News
Here we post the latest news from Carers Support West Sussex as well as blogs from our staff, Trustees, volunteers, carers and other guest bloggers. If you think you’d like to write a blog for us, email hello@carerssupport.org.uk
Carers Week 2022 Competition
In previous Carers Week competitions, we have been so blown away by the effort and talent of our carers. This year we are asking for carer stories in response to the Carer...
19 May 2022
One Big Day 2022
Emma, a graphic artist from Engage Visually drew visual minutes of the event as it unfolded. Click to view full scale. On 29th April we worked with West Sussex County ...
10 May 2022
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
This week (9th- 15th May) is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is “Loneliness”. The Mental Health Foundation chose this theme because of the way loneline...
09 May 2022
National Gardening Week 2022
The Lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, particularly those in the Spring, made many of us much more appreciative of our outdoor spaces with a lot of people spending more time garde...
03 May 2022
Dementia Awareness Week events open to the public
Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign, and this year is between 16 and 22 May. Each year, the Alzheimer’s Society works with individuals and organisat...
27 April 2022
Active April 2022
Many of us are put off exercising because we think it takes up too much time. We need to schedule it in, book it, get to the venue, get changed. It doesn’t have to be like ...
11 April 2022
What help is there for the rising cost of energy bills?
Fuel poverty is now probably more of an issue than ever before due to inflation and tax rises. It’s worth knowing what help is available, both in new initiatives by govern...
06 April 2022
Autism Acceptance Day
By Jane Green, MA Ed. Chair SEDSconnective Carers Support West Sussex Trustee Traditionally April 2nd has been known as Autism Awareness Day with jigsaw piece symbols a...
31 March 2022
Autism Acceptance Week 2022
Autism Acceptance Week runs from 28th March to 3rd April this year. Find out how you can get involved on the National Autistic Society website as they are celebrating...
28 March 2022
Day of Happiness 2022
For many years I believed that in order to feel really happy everything in my life had to be perfect. Life’s experiences have taught me to look for small things which bri...
18 March 2022
Young Carers Action Day
One of our young adult carers was kind enough to put this blog together for us on Young Carers Action Day. Celebrated on 16th March 2022, Young Carers Action Day is a nati...
16 March 2022
Nutrition & Hydration Week 2022
Are you remembering to drink enough and eat properly? As a carer, it is as important for you to ensure that you follow good nutrition and hydration practices to maintain ...
14 March 2022