Carers Handbook

Over 110 pages, the Carers Handbook is an invaluable resource both for carers and organisations involved with them. Order a hard copy by calling 01293 657040 or see the order form on our contact page. Copies also available from GP surgeries, Social and Caring Services, Community Mental Health Teams, libraries etc. You can also download it via links further down this page.

Newsletter

Our single most important and regular point of contact with you. Distributed free, four times a year we aim to keep you informed on all aspects of caring. Articles from carers or other organisations are always welcome and we encourage you to use the newsletter as a way of communicating with others.
Download the November 2011 newsletter or see the Events List.

Download the Carers Handbook

Click to download a full copy of the handbook

Or download specific chapters by clicking selective links below:

Advice and information (1) - Download
Alcohol and drug related problems (2) - Download
Benefits and money matters (3) - Download
Bereavement (4) - Download
Children and social needs (5) - Download
Commenting on a service or making a complaint (6) - Download
Equipment and adaptations to your home (7) - Download
Going into residential care (8) - Download
Health services (9) - Download
Hearing impairment (10) - Download
HIV / AIDS (11) - Download
Holidays (12) - Download
Housing (13) - Download
Learning disabilities (14) - Download
Legal matters (15) - Download
Mental health services (16) - Download
Personal development (17) - Download
Someone to talk to (18) - Download
Speech and language difficulties (19) - Download
Staying put in your home (20) - Download
Taking a break (21) - Download
Transport (22) - Download
Visual impairment (23) - Download
West Sussex County Council adults services (24) - Download
Young people with caring responsibilities (25) - Download
Your voice and involvement (26) - Download

Resource Library

We have a wide range of information leaflets, books, Government Guidance documents as well as a database of other information for carers.