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...
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Carers annual survey feedback 2021
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...
Sussex carers experiences of health care – research and findings
As part of The Sussex Carers Partnership, Care for the Carers were commissioned by the Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to undertake a research project to gather the experiences of carers...
Young carers look after their mum
Samuel, 9, and twins, Benjamin and Oliver, 5, live in Bexhill and care for their Mum, Nicki. In 2019, Nicki, was diagnosed with Non Epileptic Attack Disorder, which means she can experience over ten...
Your views explored. Join the webinar
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...
Eastbourne Soroptimists fundraise for carers
We wanted to say a huge congratulations to Eastbourne Soroptimists who had a really successful year of fundraising, raising a wonderful £1,293 for Care for the Carers! The Soroptimists are a global...
Take the Carers Annual Survey 2021
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...
Launch of new young carers service in East Sussex
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...
Join care home feedback sessions for carers in East Sussex
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...
Your views explored
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...
Additional support for unpaid carers at Hastings GP practices
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...
Coronavirus latest information from Care for the Carers
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...
Free carer activities for carers in Hastings
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...
Annual Carers Voices Conference 2020: Six months on
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’s new initiatives to support staff who are carers
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...
Support for carers at Christmas
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...
Maggie fundraises for carers
Maggie, the wonder Schnoodle pup, recently completed her first ever run of 3K at Halloween dressed in a Halloween pumpkin outfit! So far Maggie has raised over £250 for local East Sussex carers....
Carers’ views on East Sussex home care
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...
Small grants available for carers services
East Sussex County Council with their strategic partner, Care for the Carers, is offering grants of up to £15,000 (fifteen thousand pounds) per annum to organisations, groups or individuals who can...
Teen Talk Counselling Service available for young carers in East Sussex
The counsellor didn`t judge me or what I say, it was so helpful.Please note that the Teen Talk service is no longer available from July 2021. Growing up can be difficult, and caring for someone can...
Join the incontinence conversation for carers
Are you a carer looking after someone with continence problems? Does the person you care for get any advice or equipment to manage this? In what ways do these challenges affect your daily lives?...
Seaside Medical Centre Achieve Carer Friendly Award
Care for the Carers, the Carers Centre for East Sussex, have awarded ‘carer friendly’ status to the Seaside Medical Centre. Unpaid carers look after a relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t...
Carers Voices Conference 2020 – carers’ views
We were pleased to hold the Annual Voices Carers Conference during July, despite it being a very different format to our usual face-to-face event and with the added challenges of carers caring...
Soroptimists walk 500 miles for carers in East Sussex
The Eastbourne and District club of Soroptimist International has pledged to collectively walk 500 miles between 1st and 30th September 2020 to raise funds for Care for the Carers. Club members will...
Keeping safe from coronavirus – a job for East Sussex together
A message from Darrell Gale, Director of Public Health for East Sussex It’s my job to try and ensure as few of us as possible in East Sussex get infected with Covid-19 – but I need your help. The...
Young Adult Carers share their thoughts on BBC News South East
Two young adult carers shared their experiences with BBC South East News on 28th July 2020. Seer and Charlotte talked about the challenges they have faced during lockdown and the pandemic and how it...
Virtual fundraising tips
This is a difficult time for fundraising, and for fundraisers- how can you raise money if we can’t meet up together? Well here I provide my top tips for fundraising during coronavirus, with some...
Give your views on care homes during the pandemic
Does your friend or relative live in a care home? We are delighted to launch a partnership project between Healthwatch East Sussex and Care for the Carers, inviting relatives and friends of care...
Carers Week and Making Caring Visible
Our CEO, Jennifer Twist, takes a look back at Carers Week this year. June is a special and busy month for carers’ organisations, as we campaign together to recognise all that unpaid carers do for...
Free online creative writing and reflection course for carers
Discover the power and courage of your own voice with a free, online creative writing and reflection course for carers with Care for the Carers and poet Evlynn Sharp. Carers are invited to...
Carers Week 8th – 14th June 2020, Making Caring Visible
The week celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.6 million unpaid carers – over 68,000 in East Sussex - and the people who look after a relative, friend or neighbour who...
Carers speak about their challenges during coronavirus
Make some ‘me’ time with Carers O’Clock
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Carers O’Clock creative carer wellbeing project in partnership with Culture Shift. Designed for carers to give you time and space for yourselves, you can...
Coronavirus FAQs, help and advice for carers
Updated on 6th January 2021. Looking after the person you care for during coronavirus We have put together these questions and answers to help you as a carer. If you need help and support, please...
Inspirational Song Written and Performed by Young Adult Carers to Mark Young Carers Awareness Day
Today, the Time to Shine Project is releasing a song written and performed by young adult carers for Young Carers Awareness Day on Thursday 30th January 2020. The day gives a voice to young carers...
Groups for carers of people with dementia
Update June 2022: Please note that these groups are not currently running on a regular basis. For current events go to What's On Unpaid carers who care for people with dementia are invited alongside...
Parent Carer wellbeing courses available in January and February 2020
Care for the Carers are providing a 6-week wellbeing course for Parent Carers in East Sussex, who are looking after a child or children under 18. The course, called Wellness Recovery Action Planning...
Supporting Carers Rights Day 2019
Carers Rights Day took place on Thursday 21st November 2019. A national campaign, it brings organisations together to help carers in their local community know their rights and find out how to get...
Carers’ support boosted by new contract
New services for unpaid carers across East Sussex Carers across East Sussex can find all the support, advice and information they need in one place thanks to a new agreement. Care for the Carers has...
Calling all budding photographers!
We’re launching a photography initiative, Photographer in Residence, and inviting carers to take part in this exciting project. You will be able to explore your caring role and share your...
Teen Talk counselling service launched
We're delighted to announce the launch of our new Teen Talk Young Carers Counselling Service Please note that the Teen Talk service is no longer available from July 2021. The service, which offers...
Annual General Meeting 26 September 2019
Care for the Carers Annual General Meeting is coming up! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to invite you to our AGM. When:Thursday 26September 2019, from 11.00 am until 1.00 pm...
National Citizen Service volunteers raise funds for young adult carers
Sadly, due to the Coronavirus situation and Government advice, all of our events are postponed and we are no longer able to take bookings. Thank you for your understanding. You can read more about...
Jennifer’s Pedal to Paris
Sadly, due to the Coronavirus situation and Government advice, all of our events are postponed and we are no longer able to take bookings. Thank you for your understanding. You can read more about...
‘State of Caring report 2019’ launched by Carers UK
11 July 2019 Carers UK has released its ‘State of Caring report 2019’, based on a survey of more than 7,500 unpaid carers. The report from the national charity, Carers UK, shows that the financial...
Free counselling for carers receives quality recognition
20 June 2019 Care for the Carers' Time to Talk Counselling Service is now officially accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our Time to Talk Counselling...
Download your Stop Look Care booklet for carers
Get your free guide to help you spot any signs of concern about the person you care for. Carers are in the ideal position to recognise changes in an individual’s condition by monitoring them and or...
Carers Week
Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign which takes place in June. It celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made by the UK’s 6.6 million unpaid carers – people who look after a...
Celebrate Carers Week with an 80s party!
For Carers Week 2019 we're asking people to celebrate our 30th Anniversary by holding 80s parties - the decade Care for the Carers was born! Watch Carole Gregory, our Development Officer, explain...
Free computer skills training at your local library in Carers Week
Make the most of free Basic IT sessions at your local library during Carers Week 10-16 June 2019. East Sussex Library and Information Service is supporting Carers Week 10-16 June 2019, with Basic IT...