The College is the main provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire and is on its way to becoming outstanding having achieved a good Ofsted grade. Based across the county it offers an extensive range of courses at all levels and has ambitious plans for growth in a region.
The Community Housing Group is based in the Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire. We have over 6,000 homes and alongside our housing, construction and community services, we offer technology assisted care and support services to individual and commercial customers enabling residents to live independently whilst providing reassurance for their carers and families
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is the main provider of community, nursing, therapy and mental health services to people of all ages provided in a range of community venues including; community hospitals and recovery units, schools, community centres, outpatient’s clinics and in people’s own homes.
Advance Trust consists of four schools working with children and young people who have additional needs. Our guiding principles are centred around enabling independence and the aspiration to realise the full potential of every individual within our schools. We share unshakeable faith that every child and young person will grow and thrive – given the right conditions.
Age Concern Birmingham is a local Birmingham charity, committed to the people and communities surrounding Birmingham. We started delivering services over 28 years ago. Our mission is to enrich the lives of older people and others in need through a range of services to promote well-being and independence.
Age UK Wiltshire is an independent local charity championing older people in Wiltshire and Swindon. Our mission is to promote the well-being of older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
ACP is a dynamic community-based organisation delivering a wide range of advice, guidance, training, personal development and educational services to those facing a range of personal, social, welfare and employment challenges. We support carers to ensure that well-being needs of the carer and the cared-for are being met.
Barefoot Yoga in Birmingham is on a mission to make yoga accessible to every-Body. With two beautiful studios in Kings Heath and Harborne, Barefoot run yoga and relaxation classes to truly calm the mind and strengthen the body. Looking after everyone from complete beginners to seasoned yogis, young and old, Barefoot offers free yoga for family carers and subsidised classes for over 60’s, plus bespoke programmes for organisations. Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be Barefoot.
Bath ASU is a pharmaceutical specials manufacturer based in Corsham, Wiltshire. Every day our team of specialists produces thousands of life-changing medicines for patients in hospitals across the country.
Wellbeing for Carers is run by Birmingham Buddhist Centre. We provide residential breaks and other events (Tai Chi, yoga and meditation) to: help carers learn skills and strategies to manage their stress and improve their physical and emotional well-being create relationships and reduce isolation.
With around 12,000 employees, an annual budget of £3bn and responsibility for over 700 services, Birmingham City Council is the largest local authority in western Europe. From public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries our vision – to create a city of inclusive growth where every child citizen and place matters – shapes how we make that happen and is underpinned by a strong set of values and a clear purpose.
Blue Sky Enabling is a fully accredited preferred provider of high quality flexible live-in and person-centred services to adults of all ages living with impairments, and/or disabilities. The company is dedicated to ensuring that all of the people that we work with are supported to live their lives in a way that promotes: free thinking; enjoyment; empowerment; and safety.
Bromsgrove District Housing Trust are passionate about providing accessible, safe and secure housing for communities across Bromsgrove and the surrounding area. We serve our communities and residents as a not-for-profit organisation with every penny we make going straight back in to improving housing and local facilities. We have a wide range of housing and support services available, providing vital help to those who need it.
Carers Careline is a small independent charity supporting unpaid carers in Redditch, through the provision of a range of services including help and support in accessing services and opportunities to get together with other carers.
Corsham Print provide professional design and print solutions. We’ve created an environment where listening and understanding your needs is fundamental and using our 30 years of experience, help you produce the perfect solution. You can use our knowledge as much, or as little, as you like. Supply finished artwork, which we will check and process or take advantage of our other specialist creative services.
The Disability Resource Centre is one of the leading pan-disability organisations operating in Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands. It delivers high quality, innovative and cost effective solutions to address the needs and barriers faced by disabled people and those with long term health conditions, including their families and carers. Since its inception in 1992, it has supported 80,000+ disabled people.
Dorothy House gives free high-quality care and support to people with life-limiting illness. We give care and support to patients and their families in Bath and north east Somerset and parts of Wiltshire and Somerset, whenever they need it; at home, in the hospice, or at one of our outreach centres.
Gateway Family Services is a community interest company providing a range of preventative health and well-being services. Since 2006 its work has included weight management, health training, workplace well-being and community social support. All of Gateway’s services help people to sustain behaviour change and build resilience.
The Shared Lives Wiltshire Service helps people with care or support needs, to live as part of a family home. As a Shared Lives carer, you would welcome an adult with care or support needs into your home on a short term or long-term basis. You would support them to develop their skills, independence, and social inclusion.
Carers can be families, couples or individuals, and we recruit people with a wide range of skill sets and life experiences.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest healthcare providers and employers in the south west, with around 2.5 million patient contacts a year. We provide healthcare to the people of Swindon and the surrounding areas, offering the latest treatments and care in hospital, in the local community and in people’s own homes.
The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) is a membership based business support organisation here to connect, support and grow local businesses from across the region. The range of services provided includes – Business Information Services & Advice, Policy and Lobbying Government, International Trade and Export Support Services, Business Networking and Start Up Support.
Headway Birmingham and Solihull is a local charity set up to give help and support to people affected by brain injury. We do this by offering services to meet the needs identified by those affected by brain injury.
Our aim is to promote greater understanding of all aspects of brain injury and to provide support, information and services for people who have sustained brain injury, their families and carers.
We are in business to help businesses. Over 1400 members have joined Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber for many different reasons; to be well connected, to access professional expertise, to export, for our extensive networking programme, for workforce development. The list is endless, but all our members have a common reason for joining; to reach their business ambitions.
Hewett Recruitment offers temporary, permanent and contract recruitment solutions across 6 specialist divisions: IT, Engineering, Finance, Executive, Industrial and Commercial. They have an outstanding reputation for delivering recognisably better service to both clients and candidates.
