Welcome to Sandwell Crossroads

Most of us juggle busy lives, but for carers, providing support for a relative, partner or friend, the pressures can be enormous. More than 6 million people, including 175,000 young carers under the age of 18, give their time in this way-that's one in eight people in the UK.

Our service is open to those using Direct Payment or Individual budgets and families wishing to purchase and arrange their own care. You can also access our care through Social Services and the local Primary Care Trust, by contacting your local Social Services, Social Worker, District Nurse, or G.P.

Our Carer Support Workers provide a range of services for older people, younger people suffering from a physical or mental illness, sensory impaired, or those sadly suffering from a terminal illness, here are a few of the ways they can help.

Please use these pages to answer any questions that you may have about caring or, if your question is a little more specific, contact us and we will be able to give you helpful advice and answers that will help you come to a more informed decision.

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