Support In The Mid Sussex District
A warm welcome from the Mid Sussex 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.
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 Mid Sussex below
Bentswood Hub Drop In
24 April 2024 10:00 - 12:00
Drop into the Bentswood Community Hub to meet one of our Carer wellbeing workers and chat about how we can support you
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.
Jubilee Autism and LD Carer Support
01 May 2024 12:00 - 13:30
Peer group for people caring for an adult with a learning disability or Autism
Advice and Support
We've put together a directory of our partner organisations in Mid-Sussex. Click on the organisation names below to find out more.
Prevention Assessment Team – support, advice and guidance in the home
Your rights and legal issues -
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
Dementia
Cherry Tree Community Centre, including community café
Glen Vue Community Hub East Grinstead
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: Kings Weald, Burgess Hill
When: Every Tuesday - 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
Location: Haywards Heath
When: Every Wednesday - 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
Location: Haywards Heath
When: Every Monday - 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
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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