Books available for Loan from Birmingham Carers Centre

Books for Loan through Opening Doors for Carers         

“Their (Carers) job is often long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, Carers suffer frequent damage to physical and mental health”. 

This is a quote from Hugh Marriot, the author of 'A Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring'.  At Opening Doors for Carers, we understand this.  We also understand how difficult it can be to take the first step to start to think about yourself and your own needs therefore we are offering two books for loan:

• “A Selfish Pigs Guide to Caring” by Hugh Marriot,  We have several copies available for Carers to loan on a long term basis.  We hopw this book will to enable you to begin your journey with a clear(ish) head and have a laugh while you prepare yourself - even if this is the only step you take ... It’s still a step.   Please click to read a book review.
• "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon.  We hope the reading of this book will help Carers of people on the autistic spectrum.  We currently have one copy available for loan.  This is a fiction book that is easy to read, but it also offers great insight into the autistic mind.  Please click to read a book review.

If you would like us to send a copy of either book for to you to borrow (for as long as you need it) just call us on 0121 675 8161/ 3440 or pop in to the Birmingham Carers Centre, 130 Colmore Row, Mondays to Thursdays between 9:30am and 4:30pm and speak to Jane or Chris. (Please phone first so that we can make sure that we have a copy for you).