Support In The Worthing District
A warm welcome from the Worthing 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 clinics. 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. We have different locations and days across Adur and Worthing. Please get in touch with us by emailing AdurWorthing@carerssupport.org.uk to agree a suitable time for you to come and chat with us.
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 Worthing below
Lancing Carers Group
07 May 2024 13:45 - 15:45
Friendly, informal support group, open to all to meet with others who share a common bond for conversation & support.
Worthing Carers Group
14 May 2024 10:30 - 12:30
This friendly and informal group meet once a month offering information, support and friendship.
Worthing: Drug & Alcohol Carers Group (Evening)
21 May 2024 17:30 - 19:00
An opportunity to be with others who share a common bond.
Advice and Support
We've put together a directory of our partner organisations in Adur. Click on the organisation names below to find out more.
Adur & Worthing Wellbeing Service
The Wellbeing service can help you to find local wellbeing information and services.
From this website to the teams in your local area, you can get advice and support on how to make small changes to improve your health and wellbeing, including how to stop smoking, how to become more active or how to make your meals healthier.
Adur & Worthing Wellbeing is a friendly and impartial service which comes from your local authority and other partners, the majority of our services are completely free to users. As well as using this website, you can find out more about local activities and support services by talking to our friendly Wellbeing Advisors over the phone or in person.
Social Prescribers: Going Local
Life can be challenging sometimes, and when there's more than one hurdle, it can be hard to know where to start. The Going Local social prescribing service gives you a safe place to talk at length about any worries that might be affecting your health and wellbeing and find out about what support is available in your community.
You can access Going Local by speaking with your GP surgery and asking for a social prescribing referral, or by completing the form online.
Overcoming loneliness through relationship-centred, excellence accredited befriending services
Prevention & Assessment Team (PAT)
A multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams delivering a preventive service across West Sussex. The team includes health advisors (qualified health professionals); social care workers and support workers from the voluntary sector who can advise over the telephone or come and see you in your own home. Their objective is to improve quality of life and the promotion of health and wellbeing.
Their service is for adults and older people who might not be eligible for other statutory services and who have unmet physical, psychological, social, functional and/or environmental needs.
Are a team of health professionals who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of carers. They are a free service provided by Sussex Community NHS Trust providing support for carers over the age of 18 registered with a West Sussex GP. We work directly with carers and will develop individual strategies for each carer with an aim to reduce the strain of coping with their caring role. They may, if it is necessary, also look at the health needs of the person who is being cared for.
Healthwatch is your health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, we want to hear about your experiences. As an independent statutory body, we have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. Last year we helped nearly a million people like you to have your say and get the information and advice you need.
ESTEEM offers social, wellbeing, volunteering, and mentoring opportunities to young adults aged 14-26, from our base in Shoreham-By-Sea.
Safe in Sussex is committed to helping victims of domestic abuse across West Sussex, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexuality or age – no-one should live a life in fear.
Information about care & support services and homes in West Sussex.
CSWS - Supporting all Communities
West Sussex Mind is reaching out to the Polish communities of Worthing and Littlehampton, offering language assistance to get support and translated mental health resources
Providing a food & pet pantry, a uniform centre, and a free cafe area.
Worthing’s leading social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life, and love every day.
Our Mission: We are neighbours helping neighbours in Adur.
No judgements, no criteria, no barriers, no shame.
We endeavour to bring the community together to alleviate hardship. We coordinate support for neighbours who are suffering from food insecurity, fuel poverty, housing and health and well-being issues.
We are all givers and receivers empowering our community from the grassroot.
Young Adult Carers
Find It Out Service – countywide support
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: Southwick Community Centre
When: Every Wednesday - 10am-1pm
Weekly support from 10am - 1pm for adults living with early onset dementia or those with a new diagnosis.
Our service is based on the principles of cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). The National institute for health and care Excellence (NICE) and social care institute for Excellence (SCIE) guidance (2006) recommend that people with mild to moderate Dementia should be given the opportunity to take part in a CST Programme.
The Program can also help in improving confidence/self-esteem and overall well-being.
To find out more please contact on 07753 879779 / dementia@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Time out for Carers is a friendly and welcoming club, providing much needed day respite to carers of people living with dementia. This club supports people living with dementia, whilst their carers have a much-needed break from their caring duties. Club members are invited to engage in fun, physical or mentally stimulating and person-centred activities, tailored to meet the needs and interests of each individual.
Contact: Call the Customer Service Team on 01903 327327 or email enquiry@guildcare.org
Time out Together offers an expanded range of enjoyable social opportunities. This service is designed for carers and loved ones to continue to socialise together in a fun, relaxed environment with support from staff.
Contact: Call the Customer Service Team on 01903 327327 or email enquiry@guildcare.org
Home Respite: Yes
Cost: Prices on request
Transport: Yes
Frequency and length of care: We offer a flexible service with friendly and supportive staff tailored around the needs of the person being cared for. This can range from group outings to individualised support at home or in the community to suit needs and preferences. Please check out our website for more information or contact Catherine Goldsmith for an informal chat on 07825 084756
Specialist care for specific conditions: Staff are trained in dementia specific care practice. We currently follow a Covid-19 Risk Assessment a user friendly guide is available.
Criteria to Qualify for respite care: Be a carer – the person being cared for must be able to manage their own personal care needs.
How to book: Contact Catherine Goldsmith, Day Activities, Coordinator at Independent Lives, Email: carersrespite@independentlives.org, Telephone: 07825 084756 / 01903 219482, Website: www.independentlives.org/carers-respite-service
Time out for Carers Plus offers a break for carers of those living with dementia who have greater support needs, but still enjoy meeting and engaging with other people in a friendly and welcoming club. The club supports people living with dementia, whilst their carers have a much-needed break from their caring responsibilities. Club members are invited to engage in fun, physical or mentally stimulating and person-centred activities, tailored to meet the needs and interests of each individual. This move-on service for people whose needs have exceeded the remit of Time Out for Carers, offers a higher ratio of skilled and experienced staff who can provide some support around personal care, to enable people to access the service
Contact: Call the Customer Service Team on 01903 327327 or email enquiry@guildcare.org
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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