Carer News Articles

A day to celebrate women from across the world, International Women's Day (IWD) was initiated in 1911. Since then it has been marked annually on March 8th, with this being an important moment in the...

Molly and Lucy from Coastal Wellbeing share how they are using Winter Wellness Tools to stay well this winter. The winter months can be tough at the best of times. This year we are faced with the...

Our offices will be closed from 3pm on Friday 23rd December until 9am on Tuesday 3rd January. Christmas can be a stressful and challenging time, especially when you are caring for someone. We’ve...

What is Carers Rights Day? Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 24th November 2022. Carers Rights Day is a national campaign that brings organisations together to help unpaid carers know their rights...

Setting the standard for Healthcare Excellence as four local charities working with family and friend carers are shortlisted for a major health award An alliance of four Sussex based charities...

We are deeply saddened by the news of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Before she became Queen, she said: ‘I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short shall be...

UPDATE: The photo book from the exhibition is now available to view as PDF here If you are in Hastings or St. Leonard's before the end of July, please go along to the free public exhibition 'Seeing...

Men’s Health Week 13th-19th June 2022 For Men's Health Week our Serious Mental Illness Carers Project Team, James and Richard, write on where male carers can receive support locally. Men's Health...

Guest post by Lily Meyers Lily Meyers is a Freelance writer who primarily focuses on lifestyle and homecare writing. According to Carers UK, there are over 6.5 million people who are unpaid carers...

Guest post by Rebecca Fuller Rebecca Fuller is a public speaker and writer promoting understanding about wellbeing, dementia and support for carers. Rebecca is a former carer for her mum and shared...

31 May 2022 Claire's volunteering story By Carmen Dupre Our Social Media Volunteer, Carmen speaks to one of our Carers in Touch volunteers, Claire about her volunteering journey with us. Claire, has...

Seeking volunteers! We are delighted to be running the Arlington Bluebell Walk on Monday 16th May and are also seeking keen cake bakers and volunteers to help us on the day. If you would like to get...

Young Carers Action Day took place on the 16th March, with the theme of Taking Action on Isolation, calling for more respite breaks for young carers and young adult carers. The day also raises...

Carers from across East Sussex joined us to share their views and experiences at this year’s Carers Voices conference week, ‘For Caring Out Loud!’ An in-person session took place on Monday 14th...

​Our annual Carers Voices Conference Week 2022, For Caring Out Loud! will take place during the week of Monday 14th to 18th March 2022. Responding to carers feedback, the week will include both an...

​Care for the Carers is partnering with Carers Trust, Carers Support West Sussex, and The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove in the ‘Making Carers Count’ programme. The programme aims to provide...

South East Water, Southern Water and UK Power Networks (as well as other utility companies) hold a Priority Services Register to offer a range of help and services for electricity, gas and water...

SayAphasia is a charity based in East Sussex, founded five years ago by Colin Lyall, who lives with aphasia himself. SayAphasia has two main aims: to support people with aphasia and their families...

Christmas can be a stressful and challenging time, especially when you are caring for someone.  There have been some changes in Government measures to control the pandemic with the rise of the...

Care for the Carers is delighted to announce that we have won the System Led Support for Carers Award at this year’s HSJ Awards. Our initiative to provide intensive support to carers in Hastings...

The Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) has launched the Eastbourne Dementia Inclusive Community Charter which aims to bring together local businesses, organisations and individuals to help...

With the colder winter months now upon us, there is a need to take special care of yourself and the person you care for If you look after a relative, friend or neighbour, we would like to encourage...

Community Chef, Robin Van Creveld, has helped thousands of people improve their cookery and nutrition skills. Robin has held baking and cooking workshops for carers during the year and here he gives...

Care for the Carers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the System Led Support for Carers Award at the HSJ Awards 2021. An initiative to provide intensive support to carers in...

Suzy Dixon is a Project Manager for 'Being Digital', a programme from East Sussex Adult Social Care. Here she explains how it can help the community. Whether you embrace gadgets and technology...

Care for the Carers are inviting carers in East Sussex to take part in photography workshops in August and September 2021. Beginner, intermediate and experienced photographers are all welcome. The...

East Sussex carers can join a free, hands-on cookery course featuring food from around the world, cooking with Community Chef, Robin Van Creveld. You will learn how to prepare delicious and...

We're excited to work with Diversity Resource International (DRI) focusing on supporting and empowering carers from ethnically diverse communities in East Sussex. Ruqia Osman, Race Equality...

Updated 28th October 2021. Every carer in Sussex aged 16+ years can receive their vaccine and booster vaccine this Autumn 2021. We are inviting unpaid carers in East Sussex to register with us if...

Updated: 21st February 2022 COVID-19 vaccinations rollout for eligible unpaid carers Update to the vaccination programme following Government guidance on 12th December 2021 Across Sussex, the NHS...

Throughout June, we're supporting Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month and celebrating their diverse communities. What is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month? The month takes place every year...

In April this year the Captain Tom 100 challenge was launched, encouraging people to think of ways they could fundraise around the number 100, in celebration of what would have been Captain Tom’s...

Making a Lasting Power of Attorney can give peace of mind to you as a carer and the person that you look after. Jessica Shale from Taylor Rose MW solicitors gives a  guide to a Lasting Power of...

​ ​Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without your help and live in Hastings? Are you registered at Churchwood Medical Practice, Hastings Old Town Surgery, Warrior Square Surgery or...

Carers Week is taking place on 7th–13th June 2021. The week celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.5 million unpaid carers – over 68,000 in East Sussex – and the people...