Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Carers Team hosted an tea party for people to celebrate Carers Week 2022.

The event, held at Carers Team Base at Bristnall Hall Road on Wednesday 8 June, was free to attend and was open to known carers in Sandwell.

Guests were treated to Afternoon tea, sandwiches, tea, cake and scones - while they enjoyed entertainment from singer Sarah McFarlane who performed songs which attendees enjoyed a sing-along to.

Stalls from the Recovery College, West Midlands Fire Service and Sandwell Parents and disabled children, Sandwell Health watch, Kaleidoscope crisis café manager  were also in attendance to provide information on service on offer to the community of Sandwell.

Linda Price, Team Leader, said: “It was a wonderful day and a great way to thank our carers and my team who continue to go above and beyond to meet the needs of Sandwell Carers.

“The effects of the pandemic are still being felt even as the NHS and the country now looks to recover and rebuild, so the continued support of local communities remains as vital as it is hugely appreciated.”