Type of service: Family support and information services, Social groups, Social skills

Website: http://www.carers.org/local-centre/sandwell

CARES provides information, help and support to unpaid family carers and the people they look after within Sandwell in the West Midlands. CARES offers: A comprehensive information and advice service; A telephone helpline; An outreach service for carers unable to get out and about; Carer support groups; Carer get togethers and away days; A guidance, employment and learning service; A carers' consultation network; Culturally sensitive one-to-one support for African Caribbean and Asian carers; Help to get the best support from GPs and continuing support after the care is over. CARES' Helpline is available Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm with a 24 hr answerphone available.

Aimed at: Adult sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability