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...
Stop Look Care Booklet for Carers – your input needed
Originally aimed at paid carers, the Stop Look Care booklet was developed by nursing colleagues in Brighton and Hove. It acts a handy reference guide for carers, providing general information about...
Come and see us at our information stands in March
During this month, we'll be at different locations with our information stands. Please do come along and see us, we can give you more information on services available and how we can help you as a...
Carer wellbeing courses available in April 2020
Caring for someone can leave little time for thinking about self-care, let alone doing it. Self-care is often at the bottom of the list for carers. Find out more about free Wellness Recovery Action Planning courses in April 2020.
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...
Hastings Grandparents Win Care for the Carers £1000 Grand Raffle Star Prize
We are excited to announce the winner of our Grand Raffle star prize of £1000. The winners are Mr. Peter Cahill and his partner, Mrs. Sue Burrows, from Hastings who are the grandparents of Tasha...
Help at Christmas for Carers
It's the countdown to Christmas! Christmas can be a stressful and challenging time for carers, who may be juggling many things and seeing to others. Remember to take time out for yourself to enjoy...
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...
Help us to improve services to carers with our Annual Survey 2019
We would love to hear your views on our work, the support you have received from us and services you would like us to offer. We would appreciate it if you could take some time to complete our short...
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...
Care for the Carers calls on the Government to recognise carers in the 2019 election
For Carers Rights Day on 21st November 2019 and in the run-up to the General Election in December 2019 we are calling upon the Government to prioritise people who looks after a relative, friend or...
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...
What is it like to be a Trustee for a charity?
Mandy Curtis shares her experience of being Vice Chair of Care for the Carers' Board of Trustees. Can you join us too? Mandy joined the Care for the Carers’ Board of Trustees in September 2016, and...