Coventry offers a wide range of support for carers, from information and advice through to practical help like breaks, counselling and emergency contingency planning. The main route for many carers is through Coventry City Council and Carers Trust Heart of England, with a few extra services also available depending on your situation.
| Support available | Details |
|---|---|
| Information and advice | Through the Council and its partners |
| Group-based support | Connecting you with other carers for peer support |
| Training | Help with caring skills, such as manual handling |
| Counselling | Access to counselling services |
| Emergency planning | CRESS (Carers Response Emergency Support Service) |
| Direct payment for carers | Funding to meet your needs as a carer |
| Breaks and respite | Residential respite, or hours of support during the week |
| Support for the person you care for | Help provided to the person you care for as part of a joint assessment |
| Carer community support | Help to connect to activities and the community |
| Support with grief, loss and change | Carer-focused workshops and guidance |
| Support for working carers | Advice, employer support, carer passports and workplace resources |
| Financial and practical advice | Signposting to job coaches, benefit advice and cost-of-living support |
| Young carer support | Extra support and assessments for young carers and young adult carers |
| Support groups and specialist advice | Carers Trust Heart of England and other organisations, including Alzheimer’s Society |
| Replacement care | Flexible short breaks, temporary home support, day opportunities, or residential respite care |
If you want to speak to someone, Coventry highlights Carers Trust Heart of England as a key contact. Their number is 024 7663 2972, and they also provide specialist information, advice and support.