Caring for a family member or friend in Shropshire?
If you look after someone regularly, perhaps a parent, partner, child, sibling, or neighbour or friend, we're here to support you in your caring role.
We work with Shropshire Council to provide a range of free online services to support you, in addition to what is already on offer.
"You've provided a wealth of useful information, support and reassurance that has definitely helped me adjust to my role, thank you"
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- Jane from Shropshire
Kick-start with our Email Course
To kick-start your support from us, sign-up to our five-part email course, designed specifically to help carers like you in Shropshire.
Establish strong foundations to your care or double-check you have the essentials in place.
Unlock premium access to our Mobilise App
As the largest provider of carer support in the country, our Mobilise app offers a safe, judgment-free space to connect with others, get carer advice, and find the practical help you need - whenever you need it.
The best part? It’s completely free.
What's in it for you?
💬 Access the Conversation Space: Ask for advice and exchange tips with those who get it
📅 Join more events and cuppas: Get the full timetable for our daily online events and meet-ups
📚 Choose your pick from our Mobilise Library: Including personal care tips, financial help, and more
🛠 Access our useful tools: Such as Carer's Allowance, Carer's Credits, and a Blue Badge
🙋♀️ Try out coaching: The Carer Support Team is here to help overcome those tricky problems
🧑🎓 Access free courses: Simple courses covering finance, wellbeing and more
📍 Join the Shropshire space: Chat with other people and find resources in Shropshire
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.
Speak to someone
If you struggle to find time to talk to someone about your caring role, our Carer Support Team are available seven days a week including in the evenings and at weekends too.
You’ll speak with another carer about the things that matter to you.
Ask our Mobilise Assistant anything
Whether you're struggling to find help with the cost of caring or incontinence, hospital discharge or respite, our AI-powered Mobilise Assistant is here to help you get quick answers about caring.
Pop your questions in and get answers in seconds.
Book your free coaching session
Over 31% of carers have told us that taking a break is one of their top priorities.
If you are struggling to focus on yourself or perhaps have a challenge you need help with working through, our certified coach Suzanne is here to help you focus on the whole of you.
In our free four-part coaching sessions, which last 30 minutes, you'll be able to talk through the things that matter to you, at a time that suits you.
Working with a coach is a helpful way of stepping back and finding breathing space to take control of the things that can be changed, and letting go of the things that are not in your control.
“The difference it has made to me is major and I hope to continue to implement the changes to my life in order to be happy and helpful."
But before diving in, meet your Coach, Suzanne.
Remember, you don't have to wait until crisis for help
If you're an unpaid carer, looking after someone in Shropshire, we’re here to help with practical and emotional support.
Shropshire Carers supports those of us living across Shropshire and look after a family member, partner, friend, or neighbour due to illness, disability, mental health needs, or addiction.
Some of the services they offer include:
- 1:1 support including emotional support, information and advice
- Carers Emergency planning (form of carer ID)
- Carer's Assessment
- Support for young carers
- Training workshops
- Events and activities
- Regular check-in and chats to check your wellbeing
Opening hours from 2026 are:
Monday 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 10am – 4pm 5pm – 7.30pm (extended hours)
Wednesday 10am – 4pm
Thursday 10am – 4pm
Friday 10am – 4pm
Adult Social Care: 0345 678 9044
Carers Support Line: 01743 341 995
