Carers Support In Chichester
A warm welcome from the Chichester team at Carers Support West Sussex. Our friendly and dedicated team are here to provide carers support services in Chichester with handy information and guidance for your caring role. We also want to find ways for you to better manage your caring role while looking after your own health and wellbeing. If you would like to talk to one of the team, contact us to book into one of our dedicated phone surgeries and chose a date and time suitable to you.
Local Carers Support Groups and Events
You can meet a member of our team for a face-to-face chat at one of our carer hubs in Chichester. These offer an opportunity for you to meet in a private and safe environment to chat about how we can support you in your caring role.
Carer Support Groups in Chichester
You can also meet a member of our team for a face-to-face chat at one of our carer support groups in Chichester. Our groups are open to people registered with us, to meet and chat with other carers and to access information and support from one of our local carer wellbeing workers.
See upcoming drop-ins, groups and events in Chichester below
Chichester Drug & Alcohol Face-to-Face Carer Group
30 March 2026 10:30 - 12:00
Support group for carers impacted by someone else's drug and/or alcohol use.
Billingshurst Carer Group
02 April 2026 12:15 - 13:45
Unpaid carers in Billingshurst meet up on the first Thursday of the month at the Six Bells pub from 12.15pm.
Chichester Carers Group
09 April 2026 13:45 - 15:15
Meet other carers who share a similar bond and obtain information and support relating to your caring role.
Local Advice and Support for Carers
We've put together a directory of our partner organisations in Chichester. Click on the organisation names below to find out more.
Chichester Community Development Trust – offering activities, events and making positive change
Chestnut Tree House – a range of practical, social and spiritual support for children
Midhurst Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Service
Health & Independent Living Support – providing meals at home
Prevention Assessment Team – support, advice and guidance in the home
The Bourne Bus – provides free local resident travel
Community Transport Chichester – dial-a-ride service
Ems Valley – community car scheme run by volunteers
Allsorts Chichester Youth Group
Rethink Asian Mental Health Helpline
Sanctuary in Chichester – supporting refugees and asylum seekers
Gypsies and Travellers - Chichester District Council
Connects Support - Aldingbourne Trust
West Sussex Community Peer Support Groups -
MindOut LGBTQ Mental Health
Aldingbourne Trust – providing opportunities for adults with learning disabilities or autism
Chichester Family Hub – drop in for support and social spaces to meet others
Pathfinder Chichester – mental health & wellbeing support
Find It Out Service – countywide support
Creative Beatz and Jam - Community Cafe in Chichester
Short Break Provision
Below you will find a list of providers near you who are offering a variety of Chichester carers support services for you and the people you look after. Please note all sessions need to be booked prior to attendance – please call the service provider directly. Details of how to do so are below.
Communities in Mind, covering the Bognor & Chichester areas, is a service for people, including carers, aged 65+ who need a little support with their mental health and well-being.
You may have stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health needs or you may just feel low through social isolation. Due to coronavirus, during November and early December, our face-to-face activity groups have been suspended, but we are continuing to offer phone support, Zoom group activity sessions and our newsletter/activity pack.
When we can, we will resume our activity groups in Bognor and Chichester. For more information and an informal chat, please call the service manager, Jo, on 07495 077 341
Support for people with memory difficulties and early stages of dementia.
We are currently offering support to both carers and cared for by phone, email and post, and we hope to be re-introducing some face to face support soon.
For more information or to discuss support please contact Kim Bartlett on 07939 582788.
Website: https://www.westsussexmind.org/
Home Respite: No
Cost: £45.00 per 6 hour session (this price includes a lunch and pudding).
Frequency and length of care: The Chichester Social Club runs every Tuesday from 10:00 – 16:00
Criteria to Qualify for respite care: Be elderly frail
How to register your intrest: Call 01903 790270 or email westsussex@tuvida.org
The Care Pod gives carers dependable respite while their loved ones enjoy safe, stimulating day sessions. Our dual-model approach supports people living with dementia and memory concerns, as well as older adults who benefit from social connection, activity, and community.
Sessions include Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, music, art, reminiscence, and gentle movement, with structured input from a Chartered Psychologist. A Registered Nurse carries out monthly wellbeing checks, and every visitor has a digital care plan to ensure support is personalised and consistent — giving carers peace of mind.
Flexible attendance is available for mornings, afternoons, or full days, with an optional hot lunch.
- When: Mondays & Fridays (Selsey Centre), Tuesday afternoons (Pagham Village Hall)
- Where: Selsey & Pagham, Chichester & Arun District
- Contact: info@the-care-pod.co.uk | www.the-care-pod.co.uk
Why register with us?
See what registered Carers have to say about their experiences with Carers Support West Sussex
"Having space to offload 1:1 is so helpful. I had support from a worker, and I called her ‘The Carer’s Carer’ as she was genuinely interested and helped me in the early years of my caring journey."
Anonymous Carer
Carer Consultation Group
"Caring can be isolating but joining carers support brings you a community of understanding individuals where you gain opportunities for support, friendship, activities and you learn to value yourself more! Take that step for your well-being and for your loved one and join Carers Support! "
Sue
A Carer from a Carer Group
"I found talking to a wellbeing worker reassuring and knowing there was help for me if I needed it made me feel better and not alone. All the information has been valuable and has reassured me and put my mind at rest. "
Alex
Had support from response line
"After my husband was discharged from Worthing Hospital and I was referred to Carers Support, my life has become easier. Your organisation has been marvellous. Weekly phone calls from a very understanding lady who put us forward for funding. And we certainly appreciate it. It will just make turning on the central heating a lot ‘easier’ now that Ron isn’t so mobile and help towards the incontinence pants. The most important point is that everything you have done has been efficient, organised speedily and with understanding and kindness. "
Angela
Support from the Home After Hospital team
"Oh yes counselling has helped! I was going round and round in my life. I have lots of friends to talk to but it’s been important to have someone from outside who doesn’t know me. It’s been life changing. My counsellor has been amazing."
Catherine
Support from the Counselling team
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