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Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 9h

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

#ParentCarerSupport #EHCP

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 1d

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

#respite #unpaidcarers

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 2d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 6d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 7d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 8d

GOOD NEWS!

Our website is back up and running 🎉

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 9d

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.

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 10d

Happy Diwali to all of our carers celebrating 🕯️

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 13d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 15d

"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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 16d

🎃 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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 17d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 21d

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

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 23d

📣 JOIN US FOR CARERS RIGHTS DAY 📣

Having the right support at the right time can make the world of difference if you are caring for someone. We invite you to drop into one of our events to find out what support is available.

#CarersRightsDay #unpaidcarers #carersupport

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 24d

Many CONGRATULATIONS to Our Lady of the Wayside school for gaining their Young Carers in School Award. 🎉 Mrs Lloyd and team are dedicated to make sure the needs of the young carers are met in school.

#youngcarers #solihull #schoolawards

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 27d

Do you help care for a family member or friend and live in Solihull?
Join us for our monthly meet up and have some time out and meet other carers.☕
#carersupport #respite

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 28d

Carers Rights Day is around the corner! 📌

We are busy making plans to take part in this vital annual campaign to raise awareness of carers rights and what support is available for them.

Watch this space 👀

#carersrights #unpaidcarers #solihull

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · 29d

🎉 Great news! We’ve received £20,000 fromThe National Lottery Community Fund to continue our peer mentoring project for young carers (up to 25) 💙 Mentors use lived experience to support others, reduce isolation & build brighter futures. Huge thanks @TNLComFund #NationalLottery

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 29

Our CEO Brandon Scott-Omenka joined other support agencies in Solihull at Solihull Healthcare Partnership's carers event on Saturday.
A great event to support carers in the community! 🌟
#carersupport #solihull #outreach

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 26

🌟 Join us to have some fun and try Yoga!

This is a free session for young people to have some time out and focus on their wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in and see us.

#youngcarersupport #solihull #yogapractice

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 25

📌 Reminder - This Saturday!

Find our what services and supports available for carers in Solihull. We hope to see you there.

@SolihullHP #carersupport #solihull

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Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 24

Don't miss out! Our friends at Sydney Mitchell are holding a charity ball to raise funds for Carers Trust Solihull and #MarieCurie

Learn more & book here: buff.ly/0shzuiP

@MarieCurieUK @SydneyMitchell_ Solihull Updates #charityevent #charity #charityball #solihullcarers

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 23

Come and take a break and have fun 🙂

We know it can be tough being a young carer but you are not alone. Join us for some fun activities and meet other young carers.

No need to book, just drop in and see us!🌟

#youngcarersupport #solihull

Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 22

Peace of mind starts with a back-up plan 📝
Our free workshop will give you the confidence to create your own plan and show you what resources are available to help in Solihull.

📞 Call or book online here – buff.ly/zsMl5yT

Solihull Council Carers Trust #unpaidcarers

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Solihull Carers @solihullcarers.bsky.social · Sep 19

Learn more using our Carer's Essentials Guide "Your Guide to Carer's Rights": buff.ly/T656xsH

Stay tuned to our socials for our Carers Rights Day events coming soon!

#carersupport #carers #youngcarer #adultcarer #parentcarers #youngadultcarers #solihullcarers #solihull #communitysupport

Image shows a young girl and adult woman sitting at a table. We see the back of the adult but you young girl looks towards the adult, poitning her hand foward.

Text reads:
No matter your age know your carer rights
22% of us are young carers
65% of us will be carers in our adult life

Carers Rights Day Thursday 20th November

Read our guide to know your rights:
https://solihullcarers.org/your-guide-to-carers-rights