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 online during July. Read more about carers’ views and feedback on the hot topics affecting carers.
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...
Care for the Carers’ fundraising manager gains national recognition
Care for the Carers' fundraising manager, Amy Hope, has been selected for Fundraising Magazine's 25 Under 35 List, achieving national recognition for her fundraising work. The List aims to shine a...
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
Carers in East Sussex share their thoughts and experiences during coronavirus lockdown.
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...
Young Adult Carers Share Their Stories
For Young Carers Awareness Day, we are featuring Young Adults Carers (YACs) speaking about their caring lives. The YACS attend a regular, monthly Young Adult Carer group for carers aged 17-25...
Volunteers needed for Arlington Bluebell Walk!
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...
Cakes needed for Arlington Bluebell Walk!
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Wiggins, unsplashSadly, 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...
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...