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<item><title><![CDATA[ Take part in your new local carers forum this Carers Week]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=694</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Carers Week 2013,  10th - 16th June

This year for Carers Week, Care for the Carers will be launching three new local c...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Screen carers for depression, say doctors' leaders]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=701</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has said that GP’s should be doing more to support carers, in particular it’s advising GP’s to scree...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Seaford's Tastiest Tomato Challenge]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=693</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Newhaven, Peacehaven & Seaford Lions Club are organising a tomato growing challenge

For a small donation, you can pick up your starter pack be...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ All Night Table Tennis!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=692</link>
<description><![CDATA[  All Night Table Tennis to Raise Funds for Young Carers

On Friday 26th of April, Dexter, Tom, and Hal will be playing table tennis non-stop fro...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | February 2013 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=679</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Let's Talk Benefits

East Sussex Carers’ Forum Summary Report, 5th February 2013

Over 120 people attended the Ea...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Talkback Events]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=659</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers are holding 3 ‘Carers’ Talkback Meetings’ around the county at the end of March. Carers are invited to attend the meeting in the a...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Wednesday 13th March]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=658</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Carer for the Carers is fully open today – we hope you all stayed safe in the recent cold snap. 

Up to date details of travel and council services ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Tuesday 12th March]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=656</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers office is open today but due to the weather conditions fewer staff are working in the office. 

We will answer any calls or emai...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Let's Talk Benefits this February at the Carers' Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=653</link>
<description><![CDATA[ images/februaryforum2013top.jpg

Tuesday 5th February 2013, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Sussex Exchange, St. Leonards-on-Sea

h5 class=...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | September 2012 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=650</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Thank you to everyone who came to the Carers' Forum on September 13th. The forum was planned for the whole day because of the many changes to Health ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Christmas Opening Times]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=638</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Over the Christmas period we will be closed from 3pm, 24th December and re-open at 9am, 2nd January.

If you require support please contact Adu...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ CareLine Magazine | Winter Edition 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=639</link>
<description><![CDATA[  The Christmas Edition is Here


The Christmas edition is now available to "view online":content.yudu.com/Library/A20aj5/CareLineMagaz...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers Christmas Quiz!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=637</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Making sure that we do the best for East Sussex Carers in 2013

h4. We need your help Are you a carer? Someone who works with carers?

2013 w...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The Archway Choir at the Arndale Centre]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=636</link>
<description><![CDATA[  The Archway Choir sing at the Arndale Centre, Eastbourne.

Come and enjoy the vocal delights of The Archway Choir at late night shopping in The ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Beachy Head Marathon]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=563</link>
<description><![CDATA[  An unusual challenge found.

We are thrilled to announce that we have 5 runners for the Beachy Head Marathon, taking place on Saturday 27th Octo...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Book your place at our 13th Annual General Meeting]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=625</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Thursday 18th October

You are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 18th October from 1.45 pm until 3.30 pm at East Dean Vil...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ You're Invited to the September Carers' Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=617</link>
<description>You're Invited to the September Carers' Forum | Your Health Service Is Changing - What Do You Think?</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ We want to know what you think about the NHS’s proposals…]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=621</link>
<description>Shaping Our Future Consultation - the Heath Overview and Scrutiny Committee want to know what carers think about the NHS's </description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ We've Moved...]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=616</link>
<description>…and we’re now back up and running! It’s been a pretty crazy couple of weeks, and we do have the odd box that needs unpacking, but for the most part we’re all set.  We would like to apologise if you had difficulty getting in touch during the move as there</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Let us know what you think about Care for the Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=614</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Take part in our Annual Survey and enter our prize draw for 4 tickets to Drusillas Park

If you're a carer and have accessed our services plea...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ We're Moving Offices!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=615</link>
<description>On Monday 13th we will be moving to new offices just down the road. We aim to avoid disruption, but unfortunately our phone line and email will be out of action for the week – if all goes well we should be back up and running by Monday 20th.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Improving Support For Carers | East Sussex County Council & the NHS]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=611</link>
<description><![CDATA[  East Sussex County Council & the NHS want your views to help improve services for carers

Are you aged 16 or over?

