Rye Community Shop supports carers with donation
25 April 2018 Care for the Carers isincredibly pleased to announce we'll be able to support even more unpaid carers in Rye, East Sussex, with a generous donation of support we've justreceived. Rye...
Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives
Care for the Carers has produced a poetry anthology of carers’ writing, Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives,as partof its creative writing project led byourWriter in Residence, Evlynn...
Popular podiatrist sprints around Sussex in aid of Care for the Carers
13 March 2018 James Wright, son of Philip Wright, one of Eastbourne’s longest-standing podiatrists, is lacing up his trainers and slipping on his airtex running vest to take on the tough...
Heringtons announces its Charity of the Year!
9 March 2018 We're delighted to announce that Heringtons, a leading firm of solicitors based on the Sussex coast, is supporting Care for the Carers as its Charity of the Year. Up against tough...
Muddy fundraising adventures for our young adult carers
17 July 2018 Please give our group of incredible, inspirational young adult carers a huge cheer for completing the Gauntlet Games challenge last weekend! Well done to Charlotte, Liam, Chris,...
Events for carers of young people with learning disabilities
East Sussex Parent and Carers' Council (ESPaCC) is hosting some events for parents and carers of children and young people with learning disabilities. Primary care and learning disability Health...
Sidley Carers Information and Advice Group – NEW!
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...
Carers consultation on East Sussex County Council funding cuts
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet met recently to consider dramatic cuts to its budgets. The Council faces a significant shortfall in funding and has a huge financial challengeto address....
Bede’s School fundraise for Care for the Carers
A huge well done and thank you to everyone at Bede’s School in Eastbourne for their fantastic fundraising efforts, raising a brilliant £229.64 through their Carol Service, for Care for...
Jason’s Story
Jason's Story Jason is one of several unpaid carers in East Sussex to take part in our inter-generational Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives heritage project. Jason took part in a short film...
Ian’s Story
Ian is one of several unpaid carers in East Sussex to take part in our inter-generational Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives heritage project. Ian took part in a short film in which he tells...
In Focus: carers training and activities
Care for the Carers providestraining courses and activities, such as pamper days, the Carers Toolkit and a trip on the Bluebell Railway, for carers across East Sussex throughout the year. Carers...
John’s Story
John's Story John is one of several unpaid carers in East Sussex to take part in our inter-generational Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives heritage project. John took part in a short film in...
Carer wins award for ‘outstanding contribution to volunteering’
An Eastbourne former carer has won an award recognising his ‘outstanding’ work with Care for the Carers and unpaid carers – people who look after a relative, friend or neighbour...
Carers’ Stories – Chris Raeburn
Carer Ambassador Chris Raeburn talks to Care for the Carers about his experience of caring for this son. YouTube Video To find out more about how Care for the Carers can support you,...
The Farmers fundraise for Care for the 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...
Janice’s Story
Janice's Story Janice is one of several unpaid carers in East Sussex to take part in our inter-generational Carers’ Words, Carers’ Lives heritage project. Janice took part in a short...
In focus: Young Adult Carers Group
We hold Young Adult Carers (YACs) Groups monthly in the evening for carers aged 17 to 25 years. Run by carer support workers, the groups are split into two...
Care for the Carers attends launch of new dementia book
Carer for the Carers' Partnerships Manager Teresa Flower and writer in residence Evlynn Sharp joined retired nurse Janet Hardacre at the launch of her new book Taking Care of People with Dementia....
Carers Breaks – Derek
Derek is a carer for his wife Susan, who is living with dementia. He talks to Care for the Carers about getting a break from his caring role. ,CarersBreaks If you’re an unpaid carer in East...
Carers Breaks – Roger
Former carer Roger Strange-Burlong looked after his wife for 13 years and here he talks to Care for the Carers about his experience of getting a break from his caring role and the impact on his...
National Citizens Service volunteers raise funds for young adult carers
Volunteers participating in the National Citizens Service (NCS) – a UK Government voluntary personal and social development programme for 15 to 17 year olds– have been raising funds to...
Care for the Carers receives cheque thanks to Waitrose’s ‘Community Matters’ scheme
31 July 2017 Care for the Carers – a local charity supporting unpaid carers in East Sussex – has received a cheque for £573 thanks to Waitrose’s ‘Community...
Care for the Carers gets set for Carers Week 2017
5 May 2017 Care for the Carers is getting ready to celebrate Carers Week 2017, a national awareness campaign which will take place from Monday 12 to Sunday 18 June. The charity, which supports...
Charity launches film highlighting experiences of local carers
10 May 2017 An East Sussex charity based in Eastbourne has launched a short film highlighting the diverse experiences of four unpaid carers and exploring the impact caring has had on their lives....