In this episode, we chat with Alyson Fell, an adult carer practitioner here at Carers Trust Solihull, with an expertise on End of Life support. End of life is one of the most difficult situations, and series of questions that we will face in our lifetime. There are so many how's, why's, what's, where's and when's that we all must go through. Alyson and Michelle are here to help you understand what can be done, who is there to help, and so much more so you are better prepared for End of Life care.

See below for links and more support.

Age UK: 

⁠⁠https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/⁠⁠

Anne Robson Trust:

⁠https://annerobsontrust.org.uk⁠

BBC Reflections on Dying Playlist:

⁠⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/playlists/dying-thoughts⁠

Community Advice Hub Information:

Email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Call: 0121 709 7590

⁠⁠https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/south-solihull-community-advice-hub-6b878622-e3fc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/⁠⁠

Community Advice Hub North Solihull:

⁠https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/north-solihull-community-advice-hub-3098befd-eafc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/⁠

Daff Café:

Kathryn Mannix:

Macmillan:

⁠https://www.macmillan.org.uk⁠

Marie Curie:

⁠https://www.mariecurie.org.uk⁠

Men's Shed: ⁠

Join us on our website to receive information and support:  

* ⁠https://www.solihullcarers.org⁠ 

While you're there, subscribe to receive our digital newsletter, packed with fun events and activities for unpaid carers. 

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In this episode, we chat with Amie Westwood the manager of The Community Advice Hub. She shares all the fantastic services on offer to the people of Solihull. Whether it’s financial advice, legal help, support with grants and benefits, advocacy, socialising with the various clubs they offer, and so much more. 

No matter what it is that you need support with, The Community Advice Hub are here to help you. 

Community Advice Hub Information:

Email: [email protected]

Call: 0121 709 7590

Age UK: 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/

Community Advice Hub South Solihull: 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/south-solihull-community-advice-hub-6b878622-e3fc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/

Community Advice Hub North Solihull:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/services/north-solihull-community-advice-hub-3098befd-eafc-ea11-b5da-00155d80948f/

Regular Clubs & Activities: 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/solihull/activities-and-events/regular-activities/

Join us on our website to receive information and support:  

* https://www.solihullcarers.org 

While you're there subscribe to receive our digital newsletter, packed with fun events and activities for unpaid carers. 

Join our social media channels: 

*  facebook.com/solihullcarerstrust 

*  instagram.com/solihullcarers 

*  twitter.com/solihullcarers 

*  youtube.com/@solihullcarers 

* @solihullcarers #unpaidcarers 

 #parentcarer #youngcarer #youngadultcarer #studentcarers #carerstalk #carerstrust #solihullcarers #solihull #birmingham #northsolihull #solihullcouncil #adultcarer #youngadultcarer #podcast #carerstrustsolihull #solihullcarerstrust #familycarers #AgeUK #CommunityAdviceHub #NorthSolihull #SouthSolihull

In this episode, we chat with Caleb Tracey, a dedicated Young Adult Carer for his younger sibling, Ace. Caleb, the recipient of our 2024 Young Carer of the Year award, is passionate about raising awareness and support for young carers. His impactful work includes speaking at numerous teacher conferences and developing carer training programs for staff at Solihull College. Join us as Caleb shares his journey, discussing the challenges and rewards of being a young carer and his hopes for the future.

This episode was recorded via Microsoft Teams, so the audio quality is not as we are used to providing. However, this was the only method for us to sit down and talk with Katie, to whom we are INCREDIBLY grateful for giving up her invaluable time to talk to us about dementia and the support available.

Sit down with Kathryn Azarpay from the Adult Team of Carers Trust Solihull, while she explains why you need to be planning for the future with a contingency plan.

No one knows when emergencies will arise or even when they'll be stuck in traffic, unable to provide care for their cared for. Learn how you can plan around that and how you can recieve support and new technologies to assist you in your caring role.

Join us on our website to receive information and support: ⁠⁠www.solihullcarers.org⁠⁠

Take part in our FREE Contingency Planning E-Learning: https://solihullcarers.org/elearning/

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In this episode we talk to Parent Carer Sajida Golby, founder of ⁠North Solihull Additional Needs Support Group (NSANSG)⁠. Sajida shares her experiences of being a parent carer to her three children with additional needs, discussing the challenges she has faced : trying to find suitable education for her children; engaging with social services; lack of government funding; and the mental and physical impact of being a parent carer.

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We are pleased to talk with Melinda Tompkins, outreach development manager of Act on Energy. She shares her expertise and guidance on the best ways for you to save money on your energy bill. She’ll break down which home appliances are your draining your wallet, and how the structure of your home can work against you and be improved.

We are joined once more by Shelley Collingbourne of Sydney Mitchell Solicitors, to discuss the ins and outs of 'Power of Attorney'.

This is a companion piece to episode 2 of our podcast: All Things Wills. So if you would like to know the ins and outs of Wills before you learn everything to do with Power of Attorney, then you can do so here: Episode 2 - All Things WIlls

Thank you to Sydney Mitchell Solicitors and Shelley for your invaluable help and continued support, not only with the podcast but everything else you do. Listeners can visit their website and see the charitiable work done by Sydney Mitchell Solicitors here: https://www.sydneymitchell.co.uk/

Shelley Collingbourne from Sydney Mitchell Solicitors shares her wealth of knowledge and experience about all things Wills. Learn the ins and outs and the do's and dont's of creating, maintaining and then issuing a Will.

Thank you to Sydney Mitchell Solicitors and Shelley for your invaluable help and continued support, not only with the podcast but everything else you do. Listeners can visit their website and see the charitiable work done by Sydney Mitchell Solicitors here: https://www.sydneymitchell.co.uk/

In our first episode we will be speaking with award-winning author, Hazel Carter. Hazel shares her journey as a carer for her husband, Alan, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. This experience led Hazel to writing her book; ‘Life’s Good, It’s the disease that’s the problem’. Hazel sat down and explained her journey, her struggles, her caring role, and current mission to highlight issues and struggles of carers and the cared for. She now campaigns and gives talks to raise awareness of the impact of MND, as well as volunteering at Marie Curie Hospice Solihull, while also raising funds for MND Association, Marie Curie, and Myton Hospices.

You can find Hazel's book at: lifesgoodbook.co.uk - all proceeds go to charity.

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