Toll operator strengthens charity care club through tech donation
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operators of the M6toll has supported Grace Cares’ Care Club programme through the donation of a laptop, helping to expand access to vital mental health and wellbeing support for unpaid caregivers in the community.
Grace Cares are a Lichfield based not-for-profit on a mission to save care equipment from landfill, making it available to the public, NHS, health and social care providers at less than half the original value and use those profits to support health and social care workers and older people nationwide.
The Care Club is a preventative programme designed to reduce isolation, build resilience, and provide early support for individuals before they reach crisis point — ultimately helping to ease pressure on NHS and social care services.
It has been developed in direct response to feedback from unpaid caregivers and the initiative offers accessible, practical support that improves confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Delivered on a monthly basis, Care Club alternates between in-person and online sessions to ensure flexibility and accessibility.
Each session provides a safe, welcoming environment where attendees can connect, share experiences, and access expert-led guidance.
Programme activities include peer support sessions facilitated by a qualified professional and supported by volunteers, specialist advice from partners including Anthony Collins LLP, Ontex, and NHS Occupational Therapists alongside practical guidance on navigating care systems, managing finances, and supporting overall wellbeing.
Jo Brett, external communications assistant at MEL, said: “We are delighted to support Grace Cares and the important work they are doing through Care Club.
“Unpaid caregivers play a vital role in our communities, and it is essential older people have access to the support they need.
“We hope this contribution Public helps extend the reach of the programme and ensures more individuals can benefit from its services.”
Hannah Montgomery, co-founder, at Grace Cares, said: "Having reliable kit to run our Care Club sessions makes a real difference to the unpaid caregivers we support.
“Care Club is all about making sure people have somewhere to turn before things get tough and know they have someone in their corner.
“As an organisation built on sustainability and circular economy, we love that M6toll chose to donate a pre-loved laptop rather than let it go to waste."
Grace Cares’ Care Club represents a proactive approach to supporting community wellbeing, providing early intervention that helps prevent isolation and crises before they occur.
Pictured from left to right: A representative from Grace Cares and Carl Harris M6toll’s IT business and support analyst
