Homegroup provides a range of high quality information, advice, one to one and group/peer support to carers of adults with mental health needs across the city of Birmingham.
Carers can be of any age including young carers (those aged 4 – 17 years old). The cared for individual will be need to be registered with a Birmingham GP (NHS Birmingham West and Sandwell, NHS Birmingham Crosscity, NHS Birmingham South and Central).
The service provides person-centred support based on needs identified by the carer. These may include:
- health and wellbeing support
- advice and support to engage with clinicians and services
- support to access respite
- information about mental health issues
- support around social issues including employment, housing and finances
- supported access to opportunities for social engagement
- Birmingham carers can also offer an overarching family support plan that underpins an entire family unit and their support needs.
If you require any further information or to make a referral please call 0300 304 5530 we are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday.
You can email MHCarerService@homegroup.org.ukor visit their website www.homegroup.org.uk/bmhcss
