The Adult Social Care Stakeholder Group meets every other month to discuss any upcoming developments, projects and changes. They are there to influence, make changes and help us improve the experience of people accessing Adult Social Care.

The group is made up of people receiving support, carers and voluntary sector organisations. In December  we met to discuss key topics such as Social Care Reforms, the upcoming Adult Social Care Offer and Quality Assurance processes in commissioning.

The group has input into the language and layout of the Adult Social Care Offer (even correcting typos). The group is growing and we're always looking for new members and people who are passionate about using their own experience to help shape our future practice. If you'd like to find out more information about the group and get yourself invited, you can email us for more information.

We want to give everyone the opportunity to tell us what you think about our spending proposals for 2023/2024.

We know we cannot do everything we would like to, but we can make sure that we give everyone the opportunity to have a say in how we build our budget for 2023 and 2024.

We need to make intelligent, informed decisions about where to focus our spending to deliver the services that you want us to get right.

It is only by listening to our residents and businesses that we can understand your priorities and ensure we are able to deliver these efficiently and effectively.

Please visit our Let's talk consultation page to find out more about our proposals, and give us your views by filling in our short survey . Alternatively, you can register to attend a face to face session to share your views with us.

We have held several sessions during January and have a final one on:

2 February 6pm – 7pm, Families for All Family Hub (Foleshill), 454 Foleshill Rd, Coventry CV6 5LB

If you would like to register for a workshop session, request a paper copy of the survey or need this information in another format or language then please contact us on 08085 834333 or email us.  

We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Young Carers have had such a busy few months. At the end of November, we took the train to the Resorts World Arena and watched the spectacular Disney On Ice show. It was such a magical event and also the first time some of the Young Carers had been on a train!

Over the festive period we enjoyed a trip to The Belgrade Theatre to see Jack and The Beanstalk Pantomime, met Elsa at our Christmas Party and of course Father Christmas himself. Some of our Young Carers even got to have afternoon tea at St Mary’s Guildhall with Father Christmas, what a treat!

Our Young Adult Carers enjoyed a Christmas meal together and talked about the coming year and what plans they had for 2023. It is always lovely to see them together and having fun.

So far this month, we have cooked spring rolls to celebrate Chinese New Year, crafted some lovely positivity pods, to welcome in the new year, made Chinese decorations and of course sung on the Karaoke…Always a favourite night at Young Carers.

For information about any of the groups above please contact Carers Trust Heart of England on 024 7663 2972 option 1 to discuss.

Carers Trust Heart of England’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are looking to bring the community together with some exciting events and groups. We are currently looking to create groups for carers from Filipino, Fijian, Jewish and Māori backgrounds.

To register your interest in one of these groups or to suggest a group you would like to see us introduce please get in touch by dropping us an email.

Carers Trust Heart of England are working with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust to develop their eating disorders services for anyone who supports someone with an eating disorder.

Whether you’re currently caring for someone with an eating disorder or have done previously – we want your voice to be heard.

Would you be able to spare some time to discuss your experiences and let us know what type of additional support you may benefit from?

To have your say please email Leah Eckley or Rebecca Waite at Carers Trust for more information.

Join the Recovery and Wellbeing Academy for an online course ‘Coping with Caring’ in partnership with The Carers Trust. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of how the caring role can impact on many aspects of your life. The course looks at ways you can look after yourself as well as continuing to support and promote the independence of the person you care for.

The next free online session takes place on Tuesday 28 February from 1pm to 3pm.

To book a place, please visit the Recovery and Wellbeing website.  Once you have registered, the zoom link will be sent early on the morning of the 28 February.

We understand that a lot of people across Coventry are struggling with the ever-increasing cost of living, with energy bills, the cost of food and other essentials increasing dramatically. As a local authority, Coventry City Council have consolidated information in one place, to help the city’s residents. This will provide advice and signpost people to relevant services if they need support.

You can refer to the council's website where you will find extensive information about cost of living and wellbeing support.

If you would prefer to speak to someone please call 08085 834 333.

Help available to install and fix boilers

Living in a home with no – or broken – heating and hot water is miserable at any time of the year. This is particularly true in the winter of course.

And if you have an illness made worse by living in a cold home, it can have a devastating impact on your physical and mental health.

But there is help at hand for those living in their own or privately rented properties in the Coventry area.

Keeping Coventry Warm has got funding available to help install - or fix  - boilers and central heating systems.

Anyone with a chronic or acute health condition or disability which is made worse by the cold (such as respiratory conditions, arthritis, diabetes or heart disease) can apply for help.  Income criteria applies but it’s well worth residents contacting Coventry City Council’s partner,  Act on Energy to see if they can help.

You can contact them for free on 0800 988 2881 or via their website. 

We're seeking feedback from anyone who has recently used or continues to use Home Support Services within Coventry or people caring for someone and using home support.  We're undertaking a short survey to help us improve our services in the future. It's your opportunity to have your say about how services work for you, what improvements you'd like to see, and what's working well?

The council will be recommissioning services in the coming years and wants to make sure this is done jointly with people that receive those services. This will be the start of the process and there will be further opportunities to support the process along the way.

If you can spare a few minutes we'd really appreciate your feedback. Complete the survey.

Help champion the views of local people, volunteer with Healthwatch.

Could you help make sure local people are heard in NHS and social care service by volunteering on the Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group? This group is central and offers an interesting role. You will be volunteering with other local people to improve care for everyone.  

Healthwatch Coventry is the independent local champion for health and social care services and one of 151 Healthwatch in England. Find out more on Healthwatch's website or phone 024 7622 0381.