Walsall Carers Hub

07/10/2026

📣 Want to stay up to date with Walsall Carers Hub?

From useful Carer information and local support to upcoming events, activities and opportunities, our newsletter brings the latest updates straight to your inbox.

💌 Sign up today and never miss a Carer update.
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06/10/2026

Are you or someone you are caring for over the age of 65?

You're eligible for a free flu jab, as well as a Covid jab if you're over the age of 75.

These provide important support to help you stay safe and healthy.

Find your nearest walk in clinic today ❤️

05/10/2026

What it's like to Care for someone with Dementia ❤️💜

The new short-film by Dementia Carers Count uses the real words and experiences of people caring for a partner or parent with dementia, capturing the love, responsibility and challenges that can come with caring.

Check it out below 👇

Our short film follows what life can be like when you're looking after a partner or parent with dementia.

05/10/2026

🤝 Helping Hands Community Support

Helping Hands Community Support offers a range of practical and emotional support for vulnerable and isolated people and their families.

Their services include cleaning, meals, befriending, support groups, food parcels, housing support and help with appointments.

📞 0121 794 2100
📧 [email protected]

See the flyer for full details.

04/10/2026

💜 Your voice matters.

If you’re an unpaid Carer, Carers Voice gives you the chance to share your views and help improve support for Carers.

You can get involved through focus groups, surveys and consultations, or by sharing your story.

👉 Have your say:
https://forwardcarers.org.uk/carers-voice-2/

04/10/2026

"it was part of the culture" ❤️

This October, we are celebrating the Legacy of Care for Black Carers across the UK, including snippets from our recent Black History Month panel .

Keep your eyes peeled for all of the activities, stories, and content coming throughout the month 🔜 🌟

02/10/2026

💜 Would you be interested in volunteering with Walsall Carers Hub?

There are different ways you can get involved, including:

👀 Helping us find hidden Carers
🤝 Working as part of a team
☕ Helping with Carer groups

Your time could help more unpaid Carers feel recognised, connected and supported.

👉 Find out more:
https://walsallcarershub.org.uk/about-us/

01/10/2026

Forward Carers were delighted to welcome Richard Parker - Mayor of the West Midlands, to discover how funding through Big Issue Invest will help more local carers balance caring responsibilities with work and everyday life.

The visit also afforded us the opportunity to showcase the valuable work already being done for unpaid Carers across the West Midlands, as well as a chance for Mayor to speak with Walsall based Carer Alun.

Read all about the Mayor's visit below 👇
https://forwardcarers.org.uk/unpaid-carers-first-to-benefit-from-mayor-and-big-issues-social-enterprise-growth-fund/

Read more about Alun's story 👇
https://walsallcarershub.org.uk/news/aluns-story-the-joy-challenge-and-unexpected-rewards-of-caring/

Last month, Forward Carers were delighted to welcome Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands, to explain how new funding...

01/10/2026

💚 “Mum was doing reasonably well… but I wasn’t.”

When Sami became a Carer again, this time for his mum, he found himself juggling caring, university and his own wellbeing. Eventually, he realised he couldn’t carry everything alone.

Reaching out to Walsall Carers Hub became part of a wider support network that helped Sami prioritise his own wellbeing, feel less isolated and continue caring for his mum.

His message to other Carers is an important one:

💬 “No Carer should feel alone. You matter just as much as the person you care for.”

👉 Read Sami’s story:
https://walsallcarershub.org.uk/news/you-matter-too-how-support-changed-samis-caring-journey/

01/10/2026

The next Carer ID Card Discovery Session is coming up on 24th November.

Join us for an online event to learn about the Carer Friendly ID Card and how it has been designed to help your life as a Carer.

Discover how to get and use the card, why it's important, the exclusive benefits and discounts it offers and how we raise awareness of Carers in the community.

🗓️ Tuesday 24th November
⏰ 1:30pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Online

Book your place below 👇
https://calendly.com/carerfriendly-forwardcarers/carer-s-card-discovery-session-190526-130pm