The biggest East Sussex listening event – bringing together carers and decision makers. Speakers, workshops, marketplace and delicious food.

This Carers Week we celebrate the voices and experiences of local carers. Creating space for sharing and listening between carers and decision makers in East Sussex. We are inviting you to enjoy a day, where you will have the opportunity to hear from national and local speakers, visit the marketplace to see what’s available for carers, discuss issues that matter to you with the decision makers who can make a difference, and network with other carers and service providers. And let’s not forget plenty of tea and coffee and a delicious lunch served by the Kings Centre and their catering team.

This year’s focus: How health (including mental health services) and social care can work better for carers.

Speakers: Mark Stanton, Director of Adult Social Care at ESCC, John Child, Chief Operating Officer, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Carers Trust, local carer and Jennifer Twist, CEO of Care for the Carers.

Chaired by: David Brindle, social policy journalist and former public services editor of The Guardian

The afternoon workshops (delivered by Care for the Carers and partner organisations) will focus on information and discussions for:

– Carers supporting cared for in hospital
– Carers supporting people with dementia
– Parent carers of neurodivergent children

As well as creative sessions and relaxation.

You will be able to choose your preferred workshop on your arrival, when you sign in for the event.

We are back at Kings Centre, in Eastbourne (Hampden Park) with easy parking and access by public transport!

Travel expenses will be reimbursed for Carers.

The event including lunch is FREE to local carers, volunteers and staff, but booking is essential. Please follow the link at the button below to book.

AGENDA:

9.30 – 10.45       Arrival, morning tea & coffee and Marketplace

Enjoy visiting the Marketplace stalls, morning cuppa and chat to other carers and staff.

10.45 – 12.45     Speakers, Q&A, Table discussions

12.45 – 1.30       Lunch, cake, tea & coffee

1.30 – 2.30         Marketplace and Workshops – Session 1

Visit stalls or attend a workshop (booked on the day – see details in the event description)

2.45 – 3.45          Workshops (only) – Session 2 (Marketplace closed)

Attend a workshop (booked on the day – see details in the event description)

4.00                   Close

We can’t wait to welcome you to the conference and celebrate Carers Week with you.