- Service Provider Name
- Crossroads Caring for Carers
- Service
- The Crossroads Accelerated Response Service (CARS) is a free service which offers support and practical assistance to help adults who are unpaid carers and those with assessed care needs in Sandwell and the Black Country.
- Address1
- 494 Wolverhampton Road
- Town
- Oldbury
- County
- West Midlands
- Post Code
- B68 8DG
- Where do they provide service from?
- In the Community
- Telephone
- 0121 803 6830
- Website
- www,crossroads-caringforcarers.org
- Contact position
- Service Manager
- Area covered
- Borough of Sandwell
- Who is the service for?
- Adults 18+ living in Sandwell who are unpaid carers, have assessed care needs or have recently been discharged from hospital.
- Referral route
- Call 0121 803 6830
- Summary of services
- Support available from CARS includes – Assessments: Conducting telephone or face-to-face evaluations to determine support needs. Practical Assistance: Providing benefit and winter fuel payment advice, prescription collection, shopping tasks, IT support, and help with online bill payments. Escorted Support: Accompanying you to GP or hospital appointments and arranging medical visits for those struggling with IT or phone systems. Emergency Assistance: Offering immediate help through 111 Training: Delivering in-home training on equipment use Winter Support: Supplying Winter Warm Packs to carers and cared-for individuals."
- When are the services run?
- Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday 8.30 - 4pm
- Time details
- Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday 8.30 - 4pm
- Chargeable service?
- No
