At Carers Support West Sussex, we carry out statutory Carer Assessments. This is an assessment on behalf of West Sussex County Council
The Carer Wellbeing Fund can support you to access funds to support you in your caring role
We can offer one to one counselling at venues near to you where you can talk to a professional counsellor, who can give you the opportunity to explore how things are for you.
As a carer, it is vitally important that you take time for yourself, to look after your own health and wellbeing.
Access Equipment that could help you in your caring role
We run more than 60 support groups across West Sussex every month, catering for all types of caring situation
We have teams based in all of the major hospitals in West Sussex as well as East Surrey Hospital in Redhill and our local community hospitals.
Our Carer Response Line is open six days a week and is manned by our Carer Wellbeing Support Workers. Our Online Support service is also available during most weekdays.
We believe that connecting with others in a similar situation will provide you with a sense of support and a means of developing your own coping strategy.
We understand you may not have the time to navigate the complex benefits system, which is why we have worked with West Sussex County Council to develop the carer benefits service.
Shine is a service dedicated to providing support to 18 – 25 year olds looking after a family member or friend who depends on that help.
We have formed an exciting partnership with local businesses in West Sussex to offer family and friend carers in the county a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
The Carer Emergency Contact Card offers peace of mind to family and friend carers and supports them to develop a carer contingency plan, in advance, in case of an accident or an emergency.
The Digital Champion service can support you with 1-1 sessions to help you become more confident using IT equipment and connecting online.