About Us
Sandwell Carers Service offers a wide range of support and services to Carers in Sandwell. Registering with us, or referring another person, is quick and simple.Who are we?
Forward Carers is a not for profit organisation funded by Sandwell Council to manage Sandwell Carers Service. Sandwell Carers Service is a service led by Forward Carers CIC with the regional charities, Age Concern Birmingham, Age UK Birmingham, St Albans Community Centre and Midland Mencap to provide support and services for unpaid Carers in Sandwell.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe in an inclusive society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our aim is to achieve this by making our Carer services inclusive and accessible to all sections of the community. We do this by working with a wide range of delivery partners and by attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.
About Us – Sandwell Carers Service
Forward Carers is an award-winning, not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Since 2014, we’ve been empowering Carers to live fulfilling lives by providing the right support at the right time.
We deliver Carer support services across Birmingham and the Black Country, including:
- and now the Sandwell Carers Service.
In Sandwell, we are funded by Sandwell Council to deliver the Sandwell Carers Service. We do this in partnership with local organisations, ensuring Carers across the six towns can access a full range of information, advice, and community-based support.
Our Delivery Partners
- Age Concern – Delivering our Hub Service, specialising in Carer Information and Advice
- Age UK Sandwell – Leading our Community Outreach Service and offering light-touch advice
- Midland Mencap – Providing training and tailored support for Parent Carers
- St Albans Community Centre – Acting as our Host Venue, supporting community access and connections
Our Community Partners
We also work alongside a wide network of community organisations to provide specialist services and local opportunities for Carers, including:
Autism West Midlands • Bangladeshi Women’s Association • BUDS (Better Understanding of Dementia for Sandwell) • Cape Community Centre • Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall • Cranstoun • Crossroads Caring for Carers • Halesowen Asian Elderly Association • Headway Black Country • Ideal For All • Murray Hall Community Trust • Omega (Ending Isolation | Ending Loneliness) • Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation (Kuumba Foundation) • Sandwell Asian Family Support Service (SAFS) • Sandwell Parents for Disabled Children (SPDC) • Sandwell Young Carers • St Albans Community Association • Stroke Association • West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre
For more information about the Sandwell Carers Service, or to learn more about Forward Carers and our work across the region, please visit www.forwardcarers.org.uk.