The Birmingham Carers Hub is a partnership of local not‑for‑profit organisations providing free, citywide support for unpaid carers of all ages. Whether you care for someone with a disability, long‑term illness, dementia, frailty, addiction, or mental health condition, the Hub offers practical help, emotional support, and tailored guidance.

What the Birmingham Carers Hub Provides

Free Registration & Easy Access to Support

• Carers can register for free to access the full range of services.
• Support is available to anyone providing care, even for just a couple of hours a week—no benefits required.

Carers Assessments

• Free, holistic Carers Assessments to identify your needs and create a support plan.
• Available for carers supporting adults aged 18+.

Information, Advice & Guidance

• Support Workers give advice on:
• Social care
• Benefits and full benefits checks
• Specialist organisations and services
• Equipment, respite, leisure, housing, and more
• Confidential helpline for carers needing guidance or simply a listening ear.

Community-Based Mini Hubs

• Face‑to‑face appointments and assessments offered across Birmingham via partner organisations including:
• Age Connects West Midlands
• Ashiana Community Project
• Chinese Community Centre
• Midland Mencap
• YMCA Sutton Coldfield
• OSCAR Birmingham
• Headway Birmingham & Solihull

This ensures carers have local, accessible support without needing to travel across the city.

Support Groups, Events & Training

• A wide range of support groups, wellbeing events, and practical workshops for carers.
• Opportunities to meet other carers, access practical tools, and have time for yourself.

Carer Friendly ID Card

• Free ID card making it easier to identify yourself as a carer in pharmacies, GP practices and community settings.
• Provides access to local offers and recognition across the city.

  The Birmingham Carers Hub is a partnership of local not‑for‑profit organisations providing free, citywide support for unpaid carers of all ages. Whether you care for someone with a disability, long‑term illness, dementia, frailty, addiction, or mental health condition, the Hub offers practical help, emotional support, and tailored guidance.

  What the Birmingham Carers Hub Provides

  Free Registration & Easy Access to Support

  • Carers can register for free to access the full range of services.
  • Support is available to anyone providing care, even for just a couple of hours a week—no benefits required.

  Carers Assessments

  • Free, holistic Carers Assessments to identify your needs and create a support plan.
  • Available for carers supporting adults aged 18+.

  Information, Advice & Guidance

  • Support Workers give advice on:
  • Social care
  • Benefits and full benefits checks
  • Specialist organisations and services
  • Equipment, respite, leisure, housing, and more
  • Confidential helpline for carers needing guidance or simply a listening ear.

  Community-Based Mini Hubs

  • Face‑to‑face appointments and assessments offered across Birmingham via partner organisations including:
  • Age Connects West Midlands
  • Ashiana Community Project
  • Chinese Community Centre
  • Midland Mencap
  • YMCA Sutton Coldfield
  • OSCAR Birmingham
  • Headway Birmingham & Solihull

  This ensures carers have local, accessible support without needing to travel across the city.

  Support Groups, Events & Training

  • A wide range of support groups, wellbeing events, and practical workshops for carers.
  • Opportunities to meet other carers, access practical tools, and have time for yourself.

  Carer Friendly ID Card

  • Free ID card making it easier to identify yourself as a carer in pharmacies, GP practices and community settings.
  • Provides access to local offers and recognition across the city.