by Cally Emmerson | Aug 21, 2017 | Carers' Stories
Carers Breaks – Derek Derek is a carer for his wife Susan, who is living with dementia. He talks to Care for the Carers about getting a break from his caring role. ,CarersBreaks If you’re an unpaid carer in East Sussex, or you know someone who is, we’re here to...
by Cally Emmerson | Aug 15, 2017 | Carers' Stories
Carers Breaks – Roger Former carer Roger Strange-Burlong looked after his wife for 13 years and here he talks to Care for the Carers about his experience of getting a break from his caring role and the impact on his health and wellbeing. ,CarersBreaks If you’re...
by Cally Emmerson | Aug 9, 2017 | Carer News
National Citizens Service volunteers raise funds for young adult carers Volunteers participating in the National Citizens Service (NCS) – a UK Government voluntary personal and social development programme for 15 to 17 year olds– have been raising funds to help...
by Cally Emmerson | Aug 1, 2017 | Carer News
Care for the Carers receives cheque thanks to Waitrose’s ‘Community Matters’ scheme 31 July 2017 Care for the Carers – a local charity supporting unpaid carers in East Sussex – has received a cheque for £573 thanks to Waitrose’s ‘Community Matters’ scheme. Jennifer...
by Cally Emmerson | May 31, 2017 | Carer News
Care for the Carers gets set for Carers Week 2017 5 May 2017 Care for the Carers is getting ready to celebrate Carers Week 2017, a national awareness campaign which will take place from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June. The charity, which supports unpaid East Sussex...
by Cally Emmerson | May 10, 2017 | Carer News
Charity launches film highlighting experiences of local carers 10 May 2017 An East Sussex charity based in Eastbourne has launched a short film highlighting the diverse experiences of four unpaid carers and exploring the impact caring has had on their lives. Care for...