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Autism Service Directory

Carers' Advice and Resource Establishment, Sandwell (CARES)

Main information

Type of service: Family support and information services, Social groups, Social skills

CARES provides information, help and support to unpaid family carers and the people they look after within Sandwell in the West Midlands. CARES offers: A comprehensive information and advice service; A telephone helpline; An outreach service for carers unable to get out and about; Carer support groups; Carer get togethers and away days; A guidance, employment and learning service; A carers' consultation network; Culturally sensitive one-to-one support for African Caribbean and Asian carers; Help to get the best support from GPs and continuing support after the care is over. CARES' Helpline is available Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm with a 24 hr answerphone available.

Eligibility

Age: For people of any age

Aimed at: Adult sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Generic

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability

Contacts

You can contact us by phone email or post.

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Geoff Foster - Chief Executive
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0121 558 7003
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cares.sandwell@btinternet.com

Locations

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Edward Cheshire House, Bearwood Road, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HH
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