Family Care Trust

We provide quality, flexible, user-friendly care services that respond to individual needs, promote independence, dignity and choice, in order to maintain or improve the quality of life of those in need and their carers
	Dedicated team The Family Care Trust was set up in Solihull in 1994 and is dedicated to help and to support people with Mental Health problems or with significant disabilities, as well as their carers. The Trust has provided a sensitive, quality service in Solihull since 1995 and in 1998 it set up the Dudley Community Support scheme. It has built up a nationwide reputation for its work, expertise, training and in helping its clients to be as independent as possible, with its backing of practical, positive support. There are four day centres based around Solihull at Bentley Heath, Chelmsley Wood, Hobs Moat and Shirley as well as one in Dudley. The Chelmsley Wood centre also provides much needed respite care and a 24-hour service when needed. However, bookings for this service must be made in advance. The Newlands Bishop Farm at Catherine de Barnes, Solihull, provides a very successful working and training environment for young people with learning disabilities. Dudley also has an active programme to help similar young people.

	Carers working for the Trust enjoy their jobs so much that the staff turnover rate is very low. This provides a stable environment for clients to build a rapport with staff. Many staff members have been with us for quite a number of years and to say that we are one big happy family might seem to be a cliche, but it is also very true. Staff get to know clients likes and dislikes, what makes them smile and how to make their days with us special.