Support for carers
Lots of people are carers and don't realise it. It can be hard to see your caring role as separate from your relationship with the person you care for.
You might help someone with their daily living tasks, such as getting out of bed, washing and taking medicines. You may provide emotional support, like helping someone cope with mental illness.
Young carers can have many responsibilities, including housework, helping with healthcare, and translating for family members who don't speak English.
Getting a carer's assessment
If you care for someone, you can ask us for a carer's assessment. This is a free service to anyone over the age of 18, to identify your needs and support you in your caring role.
Find out more about carer's assessments
If you need support now
Find out more about how Walsall Council supports young carers
Further support and information
If you are a carer, you might find the following websites useful:
- Walsall Carers Hub is our commissioned service led by Forward Carers CIC with the Midland Mencap charity to provide support and services for unpaid carers in Walsall.
- NHS Self-Care Management is the care and encouragement provided to people with long term health conditions and their families to help them understand their role in managing their condition.
- Employers for Carers
- Family Carer Support Service is a national network for carers of a relative with autism or a learning disability
- Carers UK
- Children's Society support for young carers
- Carers Society - getting support if you are a young carer or young adult carer
- Barnardo’s support for young carers
Walsall Wellbeing Directory has information about local and national services that will help you to:
- stay healthy, safe and independent
- be social and feel included
- get involved in your community
