Carer support

There are an estimated 26,000 unpaid carers in Wolverhampton who provide support and help for a friend, relative or neighbour.

Carer Support provides help and support for carers across the city. If you are a carer you can ask social care services to look at your needs as well as those of the person that you care for.

If you have an assessment of your own needs as a carer, it gives you the chance to find out information and ask for help to make it easier for you to continue to look after the person that you care for.

Services for carers

Carer Support can offer many different services to support carers in Wolverhampton including:

• Carers assessment
• Short term break scheme
• Emergency Card
• Support groups
• Task groups
• Benefits advice
• City Carer newsletter

Specific information is also available for service area including:

• Physical and sensory disabilities
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health
• Older people & Older people with mental health needs
• Parent carers