Events for Unpaid Carers in East Sussex -Care for the Carers

What’s On

Various carers groups are held monthly, with carers social and wellbeing activities taking place on an ad hoc or regular basis – see below for details.

Carers Social and Wellbeing Activities

Local Carers Centre – Isabel Blackman Centre, Hastings

Carers Drop In

4th Friday of the month
10am – 12pm

Pop in for a free hot drink and snack in the café.

Hand Massages (also for cared for)

4th Friday of the month
10.30am – 12.30pm

Free hand massage followed by a drink and snack.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – contact Mark at Care for the Carers. Email info@cftc.org.uk

NOTE: There will be no hand massages available on Friday 22nd August 2025.

Mindfulness sessions

Thursdays 11th,18th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th October
1pm to 2.30pm

Take some time out with relaxing meditations and gentle mindful movements, facilitated by Angela.
Free refreshments offered.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – contact Hannah at Care for the Carers. Email info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Fun and Active Together Class (for carer and cared for)

Every Wednesday
3pm – 4pm

Free exercise class for over 50s – dedicated group for carers and those you care for. Evenly balanced and easy to perform workouts involving cardio, mobility, strength and flexibility.
BOOK YOUR PLACE – call 01424 235535 or pop into the Isabel Blackman Centre

Other carers activities and events

Overcoming Loneliness Worshop

Thursday 2nd October – POSTPONED
10am – 12.30pm

NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ

Join us for an interactive workshop with free refreshments and the chance to meet and talk with other carers, as we seek to tackle loneliness and gather carers views on how we can help further. Facilitated by Gill Reynolds from the countywide Tackling Loneliness programme.

To book and for further information contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Hastings Winter Warmer

Saturday 4th October
10am – 12.30pm

Isabel Blackman Centre, Winding Street, Hastings TN34 3AT

Enjoy fabulous free refreshments, receive some top money saving tips, pick up a free electric blanket, and much more!

Drop in at any point – no need to book.

For further information contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Newhaven Winter Warmer

Tuesday 4th November
12.30pm – 2.30pm

Newhaven Enterprise Centre, Denton Island, Newhaven BN9 9BA

Enjoy fabulous free refreshments, receive some top money saving tips, pick up a free electric blanket, and much more!

Drop in at any point – no need to book.

For further information contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Uckfield Winter Warmer

Tuesday 18th November
10am – 12.30pm

Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5DJ

Enjoy fabulous free refreshments, receive some top money saving tips, pick up a free electric blanket, and much more!

Drop in at any point – no need to book.

For further information contact Mark on 01323 738390 or info@cftc.org.uk

Information events

East Sussex Care and Support Drop-in event

Tuesday 14th October

11am – 2pm (drop in any time)

Uckfield Civic Centre, Uckfield TN22 1AE

Meet more than 35 organisations and businesses providing services which can assist you in your caring role. Organised by East Sussex County Council. Care for the Carers will have an information stand.

Booking is essential. Book your place here

Carers Groups

Countywide

Online Carers Information and Advice Group (Daytime)

4th Thursday of the month
10.30am – 11.30am

22nd May – Scam Awareness session open to all (see above)

For those who prefer to meet up online in the daytime. An online group that meets using ZOOM.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390 for an invitation.

Online Carers Information and Advice Group (Evening)

4th Tuesday of the month
6pm – 7pm

For those who prefer to meet up online in the evening. An online group that meets using ZOOM.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390 for an invitation.

Online Carers Information and Advice Group for Severe Mental Illness Carers

1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm
except May and August 2025
when it will meet on the 2nd Monday of the month

For those caring for someone with a severe mental illness. An online group that meets using Microsoft Teams.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390 for an invitation from the Mental Health Project.

Eastbourne

Carers Information and Advice Group

3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12pm

Community Wise, Ocklynge Road, Eastbourne BN21 1PY.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

2nd Friday of the month
2.30pm – 4pm

Polegate/Willingdon Group – St Georges Hall, 110 Eastbourne Rd, Polegate BN26 5DF.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Wellbeing Groups

1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12 noon

Abbots Wood Manor Care Home, 116 London Road, Hailsham, BN27 3AL.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Last Tuesday of the month
11am – 12.30pm

Southdown Wellbeing Centre, Suites 1&2, The Printworks, 20 Wharf Road, Eastbourne BN21 3AW.
BOOKING REQUIRED through the Mental Health Project: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness

Day and time varies

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually a flat seafront walk in Eastbourne or Seaford. Nothing too strenuous.
Booking required: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Young Adult Carers Group

1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Eastbourne. For more details contact Care for the Carers on 01323 738390, info@cftc.org.uk, or text 07860 077300

Hastings and Rother

Carers Information and Advice Groups

1st Friday of the month
10am – 12pm

The Pelham Community Hub, Holliers Hill, Sidley, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2DD.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12pm

Except February which will be on Thursday 27th

Y Centre, St Paul’s Road, Hastings, TN37 6RS.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Carers Wellbeing Groups

1st Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm

Hub on Rye Hill, Kiln Drive, Rye, TN31 7SQ.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a mental severe illness

Day and time varies

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually a flat seafront walk in Bexhill or Hastings. Nothing too strenuous.
BOOKING REQUIRED: contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Mental Health Carers Group – for those caring for someone who has mental health issues

3rd Saturday of the month
10am – 12pm

St Leonards on Sea – Currently Online – Zoom
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Young Adult Carers Group

1st Monday of the month
6.30pm – 8.30pm

Hastings. For more details contact Care for the Carers on 01323 738390, info@cftc.org.uk, or text 07860 077300.

High Weald, Lewes and Havens

Carers Information and Advice Group in Uckfield

3rd Thursday of the month
10am – 12noon

Uckfield Carers Centre, Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Old Timbers Lane, Uckfield TN22 5DJ.
Book or drop-in. If you would like the person you care for to take part in activity at Sussex Support Service while you attend the group, please book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Information and Advice Group in Crowborough

1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 12noon

Heather View Care home, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AS
No need to book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Information and Advice Group in Newhaven

2nd Thursday of the month
10.30am – 12noon

Hillcrest Centre, Bay Vue Road, Newhaven BN9 9LH
No need to book.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Information and Advice Group for carers of someone with severe mental illness

4th Thursday of the month
10am – 12noon

Uckfield Carers Centre, Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Old Timbers Lane, Uckfield TN22 5DJ.
BOOKING REQUIRED through Mental Health Project – contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390

Carers Wellbeing Groups

3rd Tuesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm

The House Project Centre, 168 South Coast Road, Peacehaven BN10 8JH.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

1st Wednesday of the month
10am – 12pm

Heatherview Care Home, Beacon Road, Crowborough, TN6 1AS.
NO BOOKING REQUIRED

Walking Group for Carers of someone with a severe mental illness

Day and time varie

WALKING GROUP – INVITATION REQUIRED FROM THE MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – Location varies. Usually in Lewes, Crowborough or Uckfield. A gentle walk with hilly/uneven sections.
Contact info@cftc.org.uk or call 01323 738390