Do you look after an ad...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Aug 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | June 2012 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=646</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Carers’ Forum June 2012

Thank you to everyone who came to the Carers' Forum on 14th June. The Core Members of the Carers Forum planned the for...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Eastbourne Mayor & Mayoress Visit Care for the Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=613</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Last Friday the Mayor, Councillor Mike Thompson, and the Mayoress, Mrs Thompson, of Eastbourne visited our offices in St. Leonards Road.

After a me...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Young Carer talks about work experience with Care for the Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=609</link>
<description><![CDATA[ My name is Leonie and I am a young carer, I have spent the past week working at the Care for the Carer’s office for my school work experience. I deci...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Waitrose Uckfield choose Young Carers Clubs for Green Token Scheme]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=607</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the Uckfield branch of Waitrose have chosen to support Young Carers Clubs for July.

As part of their green token scheme we ha...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Vote for Young Carers to win £5000!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=603</link>
<description>This year we have been chosen by Lloyds Banking Group for the chance of winning £5000 for Young Carers!   We are one of three charities in the Hastings area and we need your help to win!  All you need to do is vote! </description>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Week 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=574</link>
<description><![CDATA[ 

We started the ball rolling for Carers Week, on Thursday 13th, with the Carers' Forum. It was attended by over 50 carers who...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ 2 in 5 Carers are risking their health]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=602</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Shocking new Carers Week research shows two in five carers are risking their own health.

New research, published on Monday for Carers Week, sho...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The Carers Forum & Summer Event is Tomorrow!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=599</link>
<description>There's still time to book your place at the Carers' Forum tomorrow, or why not pop along to East Dean in the afternoon for our Summer Event?</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ AEGON International Ticket Auction #bid4thetickets]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=579</link>
<description>DEADLINE EXTENDED! Want to see some of the worlds greatest tennis players on Centre Court, Devonshire Park Eastbourne @ the AEGON International?</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Thank you to our Volunteers | Volunteers Week | 1st - 7th June]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=598</link>
<description><![CDATA[ As today is the last day of Volunteers Week, we would like to say huge thank you to those of you who make the time to volunteer for us. 

Without yo...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Eastbourne Sunshine Carnival]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=565</link>
<description><![CDATA[  This year we are delighted to be taking part in the return of the Eastbourne Carnival.

www.eastbournecarnival.co.uk/assets/logo.png
...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2012 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Young Carers Sailing Trip!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=655</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Heathfield Rotary Club provided funding for 8 Young Carers to go on a sailing weekend on a refurbished sail barge, the Cambria ("www.cambriatrust.org...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Buddy Brilliant!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=571</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Netbuddy

Netbuddy is an award-winning online community offering simple, yet ingenious solutions to everyday issues experienced by parents, care...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The Spring Edition of CareLine is here!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=557</link>
<description><![CDATA[  The 'Royal' Edition

In this edition you will find your invite to the East Sussex Carers' Forum in June and there is a pull-out section with ph...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Report Now Available]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=561</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Your views on East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust’s Clinical Strategy

Following a very successful joint meeting between Care for the Carers, East ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Engagement Event, 19th April 10:30 - 12:30]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=555</link>
<description><![CDATA[ East Sussex County Council are currently consulting on the East Sussex Engagement and Involvement Strategy 2012 – 2015 (Draft). The consultation can b...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ East Sussex Carers' Forum - January 2012 Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=554</link>
<description><![CDATA[ "Respite for Carers"
The Carers Forum Report for January 2012 is available to download "here":/downloads/carersforum/January2012.pdf

For more i...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Trust]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=553</link>
<description><![CDATA[  As of April 1 2012, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers and Crossroads Care have merged to form a new carers charity called “Carers Trust”

The ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | January 2012 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=645</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Thank you to everyone who came to the Carers’ Forum on January 19th. From the feedback we received, most carers found the event helpful and welcomed ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Princess Anne Opens Our New Carers' Centre]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=552</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited us on Monday to celebrate the opening of our new carers centre in Eastbourne.  The Princess unveiled...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ BREAKING NEWS]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=551</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to open our new carers’ centre next week 
...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Review of Care Passports]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=550</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We are reviewing the design and use of Care Passports to ensure that the they are being used well. 

