Support In The Crawley District
A warm welcome from the Crawley Team at Carers Support West Sussex. Our friendly and dedicated team are here to provide information, guidance, and support in 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 Groups and Events
You can meet a member of our team for a face-to-face chat at one of our carer drop-ins. These offer an opportunity for you to meet informally to chat about how we can support you in your caring role.
Carer Groups
You can also meet a member of our team for a face-to-face chat at one of our carer groups. 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 Crawley below
Cherry Tree Centre Carers Group - Burgess Hill
01 May 2024 10:30 - 12:00
Open to all carers - drop in for coffee and chat with professionals and peers.
East Grinstead Glen Vue Group
07 May 2024 10:30 - 12:00
A group for anyone who is looking after someone who could not do without their help.
Crawley Library Carer Group
13 May 2024 10:30 - 12:00
Open to All Carer Group at the Bill Buck meeting room, 1st floor, Crawley Library.
Advice and Support
We've put together a directory of our partner organisations in Crawley. Click on the organisation names below to find out more.
Prevention Assessment Team – support, advice and guidance in the home
You may be eligible for a free Safe and Well visit. Firefighters will check your home and give you fire safety advice in order to keep you safe from fire. Call 0345 8729719 or visit the West Sussex County Council website more information. Falls prevention
For more local and Sussex wide groups and organisations, please see the Making Carers Count Contact Directory.
Your Guide to Getting health access in Crawley
Families Friends and Travellers
Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation
Short Break Provision
Below you will find a list of providers near you who are offering a variety of carer 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. Our Take Time For You leaflet has lots of useful information.
Location: Meeting point to be K2 Leisure Centre
When: Every Tuesday - 10am-2pm
Weekly support from 10am - 2pm for adults living with early onset dementia or those with a new diagnosis.
Spend part of the day with us travelling to see the sites of West Sussex!
Heading off from Crawley, each week we will travel to various sites in West Sussex, supported by our trained staff team.
We also incorporate engaging activities within the day to help promote wellbeing & social interaction.
To find out more please contact on 07753 879779 / dementia@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Location: Tilgate Community Centre
When: Every Thursday - 10am-3pm
Weekly day support from 10am - 3pm for adults living with Dementia.
We support members to engage in stimulating and meaningful activities to promote confidence and social interaction.
Family/friend carers also benefit from the weekly respite this provides.
All refreshments and a two-course lunch provided.
To find out more please contact on 07753 879779 / dementia@ageukwsbh.org.uk
This Day Club is a unique opportunity to enjoy good food and companionship, within a fully trained host’s house. Two to five guests will be invited to the host’s house to enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch, whilst enjoying the companionship of others in a similar situation. The Club’s mission is twofold: to support those living in isolation, perhaps feeling socially excluded or experiencing a deterioration in memory and to also provide a day of valuable respite to those carers who look after their loved one (our guest) on a day to day basis.
The Tapestry Day Club aims to create an environment where guests feel supported and cared for, help reduce anxiety, have regular face-to-face contact with others which enables strong relationships to be built, re-gain confidence, enjoy being part of a small group and ultimately remain a valued member of their community.
For more information, please contact us by phone 01403 791020 or email support@tapestrydayclub.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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