Who we are

BEN PCT is the NHS Primary Care Trust of East and North Birmingham and the Carers' Development and Support Service comprises a small friendly team - we are not social workers or nurses but we are  experienced Carers Support Offices who are happy to advise and support Carers in their caring role.  

What can you expect from the Carers Development and Support Service?

• We listen to your concerns, suggestions or queries.
• We advise and support carers who have a GP within BEN PCT.
• We will refer or signpost to other agencies in order to get carers the most support.
• We will visit you at home when you have health problems or cannot leave the person you care for.
• We work with Adults and Communities and other voluntary agencies to improve services and raise awareness about carers' needs. 

If you are caring for a family member, friend or neighbour and feel you are struggling alone, then please do get in touch with us.

We also run five Carers Support Groups in the BEN PCT area - please see our Carers' support group page for more details.

Please contact us  

Please contact the following people for more information Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti 0121 765 5195, who supports all Carers including Carers of people with physical and learning disabilities.   He is also involved in black and ethnic minority (BME) Carers outreach.

Tahirah Khan 0121 765 5198, for all carers including dementia support.

Wendy Westley 0121 765 5194 (Monday to Wednesday only), Joint Carers Lead, BEN PCT.

June Dadd 0121 765 5190, Joint Carers Lead, BEN PCT.