The Black Carers Project offers support to black and other ethnic minority carers in Bristol in many ways, these include:
	Information - we can provide carers with information on the many issues surrounding caring including financial advice, benefits and other services available. We can also advise about other local community groups that may be able to assist carers. We produce a magazine twice a year called 'Embrace' which is sent out to carers as an information source on issues such as carers legislation, health issues, etc.
	Training Service - we can provide training for carers on any subject that will help with their caring role, for example moving and handling, dementia, and special needs. We also provide training to other organisations to encourage them to be more aware of issues that affect Black Carers. It is a fact that Black Carers do not access mainstream services, so it is important that other organisations try to meet their needs.
	Development Service - as we meet and support Black Carers we identify needs that are not being met. We endeavour to help community groups to develop services that are accessible to carers. We can do this by ensuring that these groups are well informed about issues that black carers face when accessing mainstream services. We offer an outreach service to Black Carers. We go into carers homes to offer support and/or signpost carers to services that can help. Above all we are here to listen and support.
	Support Group - we run a carers support group every third Monday of the month, for carers to talk and share experiences in a safe environment etc.
	Young Black Carers - we also provide support to young Black Carers who are under 20 years of age and caring for a parent, sibling or friend. (Contact us directly to find out more).