We provide quality home care services to older people in their own homes, where they are most happy and comfortable. Our care is personalised, tailored to meet the needs of our clients, we visit when our clients want us to, at a time that is convenient to them.
Home Instead Senior Care provides award winning home care to people in Bath and West Wiltshire, allowing them to remain independent and continue to live in their own homes for as long as possible. In February 2017 we were rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, awarded to just 1% of home care providers nationally.
Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. As an organisation we pride ourselves on being creative and flexible in responding to the needs and aspirations of citizens, their families and carers.
Mears provides high quality and flexible care for older and disabled people who want to avoid costly nursing homes and would like to continue living in their own homes. Whether you want one hour a week or live in care, our friendly, qualified care workers offer a wide range of care services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the UK.
NHS Wiltshire CCG aims to improve the health of the population and, should they fall ill, to commission for them the best possible, seamless, effective and safe care, within its financial resources, to do this, Wiltshire CCG will work with patients and healthcare professionals and in partnership with local communities and local authorities.
Onside Independent Advocacy is a local charity working across Worcestershire and Herefordshire to provide advocacy and related services and support to people who face disadvantage. This includes people who may be vulnerable or disadvantaged as a result of learning or physical disabilities, mental ill health or age related illnesses as well as people who have responsibilities as carers. Our experienced team take the time to listen and understand the complex issues and situations people are facing and work proactively to support people to deal with these.
PA Care Agency was born as an antidote to the bad experiences many people can sometimes experience in the care sector. The owner of PA Care Agency has MS and has first hand experience of this herself. It is this empathy that has enabled her to set up a care agency that is based on compassion, dignity, and respect. As a result, all staff are carefully selected and highly trained, and care packages are based around the needs of the individual.
We are a small firm of solicitors specialising in Criminal Defence and Family & Children Law, undertaking both privately paid and legally aided cases. Our focus is on quality, and we are committed to looking after our staff and our clients.
Ravensbourne Project is a charity which supports children and young people with disability. At Peter Every House, they provide short-breaks to children and young people with learning or physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, giving them an opportunity to experience new activities in a safe environment.
Roots HR CIC are the UK’s specialist consultancy for human resources and H&S services for the social sector. They deliver high quality consultancy services to charities, voluntary and community groups, social enterprises and any other social sector organisation. Founded in 2009 as a social enterprise, they provide affordable services designed to attract and engage the sector rather than to maximise profit. Trading surpluses are used to further the management of people within social sector workforces.
Roundabout collects surplus furniture and household items in good condition to supply to people in need. We also have a shop and warehouse, which is open to the general public from 9.00am – 1.00pm, Monday – Thursday and 10 am – 2pm on the first Saturday of the month.
Simply Limitless is a Health and Wellbeing Charity. Our services are holistic and targeted at the social, mental and physical facets of life. We provide a range of services, including family activity sessions that encourage family interaction and development, a full range of fitness activities working with small children, adults and older adults. We are actively working to tackle loneliness and isolation in older people across the district.
Southco solutions are a key part of products you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our engineered access hardware solutions include key “touch points” such as locks, latches, captive fasteners, hinges, handles and other innovative products. Our application universe is immense and covers industries such as marine, automotive, off-highway/construction, RV/caravan, industrial machinery, enclosures, HVAC, medical equipment and network, telecommunications and computers.
At the University of Worcester we provide world class education, academics and research alongside an experience our students will treasure forever. We employ over 1000 people in many different roles – academics plus the essential professional services teams who support the organisation. Many of our colleagues experience roles as carers through their careers and we recognise the importance of support for them.
Worcestershire County Council is responsible for a wide range of services, including:
As you can see we provide services to people of all ages provided in a range of community venues including; in people’s own homes, hospitals, GP surgeries, care homes, schools, community centres, public spaces, libraries etc.
The largest employer in the county, Wiltshire Council deliver more than 350 services to the people of Wiltshire, from public health and social care to planning and street maintenance, schools and libraries. Our vision is to build stronger, more resilient communities and our core values underpin what we stand for and how we do things. We embrace change, treat everyone fairly and value diversity.
Formed in 2016, Wiltshire Health and Care is a partnership of the three NHS Foundation Trusts that serve Wiltshire and provides adult community based services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Wiltshire Health and Care has an overall ‘Good’ rating from the CQC, with the majority of services deemed outstanding.
YSS is an independent charity that works across the whole of West Mercia and supports some of the most marginalised people in society, including children as young as seven who are acting as young carers, families in need of additional support and people coming out of prison.
CASS The Carers Association is a registered charity, based in Staffordshire, providing Carers with advice, information and support in relation to their caring role.
We offer support at Carers clinics in hospitals and GP surgeries, at local groups, online and over the phone.
CASS is dedicated to promoting the rights of Carers and influencing the awareness of Carers in the local community.
Carer Support Wiltshire is a local charity supporting carers in Wiltshire. We help carers to access support, services, education and training, and breaks from their caring role. Our aim is to create carer friendly communities where carers are recognised, valued and supported.
As a charity we care for people, not for profit. Our Carer Support staff deliver regular weekly support to allow unpaid family carers to access a regular weekly break from their caring role. We are passionate about quality and consistency that our service provides carers to support them to not just maintain their caring role but also improve their well-being.
Cloverleaf Advocacy provide advocacy support in the North of England We also provide information,advice & support services for carers in Kirklees & Selby through our Carers Count services.
Worcestershire Association of Carers has been supporting the unpaid adult carers of Worcestershire for the past 20 years. We offer information advice and support to carers and support for employers and their carer employees.