As part of this process we want carers to tell ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ ESHT Consultation Event]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=549</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers together with East Sussex LINk and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) organised consultation event on January 26th following ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum January 2012]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=548</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Thank you to everyone who came to the Carers’ Forum on January 19th. 

The forum heard an update from Cllr Pat Ost about the scrutiny review of resp...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | June 2011 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=654</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The last Carers’ Forum was a great occasion.  70 carers came along to discuss “The true face of East Sussex Carers”, and to launch Carers’ Week in Ea...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Christmas Opening Times]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=545</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Christmas Opening Times

Over Christmas we will be closed from the 24th December and we'll be back January 3rd.

If you require support pl...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ You're Invited to the Carers Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=542</link>
<description><![CDATA[  You are Invited to the Carers’ Forum 

Thursday 19th January 2012, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Winter Gardens , Eastbourne

 ‘Respit...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The Winter Edition of CareLine is here!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=541</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Merry Christmas

The Winter edition of our CareLine magazine is complete and should be arriving on your doorstep any day now.

In this editio...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Drusillas Park Supports Young Carers  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=540</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Drusillas Park Supports Young Carers 

In 2012 Drusillas Park is delighted to be helping young carers in East Sussex by supporting Care for the ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Vote for Young Carers - NatWest Community Force]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=538</link>
<description><![CDATA[ 

 Vote for Young Carers

Care for the Carers has the opportunity to be awarded £6,0...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ CareLine Autumn Edition is here!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=534</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Thinking Ahead - Planning for the future

The Autumn edition of our CareLine magazine is here and should be hitting the doormats soon.

If you...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers is funded to continue to support local unpaid carers!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=531</link>
<description><![CDATA[ After much blood, sweat and tears we have some good news to share We have been awarded £564,950 funding per year, for the next 3 years, by East Susse...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Looking back at Carers Week 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=527</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Carers Week 2011
The True Face of East Sussex Carers

Carers week ended on June 19, however our work for carers doesn't stop.

After launchin...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Week 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=393</link>
<description><![CDATA[  The true face of carers- 13th-19th June 2011

For more information about what Care for the Carers are planning for this summer's Carers Week "co...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ We've gone social!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=519</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We're on Facebook and Twitter

Follow Us or Like Us to stay informed on the latest Care for the Carers news and what we're up to near you.

...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum June 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=532</link>
<description><![CDATA[ At the last Carers’ Forum on 9th June, we launched Carers’ Week 2011 in East Sussex.  We were delighted that some 70 carers were able to join us at As...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | March 2011 | Summary Report ]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=647</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The last Carers’ Forum took place in Uckfield on 10th March. The key theme was the shape of future services. Panel members were: Roger Strange-Burlon...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=516</link>
<description><![CDATA[  The true face of East Sussex carers

We would like to invite local carers to join us in launching this year's Carers' Week in East Sussex at the...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:01 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ CareLine summer edition is here!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=514</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Carers' Services - The shape of things to come

The summer edition of our CareLine magazine is here and should be hitting the doormats soon.
o...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Volunteers' Week]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=517</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers has a great team of volunteers who support us with: our befriending service, our young carers clubs and transporting young carers,...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Learning Disability Network News]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=511</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest edition of the East Sussex Learning Disability Carers Network News is now available "here":fb.me/102GCSFuI

Our newsletter goes ou...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Take a break at Combe Haven]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=479</link>
<description><![CDATA[ From the relaxing lull of the new Indoor Lazy River and Fun Pool and the thrill of our coached activities including Archery, Fencing and Football to a...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ National Personal Budget Survey]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=478</link>
<description><![CDATA[ National Personal Budget Survey - What's working well and what's not?

In Control have collaborated with the Putting People First Consortium and Lan...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ News from Care for the Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=475</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We are pleased to announce that Liz Fenton has been appointed as Chief Executive to the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.   
 
