Register your details as a carer to receive vaccination booking information
The vaccination rollout for carers in Sussex is underway. We are inviting unpaid carers in East Sussex to register with us if you would like to receive COVID-19 vaccine booking information when it...
Carers Week 7th – 13th June 2021, Making Caring Visible and Valued
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...
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs for Carers in Sussex
Updated: 26th March 2021 COVID-19 vaccinations rollout for eligible unpaid carers Am I eligible for a vaccination as an unpaid carer? Unpaid carers include anyone who is eligible for a Carer’s...
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 Action Day 2021. Get involved!
Young Carers Action Day 2021 takes place on Tuesday 16th March 2021. Get involved to highlight and empower young carers and young adult carers.
Young carers look after their mum
Samuel, 9, and twins, Benjamin and Oliver, 5, live in Bexhill and care for their Mum, Nicki.
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 22nd March 2021. With an increase in Coronavirus cases and changes to Government measures, it is a concerning time for anyone looking after someone who couldn't manage without your help. You...
Free carer activities for carers in Hastings
We have free activities for unpaid carers in the Hastings, East Sussex, area including online cookery sessions, bingo and pamper gifts to your door. Find out more.
Annual Carers Voices Conference 2020: Six months on
Read our latest update on what action has taken place in response to the conference recommendations.
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...
Carers Rights Day 2020. Know your rights
What are your rights as a carer? Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 26th November 2020. This year's Carers Rights Day theme is `Know your rights' and we have lots of information about your rights as a...
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...
Parent Carer wellbeing courses starting in November 2020
Care for the Carers and Coastal Wellbeing are providing a free 6-week online wellbeing course for Parent Carers in East Sussex, who are looking after a child or children under 18. The weekly course,...
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.Growing up can be difficult, and caring for someone can make it even harder. Counselling enables young carers to talk in a...
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 online during July. Read more about carers’ views and feedback on the hot topics affecting carers.
Book yourself on the carers’ virtual wellbeing cruise
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!). There is...
Parent Carer wellbeing courses available in September 2020
Care for the Carers and Coastal Wellbeing are providing a free 6-week online wellbeing course for Parent Carers in East Sussex, who are looking after a child or children under 18. The weekly course,...