Join Us for Carers Rights Day at TouchBase Pears!
We are excited to invite all Carers to this year’s Carers Rights Day at the welcoming and accessible TouchBase Pears in Selly Oak. This special event is designed to empower and support you by providing valuable information about your rights as a Carer, along with practical advice tailored to your unique needs.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday 20th November
🗓️ Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Location: TouchBase Pears, Selly Oak
What to Expect…
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in engaging workshops that focus on key aspects of caring, such as:
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Accessing Financial Support
- Understanding Legal Rights with our partner solicitors, Wildings
We also will be having a FREE vegetarian lunch!
Inspiring Speakers
Our expert speakers will include representatives from Birmingham City Council launching the Carers Strategy, and University Hospitals Birmingham, who will discuss hospital discharge procedures and more! Additionally, partners from the Birmingham Carers Hub will be sharing their knowledge and support services to help you feel more informed and confident in your role.
Stallholders during the Day
– Forward Carers Stand: Carer courses, Carers Voice sign ups, volunteer opportunities, Carer ID Card sign up.
– Birmingham Carers Hub & Dementia Carers Hub
– YMCA & Action for Children: Promoting the new Birmingham Young Carers Service.
– Virtual Dementia Experience Van
– Act on Energy: Signing Carers up for Priority Services Register and offerings.
– Midland Mencap
– Penderels Trust
– Carers UK
– Home Instead
– Wilding’s Solicitors
– Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust
Connect and Share
In addition to workshops and talks, we’ll offer support sessions where you can connect with other Carers, share experiences, and receive one-on-one advice from local service providers. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your network, discover the help available to you, and ask questions in a friendly and relaxed environment.
All Are Welcome
Whether you’re a new Carer or have been caring for a long time, this event aims to ensure you leave feeling informed, supported, and empowered.
Free tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, making it a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.
Important Information
Photographs and Videos: Please note that photographs and videos will be taken during this event. If you have any concerns, feel free to speak to a team member. Our staff will be wearing Forward Carers branded polo shirts for easy identification.
Parking: The venue is fully accessible. There is a car park at the rear of the building via Selly Wharf, off Elliot Road (next to Vauxhall Lookers). Very limited free parking is available for blue badge holders (6 spaces) and in parent and child spaces (4 spaces). Unfortunately, parking spaces cannot be reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is also disabled parking available in the Lottie Road car park, but this requires a short walk to the venue.
Additionally, there is FREE on-road parking nearby on the neighbouring streets and free parking for up to 4 hours at the neighbouring retail park. For more details on how to find us by car or public transport, please visit the TouchBase Pears website.
Get Involved
This is a Birmingham Carers Hub event. If you would like to register with the Birmingham Carers Hub, please click here.
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We look forward to seeing you there! Together, we can build a more informed and supportive community for all Carers.
