The Dudley Carers Network

provides information to people who support a relative or friend of any age with a long-term illness or disability.  Either carer of cared for person must live in the borough.  Contact Carers co-ordinator on 01384 818723 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Directgov

Directgov is teh place to turn to for the latest and widest range of online public information.

There is a section for carers covering:

• Support services and assessments
• Carers' rights
• Working and caring
• Carer's Allowance ... and much more

You can access information and services local to you from Directgov.  There are also links to charities and other helpful organisations supporting carers.  For clearly written, useful and easy-to-find information all in one place, just go to www.direct.gov.uk/carers

Disability Sportszone

provides activities for young people aged 5-16 years old with varying disabilities and their siblings.  Contact Sports development officer on 01384 814176 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Walsall DIAL

provides a range of services for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairments.  They also offer support to carers, families, health professional and organisations' that work for the benefit of people with disabilities.  Tel: 01922 62227/ 650794.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Autism West Midlands

are undertaking a number of seminars/one day conferences in November and December 2007.  Topics include: the sensory impact of ASD, ASD within the Criminal Justice System and developing self help skills for people with Autism.  Contact Ian Carty on 0121 450 7576 for details.  Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Birmingham Carers

Events include information days, craft/ exercise sessions and coffee mornings.  For details, contact the Carers Helpline on 0121 675 8000.

Headway West Midlands

have two new Support Groups for relatives caring for someone with a brain injury.  Support group with a twist! offer's free pampering. 

Contact Details: 0121 457 7541. 

Black & Minority Ethnic Support Group: for more information contact 0121 457 7626