Support for Carers
There is a variety of support available for carers throughout Walsall and Dudley. For more information on specific services please click on the links below:
- Dudley African Caribbean Carers and Disability Support Group
- Dudley Alzheimers Society
- Dudley Borough Council Carers Support
- Dudley Carers Alliance
- Dudley Crossroads
- EHSAS
- Halesowen Asian Elderly Association Carers Support Group
- Insight Carers Cafe
- Looking After Me
- Rethink Dudley Carer Support Service
- Spurgeons Young Carers
- The Dudley Carers Forum
- Dudley Carers Hub
Useful Links for Carers
Carer’s Emergency Card: Any carer living in the Dudley Borough who supports an adult can join a basic scheme wherever the person you care for lives. You will be given a card and key fob with a unique code number and a 24/7 365 days a year emergency telephone number. If you, the carer, have an emergency, the nominated people will be contacted and informed that their support is needed. Find out more and complete the application form on the Dudley Borough website.
There are also lots of national organisations which provide support and advice for carers:
- Carers Direct
Information, advice and support for carers - Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership organisation of carers, led by carers for carers providing support and advice for carers to get support. - The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
Support and advice for carers - Young Carers
Information and support for young carers - Caring for Someone
Information on financial support for carers - Crossroads Care
Crossroads Care is Britain’s leading provider of support for carers and the people they care for.
