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...
Challenge for 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...
Young Adult Carers enjoy Time To Shine
28 April 2019 The Time to Shine Project is very excited to be working with Young Adult Carers in collaboration with Care for the Carers with a brand new music project starting in May. Micky Grant...
Superstar local legal secretary will conquer the London Marathon for carers
Meet legal secretary, Caroline Foord, from Hastings, East Sussex, who is taking on the London Marathon 2019 to help unpaid carers. Caroline Foord of Heringtons Solicitors has begun putting her...
Apply to be in a film about being a carer
4 April 2019 Would you like to share your story about being a carer, and get paid for it? Care for the Carers has been contacted by Raw Research agency, which is working witha major UK energy...
Life as a Trustee: Jenny Ballard, Care for the Carers
Here, we chat with Jenny to celebrate her time at Care for the Carers. After 12 years as Chair of Trustees, Jenny Ballard stepped down from her role in September 2018, but continues to serve carers...
Growing up as a young carer for a parent
Seerche talks about her experiences as a young carer, caring for her mum, and how it has shaped her life as an adult. Watch the film'Growing Pains': Find out more about the Carers' Words, Carers'...
How life changes when you become a carer overnight
Linda explains the relentless nature of being a carer, and finding out about her partner's accident, and how her subsequent role as a carer for him has changed her life. Watch the short film 'You...
The Carer’s Handbook (Third Edition) – a carer’s review
The Carer’s Handbook (Third Edition) by Jane Matthews A book review by East Sussex carer, Chris Raeburn. I have read this book and can thoroughly recommend it. As a carer for over 50 years,...
Carers annual survey results
11 March 2019 Towards the end of 2018, 113 of you completed our annual Carers survey. As promised, here we reveal the findings. We asked you to share your opinions and experiences about your caring...
Rye Carers Information and Advice Group
Join other carers in the Rye, East Sussex area to find out information and get support in your caring role. The Rye Carers Wellbeing Group More information on our Carers Groups page here. Join us to...
Maintaining balance in a carer and partner relationship
Ben shares his experiences of caring for his partner, and outlines how the caring role is not all 'one way'. Watch the short film 'Two Way Street': Find out more about theCarers' Words, Carers'...
Dealing with emotions as a carer
Babs shares the emotions she's experienced as a carer, and reveals some of the poetry that she has written as part of our 'Carers' Words, Carers' Lives' project. Watch the short film 'Time for me':...
Downs and ups as a carer
Denise demonstrates in both the despair and humour that go with her caring role. Watch the 'Shipwreck and sunrise' film: Find out more about the Carers' Words, Carers' Lives project. You can watch...
How a Carer’s Assessment can benefit you
Hazel talks about caring for her neighbour, and encourages all unpaid carers to get a Carer's Assessment. Watch the 'Part of my life' film: Find out more about the Carers' Words, Carers' Lives...
Memories of a former carer
Anna shares her experiences of caring for her parents, the language barriers they faced and the difficulties and frustrations that this caused. Watch the 'What I Know' film: Find out more about the...
Effects of long term caring for a partner
Geoff shares his story of caring for his wife, and the impact that caring in the long term has had on him. Watch the film, 'Long Time': Find out more about the Carers' Words, Carers' Lives project....
What I’ve learned from being a working carer
Carole Gregory, Development Officer at Care for the Carers, shares her experiences of being a working carer, caring for her parents, husband and disabled son. Watch the 'Little Things' video: Find...