Carer News Articles

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...

We have a lot of events coming up for carers in East Sussex. All of them are free for carers to attend. Take a look below. Carers drop-in day Carers are invited to a drop-in day full of creativity,...

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...

Carers in East Sussex are invited to take a wellbeing cruise with Coastal Wellbeing.  There will be games, discussion, virtual tea and cake at the captain’s table (best dress optional!).  Dates are...

During February and March 2021, we asked carers in East Sussex to complete our annual survey. We asked you to share your opinions and experiences about your caring role, how Care for the Carers...

This year, family and friend carers are being given the opportunity to have their say at various carer engagement initiatives across Sussex. Unpaid, family and friend carers across Sussex were...

Help us to improve services for carers in East Sussex by telling us about your experience of Care for the Carers. We’d love to hear your views on our work, the support you have received from us and...

We are delighted to announce our new young carers service that is available for young carers in East Sussex. The new service is for all young carers aged 5 to 17 years living, attending school or...

Does your friend or relative live in a care home? Healthwatch together with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and Care for the Carers will be hosting three monthly, online discussion...

This year, family and friend carers have been given the opportunity to ‘have their say’ at various carer engagement initiatives across Sussex. We are inviting unpaid, family and friend carers across...

​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...

Updated 24th January 2022. The Government has announced that the measures put in place under plan B in England will be lifted. You should continue to follow safer behaviours to protect yourself and...

Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without your help and live in Hastings? You could be looking after a family member, friend or neighbour who due to illness, disability, a mental...

You said… we did… Our online Carers Voices Conference which took place in July 2020 may feel like a distant memory given the busy year it’s been, but we thought it was about time to update you on...

Hastings Direct - one of the biggest employers in Hastings and Rother - are launching their carer-friendly initiatives to support their staff. Hastings Direct, the general insurance provider based...

Christmas can be a stressful and challenging time, especially when you are caring for someone. Changes in the Government measures to control the pandemic mean many of us can’t celebrate in the way...

​Are you an unpaid carer supporting someone who also has paid home care provided? Give your views for a chance to win our prize draw! Care for the Carers is seeking unpaid carers’ views about home...