Coventry Hospital Directory of Services

Key to services

National Organisation

Local Organisation

Grants Available

Peer Support

Counselling

Carers Trust provide help and advice whilst also working to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction problems. Their website has a range of information and advice for carers including their useful ‘Help Directory’.

T: 0300 772 9600
E: info@carers.org
W: carers.org

The Carers Trust Heart of England is located in both Coventry and Warwickshire. They provide free and confidential information, advice and support to meet carers’ individual needs. They are available to talk through your situation, help you plan and cope with your caring role, put you in touch with other carers and arrange social outings to give you a break from caring. They can also advise on finances, local health and social care services, relief care, aids and adaptations and your rights at work.

T: 02476 632972
E: contactus@carerstrusthofe.org.uk
W: carerstrusthofe.org.uk

Warwickshire County Council Support for Carers webpage includes information about being a carer, how to access financial support and has a directory of support hubs and groups in North, Mid and South Warwickshire.

T: 01926 410410
E: Online form
W: warwickshire.gov.uk/supportforcarers

Carers UK provides information, advice and support to carers. Their website provides information about any aspect of caring including support with Carer’s Allowance, benefit checks, advice on financial and practical matters related to caring, practical help or exploring what technology is available to make caring easier. They provide factsheets that break down the complex issues simply and accurately so you get the full picture of the support available. If you have a question about caring and are looking for some information, support or advice contact advice@carersuk.org. For all other enquiries contact info@carersuk.org

T: 0808 808 7777
E: advice@carersuk.org
W: carersuk.org

The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) was founded in 2009 with the objective of supporting current and former care workers with one-off crisis grants. The CWC support the almost 2 million care workers in the UK, contributing to one of the largest workforces.

E: grants@thecwc.org.uk
W: thecareworkerscharity.org.uk

Young Carers is part of the Carers Trust and helps young carers to cope with their caring role through specialised services across the UK. These services are delivered by Carers Trust Network Partners, which are independent charities offering young carers the chance to be young people free from their caring responsibilities through trusted activities, clubs, outings, holidays and one-to-one support.

T: 0300 772 9600
E: info@carers.org
W: carers.org/about-us/about-young-carers