Liz will be taking up ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Launch of Carers’ Newsletter]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=473</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the first edition of Care for the Carers’ new monthly newsletter.  We have introduced this publication to complement CareLine Magazine, not...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ CareLine Spring 2011]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=471</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We are delighted that the Spring Edition of CareLine, the first edition of 2011 is available for you to download "here":bit.ly/eopxTP

We hop...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Learning Disability Carers Network]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=470</link>
<description><![CDATA[ East Sussex Learning Disability Carers Network News is a newsletter that goes out (primarily by e-mail) to carers who wants to keep up to date with Le...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ East Sussex MPs take the Carers Challenge]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=469</link>
<description><![CDATA[ images/BarkerLloydImage.JPG

All 5 East Sussex MPs received their certificate for taking part in the Carers Challenge on Wednesday 9th February ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Poverty Alliance ‘National Local Protest’]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=468</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Carers Poverty Alliance (CPA) has invited East Sussex carers to join in with their National Local Protest for a fairer deal for carers on 20th May 201...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Proposed Changes to Adult Social Care Provision – update]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=466</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We are delighted to report that East Sussex County Council have today confirmed that, due to new money being made available via the NHS, they will now...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Proposed Changes to Adult Social Care Provision]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=464</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Proposed Changes to Adult Social Care Provision

East Sussex County Council is proposing to change the eligibility criteria that they use to decid...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | October 2010 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=649</link>
<description><![CDATA[ We would like to say a huge thank you to the 101 carers and their guests who attended the second public meeting of the Carers’ Forum on 20th October....  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Seasons Greetings]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=462</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Seasons Greetings

We would like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all East Sussex carers and to all our supporters. Thank you for all your hard w...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Local carers have their say on Respite Care]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=461</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Local carers have their say on Respite Care

The report from the second public meeting of the Carers’ Forum is now available.  We would like to sa...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ CareLine- November/ December edition]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=455</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The latest edition of CareLine is now available here:

"CareLine November/ December 2010":content.yudu.com/Library/A1q3gb/CareLineNovDec201...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Adverse Weather Conditions]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=454</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Due to the adverse weather condititons in early December we had to run a limited service.

We are pleased to confirm that we are back up and runni...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ East Sussex MPs take the Carers Challenge]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=385</link>
<description><![CDATA[ All five MPs in East Sussex agreed to take the carers challenge by spending time with carers in their constituencies. Amber Rudd, Greg Barker and Step...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Forum | June 2010 | Summary Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=648</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The Carers’ Forum is your opportunity to have your say on the carers’ issues in East Sussex. Launched this Carers Week at Ashburnham Place near Battl...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Pam Ferris Hosts Carers’ Event at Ashburnham Place]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=452</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Local carers were thrilled when Pam Ferris hosted the Garden Party and Carers’ Forum at Ashburnham Place, Battle on June 16th  during Carers’ Week.  W...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Opportunity to Feedback to Adult Social Care]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=451</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Adult Social Care at East Sussex County Council is currently running a consultation about providing the services that meet the needs of everyone who u...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ PRTC: Political Parties Must Make Pledges for Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=450</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Carole Cochrane, chief executive of The Princes Royal Trust for Carers was recently interviewed by The Times and called for all political parties to i...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Direct - ]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=449</link>
<description><![CDATA[  More Help for Carers

NHS Carers Direct has this week launched national awareness campaign entitled Who Cares? The overall aim is to encourage c...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The Big Freeze]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=448</link>
<description><![CDATA[ As East Sussex disappears under a blanket of snow, day to day life can become more difficult for carers.  Many local carers are concerned about the se...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Happy 20th Birthday  for Care for the Carers!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=447</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Birthday celebrations were in full swing on December 10th 2009 when Care for the Carers hosted a very special party for carers, guests and V.I.P’s at ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ New Advocacy Service for Care for the Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=446</link>
<description><![CDATA[ A new Advocacy Project Worker has joined our organisation supporting carers of adults who are using Adult Social Care services, either in their own ri...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Download The Report Now on The  April Carers' Conference ]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=445</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Thank you…

…to all who attended the Supporting Carers Conference in April.  The full, 9 page report is now available to download here. 

