Future Health & Social Care - HOB Carer Support
Future Health and Social Care in partnership with the Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust (HOBtPCT) established the Carer support service as part of a response to the Government’s National Strategy for Carers published in 1999.
The Aims of the Carer Support Service
Through the Carer Support Service, Future Health & Social Care aim to:
- Raise awareness of the Carers role in society;
- Identify and support ways that enable Carers to be involved in the development and planning of services that affect them;
- Encourage the involvement of Carers in the provision and planning of services to meet their needs;
- Collate and disseminate information to Carers to keep them aware of local, regional and national issues that affect Carers and empowering them to voice their views;
- Facilitate Carers Support Groups and networking with other Carers agencies.
Carers can access help, advice and support with application forms, such as:
- Holiday Grants
- Benefits Applications
- Direct Payments
- Equipment Grant Applications
Carers can also get assistance, advice and support with regard to:
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Housing Needs
- Respite Care
- Educational Courses
- Work Opportunities
- Information on Medication
If Future Health & Social Care cannot help a Carer directly, they offer a Signposting Service that ensures Carers are supported in their needs by other suitable agencies.
Supporting Carers' Emotional Needs
Caring can be an emotionally demanding role but Carers can be sure that they will be supported, in complete confidence, with regard to their emotional needs. So, Carers, please come and share your stories, your feelings - do not continue to feel alone because Future Health & Social Care understands the issues and problems associated with being a Carer and they are there waiting to support you.
More specifically, if you are a Carer dealing with a particular issue and you are struggling to find a voice then Future Health & Social Care would love to help you.
How do I Access these Services?
- Firstly, you need to be a Carer living in the Heart of Birmingham area. The area comprises Handsworth, Ladywood, Nechells, Sandwell, Small Heath, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill and Soho.
- You need to have had a Carer's Assessment completed. Do not worry if you haven't - Future Health & Social Care can assist you with this process, so do not let this prevent you from contacting them.
- And, finally, if you meet the first two criteria, just give Future Health & Social Care a call on 0121-380 2560, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, and ask for Syma Ali.
*ALSO - COME AND SEE US AT THE BIRMINGHAM CARERS CENTRE*
Future Health & Social Care now hold a weekly drop-in service at the Birmingham Carers Centre, between 10am and 4pm each Thursday except the last Thrusday of the month.
For further information on the Services offered by Future Health & Social Care, please take a look at their website.
