carers is committed to creating Carer Friendly Communities. We’re on a mission to encourage organisations, businesses, health care trusts and…
Read MoreBritish Asian celebrities unite for video to dispel Covid vaccine myths
A number of British Asian celebrities have contributed to a vaccine awareness video co-ordinated by Citizen Khan creator and Good Morning…
Read MoreCarers prioritised to receive Covid-19 Vaccine
The government’s vaccine committee has revised its recommendations to include unpaid carers in the Covid-19 vaccine priority list, ranked as priority…
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