Caring for a family member or friend in Dudley?

If you look after someone regularly, perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, you are most likely an unpaid carer. And we're here to support you in your caring role.

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Kick-start with our Email Course

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To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Dudley.

Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.

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Connect with others in a similar situation

Community and support from other carers is at the heart of what we do. Connect with others who are also looking after a family member or friend in the Mobilise Hub or on our online cuppas.

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Help for carers guide

We’ve created, with the input of unpaid carers, a comprehensive guide for you. A simple go-to place filled with practical, emotional and financial support to help support you as carers. ​

From home adaptations to saving tips on energy bills, take a look at our guide today.

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How to register as a carer

Registering as an "unpaid carer" can help us access the help we’re eligible for. It may feel strange to call ourselves "unpaid carers", as we're still a family member or friend.

But registering with our GP or local services can help unlock support and discounts for carers.

Support for you in Dudley

If you're a carer supporting someone in Dudley, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support.

Remember, you don’t have to wait until the crisis point before asking for help - the earlier you ask, the bigger difference it can make.

Access Adult Social Care Support in Dudley

Carer Friendly Dudley - Forward Carers is commissioned by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to deliver Adult Wellbeing and Young Carers services in partnership with Dudley Carers Hub. Working with Action for Children, we provide comprehensive support to young Carers,