Register as a Carer

Q: Who should register as a carer?

You should consider registering if you provide unpaid care or support to a family member, friend or neighbour because of illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction or age.You dont need to care full-time or live with the person you support.

Q: I don’t see myself as a carer, should I still register?

Yes. Many people dont realise they are carers at first.If you regularly help someone with things like:Personal careMedicationShopping or appointmentsEmotional supportyou are likely a carer and registering can help you access support earlier.

Q: Is registering as a carer free?

Yes. Registering as a carer is completely free.

Q: What happens after I register?

Once registered, Carers Support can:Keep you informed about services and supportHelp you access advice, groups and activitiesSupport you to request a Carer AssessmentSignpost you to grants, funding and equipmentYou can choose how much contact you have.

Please read the below notices as they hold important information regarding our carer registration process and timings

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Select A Carers Registration Form

We have three referral forms to choose from. One for Carers to register as a carer themselves, one for professionals to refer a Carer, and the last one for hospitals to refer a Carer.

I am a Carer

Professional Referrals

Hospital Referrals

Important Information

Carers Support West Sussex supports people living in West Sussex and caring for a friend or family member. It also supports those people who care for someone who lives in West Sussex, even if they do not.
If neither Carer or person being cared for are residents of West Sussex please visit https://carers.org/ to find your nearest carer services.

Information on Timings

We are experiencing the highest demand we have ever seen. However, we are still here to continue to support you as a Carer. Any voicemails identified as concerning or urgent will be dealt with as soon as is possible. All other voicemail messages will be responded to within 5 working days.

Carers who require a Statutory Carer Assessment are usually contacted within 48 hours to confirm they are awaiting allocation, and again by an allocated assessor within 2 weeks to arrange the assessment.

Carer Registration FAQs

Who should register as a carer?

You should consider registering if you provide unpaid care or support to a family member, friend or neighbour because of illness, disability, mental health needs, addiction or age.

You don’t need to care full-time or live with the person you support.