Sussex carers experiences of health care – research and findings
As part of The Sussex Carers Partnership, Care for the Carers were commissioned by the Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) to undertake a research project to gather the experiences of carers...
Young carers look after their mum
Samuel, 9, and twins, Benjamin and Oliver, 5, live in Bexhill and care for their Mum, Nicki.
Your views explored. Join the webinar
This year, family and friend carers are being given the opportunity to have their say at various carer engagement initiatives across Sussex. Unpaid, family and friend carers across Sussex were...
Eastbourne Soroptimists fundraise for carers
We wanted to say a huge congratulations to Eastbourne Soroptimists who had a really successful year of fundraising, raising a wonderful £1,293 for Care for the Carers! The Soroptimists are a...
Take the Carers Annual Survey 2021
Help us to improve services for carers in East Sussex by telling us about your experience of Care for the Carers. We’d love to hear your views on our work, the support you have received from...
Launch of new young carers service in East Sussex
We are delighted to announce our new young carers service that is available for young carers in East Sussex. The new service is for all young carers aged 5 to 17 years living, attending school or...
Join care home feedback sessions for carers in East Sussex
Does your friend or relative live in a care home? Healthwatch together with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) and Care for the Carers will be hosting three monthly, online discussion...
Your views explored
This year, family and friend carers have been given the opportunity to ‘have their say’ at various carer engagement initiatives across Sussex. We are inviting unpaid, family and...
Additional support for unpaid carers at Hastings GP practices
Are you looking after someone who couldn’t manage without your help and live in Hastings? Are you registered at Churchwood Medical Practice, Hastings Old Town Surgery, Warrior...
Coronavirus latest information from Care for the Carers
Updated 24th January 2022. The Government has announced that the measures put in place under plan B in England will be lifted. You should continue to follow safer behaviours to protect yourself and...
Free carer activities for carers in Hastings
We have free activities for unpaid carers in the Hastings, East Sussex, area including online cookery sessions, bingo and pamper gifts to your door. Find out more.
Annual Carers Voices Conference 2020: Six months on
Read our latest update on what action has taken place in response to the conference recommendations.
Hastings Direct’s new initiatives to support staff who are carers
Hastings Direct - one of the biggest employers in Hastings and Rother - are launching their carer-friendly initiatives to support their staff. Hastings Direct, the general insurance provider based...
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...
Carers Rights Day 2020. Know your rights
What are your rights as a carer? Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 26th November 2020. This year's Carers Rights Day theme is `Know your rights' and we have lots of information about your rights...
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’ 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...
Parent Carer wellbeing courses starting in November 2020
Care for the Carers and Coastal Wellbeing are providing a free 6-week online wellbeing course for Parent Carers in East Sussex, who are looking after a child or children under 18. The weekly course,...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Parent Carer wellbeing courses available in September 2020
Care for the Carers and Coastal Wellbeing are providing a free 6-week online wellbeing course for Parent Carers in East Sussex, who are looking after a child or children under 18. The weekly course,...
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...
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,...
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...