This section aims to provide support links for different areas relating to care, from Carers support to Care homes.

Social care and support guide

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

The Social care and support guide features a variety of links relating to topics such as;

• Help from Social services and charities
• Care services, equipment and care homes
• Money, work and benefits
• Care after a hopsital stay
• Support and benefits for carers
• Practical care tips
• Caring for children and young people
• Making decisions for someone else

Carers support

Below are a list of links for support services that are aimed at helping those who care for others.

National Carer Support Services & Charities:

• Carers UK
  Advice, financial guidance, carers’ rights, helpline, and online support.
• Carers Trust
  Network of local carers centres, respite services, and practical support.
• NHS England (Carers Support)
  Information on carers’ health, support services, and carers’ rights within the NHS.
• Age UK
  Support for older carers and those caring for elderly relatives.
• Mind
  Mental health support for carers and those they care for.
• Alzheimer's Society
  Support for carers of people with dementia, including helplines and local groups.
• Macmillan Cancer Support
  Support for carers of people with cancer.
• YoungMinds
  Support for young carers and families.

Midlands Carer Support Services & Charities:

• Forward Carers
  Main carers support service in Birmingham, offering advice, training, and wellbeing support.
• Birmingham Carers Hub
  Provides information, support groups, and access to services for unpaid carers.
• Carers Trust Heart of England
  Offers support, respite, and advice for carers across Coventry and Warwickshire.
• Warwickshire Carers
  Local support service for unpaid carers including assessments and wellbeing support.
• North Staffs Carers Association
  Provides emotional support, advocacy, and practical help.
• Midland Mencap
  Supports carers of people with learning disabilities.

Dementia care and support

Information about care homes, NHS care, social services, financial support and legal issues if you or someone you care for have dementia.

End of Life and Hospice care

What end of life care involves

End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life.

End of life care should help you to live as well as possible until you die and to die with dignity. The people providing your care should ask you about your wishes and preferences and take these into account as they work with you to plan your care.

They should also support your family, carers or other people who are important to you.

Hospice care

The aim of hospice care is to improve the lives of people who have an incurable illness.

Hospices provide care for people from the point at which their illness is diagnosed as terminal to the end of their life, however long that may be.

That does not mean hospice care needs to be continuous. People sometimes like to take a break from hospice care if their condition has become stable and they are feeling well.

Hospice care places a high value on dignity, respect and the wishes of the person who is ill. It aims to look after their medical, emotional, social, practical, psychological, and spiritual needs, and the needs of the person's family and carers. Looking after all these aspects is often referred to as "holistic care".

Getting help and support for domestic violence

You do not have to wait for an emergency situation to find help. If domestic abuse is happening to you, it's important to tell someone and remember you're not alone.

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