The Information and Advice service is available for anyone caring for an elderly, sick, disabled or frail friend or family member within Birmingham. Our specialist team can provide advice and information on:
- Information and advice line
- One to one support – from assisting with welfare entitlements to counselling
- Accessing grants and carer breaks (subject to availability)
- Carer emergency back up service – CERS
- Training for carers
- Carer support groups
- Wellbeing provision, for some ‘me-time’ away from caring
- Out of school activities for children with additional support needs
- Signposting to other agencies who can assist carers
- Online communities through our Facebook and Twitter
