Week of events to recognise city's unpaid carers

Activities for unpaid carers, and the people they look after, will take place in Wolverhampton during Carers Week.

Events starting on Monday include an information and advice session for young carers approaching adulthood, taking place on Friday.

Experts from the Manby Bowdler law firm would also be hosting a Lasting Power of Attorney session on Wednesday, the council said.

It added the authority "offers a range of assistance to people of any age who care for a friend, relative or neighbour, ensuring they are supported in their caring role, and have access to the services they need".

The council provides information and advice "on a range of matters including benefits" and offers other services including training "in essential skills such as first aid".

There is a pub lunch event on Thursday, which will give carers the chance to connect with others who share similar experiences, is among the activities this week.

On Tuesday, there will be a Tea and Chat session with the mayor of Wolverhampton, Paul Singh.

The council said adult social care's early support service and the University of Wolverhampton would be available to provide advice at the information event for young carers approaching adulthood on Friday.

Cabinet member for children, young people and education Jacqui Coogan, said there were thousands of unpaid carers locally who look after those "who have a disability, a mental or physical illness, or simply need extra help as they grow older".

Carers Week was a chance for "us all to recognise and celebrate their incredible hard work, dedication, and compassion", she added.

The council said that people should not hesitate to get in touch.

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