Find a Care Provider for you or your family

Finding care for yourself or a family member can be daunting prospect.


On this website you can access details of local care providers plus some general advice on how to go about the process. 

Finding Care

As we are living longer, an increasing number of people are likely to become physically or mentally dependent. There are expected to be a million people over 65 who will develop dementia, but accidents, strokes, brain injuries and Parkinson’s disease can also affect someone’s ability to make their own decisions.


Should you or a family member need care it is important to know your options.


You may find this guide helpful. it explains quite clearly what your options are

Legal Planning

Making sure your financial affairs are in order

Dealing with your financial affairs, health and care would be virtually impossible without someone authorised to act on your behalf. Relatives can face long delays, expense and distress if they have to go through the Court of Protection to be permitted to do so.

West Midlands Care Legal Services is here to help. Click the button below to see more details of the different services that we offer.

Legal Planning

Care Directory

Care can generally be divided into residential care - namely care homes or nursing homes, or home care where a carer visits you in your place of residence. Click on the buttons below for details of local care providers

While looking for care, there are many sources of information worth exploring.  We've collected some useful links here



Care Quaility Commission (CQC)

The Care Quality Commission regulates the health and care sector. It inspects care providers for the quality of the care they provide and can take action against providers who are not meeting standards. They publish their findings and ratings on their website

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Local Authorities

Your Local Authority can give you lots of advice including funding options about your care. Click on the button for links to the Adult Social Care Services of the Local Authorities in the West Midlands

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Healthwatch

If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, Healthwatch want to hear about your experiences. As an independent statutory body, they have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.

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