"Rep...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Conference Announcement]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=444</link>
<description><![CDATA[  "Have your say"

On Thursday, 6th August 2009, carers will have their say on services in East Sussex, when local charity Care for the Carers hos...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Week… How We're Supporting the National Campaign ]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=442</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Were are joining the national celebrations for the fifteenth annual Carers’ Week - June 8th-14th 2009 to highlight the huge impact and contribution th...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Supporting Carers Conference April 2009 - Success]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=441</link>
<description><![CDATA[  “Please Do This Again Next Year”

On April 23rd, over 70 delegates from the East Sussex voluntary and statutory sector attended Care for the Ca...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ New Carers Direct Website & Helpline]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=440</link>
<description><![CDATA[  Useful information resource for Carers

Following the recent go live of the Carers Direct website, NHS Choices launched their new helpline on Ap...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers' Poverty Protest March - Venue Change]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=439</link>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of carers disappointed at the continued lack of improvements to carers’ benefits are organising a protest march in London on Wednesday, April ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Woman's Weekly - PRTC Partnership]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=437</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Womans’ Weekly  magazine has chosen the Princess Royal Trust for Carers (PRTC) as its charity partner for 2009.

Throughout the year, Woman’s Wee...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Sharing the Memories of 1989]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=438</link>
<description><![CDATA[ In our last issue of CareLine we mentioned that we will be celebrating our 20th birthday in the autumn with guest of honour, The Princess Royal join...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ New Respite Training Budget For Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=430</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Carers may find it difficult to access training or health initiatives because they need someone to take over their caring role while they are away fro...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Hastings & Rother Crossroads -  Overnight Care Service]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=422</link>
<description><![CDATA[ With Christmas around the corner, Crossroads clients wanting a night off to see friends and family or simply an uninterrupted night of sleep may be in...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Carers Rights and Finances - Radio 4's Money Box Programme]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=420</link>
<description><![CDATA[ On December 8th, Radio 4’s Money Box Live programme was devoted to taking listener’s questions about carers' rights and finances and putting them to a...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Christmas Bonus for Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=421</link>
<description><![CDATA[ In his Pre Budget Report Speech recently the Chancellor announced a one off additional payment of £60 on top of the 2008 £10 Christmas Bonus payment. ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Strictly Carers' Dancing - It was fun, fun, fun!]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=414</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The lights dimmed, the glitter ball stopped revolving and many of us experienced a few aches and sore feet, BUT, carers , their guests and Care for th...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Putting The Case for Carers]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=418</link>
<description><![CDATA[ An Eastbourne carer, Roger Strange-Burlong wrote to his local newspaper recently to speak out about what it means to be a carer and asked that we shar...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ The New National Carers' Strategy]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=391</link>
<description><![CDATA[  What does it mean for me?

 Introduction

The government’s new National Carers' Strategy is called Carers at the heart of 21st century fam...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Changes to Job Seekers' Allowance]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=400</link>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent update regarding proposed changes to the benefits system, including a link to the governments’ consultation document relating to these change...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ What We Do With Your Money]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=399</link>
<description><![CDATA[ The support we provide is for carers of all ages who are living in East Sussex. Donations of all kinds regardless of the how much or how little, help ...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Press]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=386</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to our Press Page. In this section we have provided links to coverage of carers' issues in the local media.

Click on the links on the right...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ East Sussex Carers' Forum]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=640</link>
<description><![CDATA[ what is the forum?

The East Sussex Carers Forum is a public meeting that takes
place three times each year.It asks q...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Latest News & Updates]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=608</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to the Young Carers Latest News & Updates Page. 

We will endeavour to keep this page updated with latest news stories and updates about t...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ News]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=453</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to our News Page. This page is updated frequently and will provide up to date information about Care for the carers and caring in East Sussex....  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Fundraising Events]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=681</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Care for the Carers encourage and support fundraising activities that help to raise money and awareness of our services.

Members of the local commu...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Information Events]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=682</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Our team attends various information events throughout the year
to raise awareness of what we do and to give valuable information, advice and guidanc...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<item><title><![CDATA[ Have Your Say Events]]></title>
<link>http://www.cftc.org.uk/index.php?page=683</link>
<description><![CDATA[ Get involved 

Find out how you can have your say on services affecting carers in East Sussex

We bel...  ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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