Solihull Carers

🎄 A huge thank you to the team at West Brom Building Society (Shirley Branch) for holding a festive Christmas Raffle in support of Young Carers of Solihull! 💙

Thank you so much for your ongoing support! West Brom Building Society
#fundraising #youngcarers

Christmas Wreath Making 🎄

A group of our carers enjoyed an afternoon of wreath making last week and we think they did an amazing job!

#unpaidcarers #respite #solihull

🌟 Young Carers Have Rights! 🌟

Our Decision Making Group, aged 5–25, shaped the future of our service by choosing activities, support, and how they want to be contacted. Their voices ensure young carers are seen, heard, and supported.

#YoungCarers #YouthVoices #RightsMatter

🎄 Calling all unpaid carers in Solihull!

Take a well-deserved break, meet other carers, and enjoy some festive cheer.
No need to book, just come along and join us! ✨

#unpaidcarers #christmas2025 #respite

🗣️ November is Men’s Health Awareness Month

41% of UK carers are men, yet many are less likely to seek support.
Our latest blog highlights resources to help men look after their wellbeing.

👉 Check it out -https://buff.ly/w4BNUUs

With winter around the corner it can be a worrying time for carers. Find out what support is available! 💙

#mariecurie #costofliving #unpaidcarers

Some of our Young Adult Carers enjoyed a delicious meal at Ming Moon during our latest outing and we are definitely all getting in the festive spirit! 🎄

#youngadultcarer #carerssupport #respiteactivities

North Solihull Carers Rights Day Event 🎈

We had the pleasure of meeting many carers this morning at our event, and we were grateful to have other organisations from across the borough with us to share their guidance and support.

#CarersRightsDay #solihull

TOMORROW! 📣

We hope you can drop by and see us!

#carersrightsday #unpaidcarers #solihull

Young Carers Club 🌟

Singing our favourite songs on the karaoke, getting crafty making all sorts of creations and playing lots of fun games!

#youngcarersupport #solihull

THANK YOU 🌟 to Rotary Club of Solihull St Alphege for generously sourcing 40 tickets to The Wizard of Oz at BP Pulse Live, Birmingham. Thanks to your kindness, families of young carers will be able to enjoy some much-needed quality time together this Christmas.

1 WEEK TO GO!

If you’re an unpaid carer in Solihull, come along and find out what support is available to you. Local services will be on hand to share information, advice, and friendly guidance. Everyone’s welcome to drop in!

#carersrightsday #solihull #unpaidcarers

A Carer’s Assessment is a chance to talk about how caring affects your life, what’s working well, and what support could make things easier.

You can find out more about carers assessments in our guide - buff.ly/Ovl65tB #carersrightsday #unpaidcarer #Solihull

💛 Befriending Week 💛
We all need someone to talk to. Our telephone befriending service offers a safe, supportive space to share your worries or just have a chat!

Call us today on 0121 788 1143 to connect.

#BefriendingWeek #CarerSupport #CarersTrust

Calling all our young carers 📣

Join us for some fun activities and meet other young carers. No need to book, just drop in and see us!

#youngcarersupport #solihull

You have a right to be consulted when the person you care for is being discharged from hospital.

#unpaidcarers #carersrightsday

Huge thanks to@SydneyMitchell_ for raising £5,000 at their amazing Charity Ball, supporting us and @MarieCurieUK! 🙌

They’ll also join our Carers Rights Day events to offer free advice for carers, we’re so grateful for your ongoing support! 💙

Join us and Solihull Parent Carer Voice to find out more about the EHCP process and have your questions answered.

#ParentCarerSupport #EHCP

A snap of some of our carers enjoying a night out at @coretheatresol 🎭

#respite #unpaidcarers

Support and advice for parent carers 📌

Join us and Solihull Parent Carer Voice to find out more about the EHCP process and the support available to you.

#ParentCarers #ehcplan #Solihull

Find out what support is available for unpaid carers living in Solihull.

We will be joined by a variety of organisations who will be giving free advice on a range of topics to support you in your caring role.

#carersrights #unpaidcarers #solihull

Find out what support is available for unpaid carers living in Solihull.

We will be joined by a variety of organisations who will be giving free advice on a range of topics to support you in your caring role.

#carersrights #unpaidcarers #solihull

GOOD NEWS!

Our website is back up and running 🎉

We are having some tech issues!

In the meantime, if you need any advice or support our phone line is still open 0121 788 1143. We will let you know when we are back up and running.

Happy Diwali to all of our carers celebrating 🕯️

Flu season is here! ❄️

Unpaid carers are eligible for a free flu jab. Protect yourself and the person you care for! Contact your GP or local pharmacy to find out more.

#FluJab #CarersSupport

"Know your rights, use your rights"📣

This years Carers Rights Day theme highlights the importance of empowering unpaid carers by ensuring they understand their legal rights regarding employment, social care assessments, and more, and feel confident using them.

#carersrightsday #carersupport

🎃 Spooky fun at our Young Carer Club Drop-Ins this month!
We celebrated Halloween with pumpkin painting, spooky art, and lots of laughter! 👻

Want to join the fun? Our next Young Carer Clubs are Thursday 6th Nov at Hatchford Brook we’d love to see you there!

#youngcarers

GREAT NEWS! 🎉
Carers Trust Solihull have once again been awarded Solihull Council’s All-Age Carer Support Service contract!

“We are thrilled to have won this competitive tender, ensuring the future of our essential local charity.” — CEO Brandon Scott-Omenka

#UnpaidCarers #Solihull #CarerSupport

A huge thank you to Our Lady of the Wayside for inviting our Peer Mentors Charlotte and Layla to meet their wonderful Young Carer Group!

#youngcarersupport #peermentors