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Testimonials

On this page, you’ll find testimonials that reflect the experiences of the unpaid carers we support through our services.

We’re proud to share their words and highlight the impact our services have made in their lives.

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An absolute godsend

Carers Support has provided me with strong emotional support and very practical support that has made a world of differenceThey have also explained things clearly and simply to help me navigate the maze of Adult Social ServicesThe practical help they have given is amazing, things like a cleaner once every 2 weeks, thereby giving me a little respite and lifting my burden a little are invaluableThe funding to go camping is an absolute godsend at a difficult and I think this respite for my children and myself has come just in time as I have been completely broken the last few days and overwhelmedOf all the services, I feel strongly that carers support has been the only one who have actually listened to me and the only one that has offered practical help. Thank you.

Kathleen, a carer who accessed a Carer Assessment 

More people should know that the help is out there

The service always helped to overcome any difficult moments in my life as a carer.  

More people should know that the help is out there.

Angel, a carer who accessed information and support  

 

I absolutely felt understood

It was amazing the difference that just having the conversation made. The wellbeing worker was very astute in terms of her questions and responses, and I absolutely felt understood. She was able to explain why I felt the way I did about certain things, such as not wanting to give up work.

Carer who contacted Carers Support for information and advice. 

Helped beyond measure

The service provided has helped beyond measure, eternally grateful to such kind and wonderful people who cater for carer’s needs and much more, without assistance I would be here now, it keeps people alive with understanding and empathy within a budget I’m sure they would like to be increased, but what a fine and noble cause amongst all this mayhem and desperation.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for the Power Yin session

I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for the Power Yin session. As a full-time worker and carer to a young man with severe mental impairment, it can be incredibly difficult to find time—or even the space—to leave the house. I wasn’t expecting to feel so uplifted during the session with Becky, but it really made a world of difference. For the first time in a long while, I slept peacefully without racing thoughts keeping me awake. It was exactly what I needed. Your sessions are worth their weight in gold. These sessions bring much-needed calm in a world that often feels relentlessly fast-paced. We could all benefit from a little more stillness and balance in our lives. 

Vee, carer who attended a Power Yin session 

Someone is actually listening

I feel that someone is actually listening to my concerns and understands the difference of caring for someone who has lost a limb but a whole different ball game caring for someone with dementia.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

Really helpful

Having check in from carers support has been really helpful for my mental health as well as informative about events and services available. Being granted money towards a activity for me from the carers wellbeing fund has been really helpful towards a small break from my caring duties for myself.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

It helped to talk with someone

It helped to talk with someone who understands what I’m going through and could offer practical advice.  It was also great to be booked into a couple of events as I don’t always find time to do anything to help myself.

Elaine, carer who accessed a Carer Assessment

Great comfort at times

Carers Support has always been a source of information and knowing the organisation is available specifier carers is a great comfort at times.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

This service has been amazing

This service has been amazing. I have never received so much help before, and it has all been done with care and compassion and understandingI now feel less alone and more recognised for the caring role I do in very difficult circumstancesMy advisor was lovely and very kind and understanding which has really helped me to talk about my situation. This service really does care and will try to do everything they can to help. Carers support is a God sendThank you. Thank you. Thank you!

Michelle, a carer who accessed a Carer Assessment.  

Comfort of talking to a person not a machine

Having somebody to discuss my concerns with, the comfort of talking to a person not a machine.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

I was made to feel relaxed and understood

I have been informed of how to apply to something I enquired about and given additional support. I was made to feel relaxed and understood during my online chat.

Carer who accessed the Helpline

 

Found new communities of people

It made me aware that it’s ok to occasionally feel overburdened and that I have places to turn to. I don’tfeel nearly as excluded as often before and have found new communities of people I can share activities with.

Carer who accessed a Carer Assessment.  

I was supported and validated

I have been able to talk about how caring affects me and I was not judged, I was supported and validated – it made a whole world of difference at such a terrible time in my life – thank you.

Ros, a carer who accessed a Carer Assessment  

You can speak to someone

It’s nice to know that you can speak to someone if you need any kind of help or information.

Carer who accessed the Helpline

Someone who understood

I was able to speak with someone who understood the difficulties of caring for two disabled men.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

Made me feel better

Feel better about giving up my caring role for mum, as was feeling very guilty about it! They made me feel better about this. Thank You.

Carer who accessed the Helpline 

Made me feel so safe

I found the call very therapeutic; I felt listened to and justified in my feelings and emotions regarding the stresses of caring for immediate family. Helen made me feel so safe when we were discussing tricky things. The payments received will certainly alleviate some financial worries and I look forward to using some for “me” time to help me reset.

Charlotte, a carer who accessed a Carer Assessment 

Amazing caring people and service

I have been caring for Mum for years with no financial or physical help and did not know there was any help for us both till I contacted benefit support. Amazing caring people and service, I have spoken to who made me realise how much I do and what help Mum and I can get. To help with my health, that is slowly being made worse by the stress and strain of being a carer is.

Carer who accessed the carer benefits advice service.

You were all amazing

100% say without you guys (Carers Support) I would not of known where to start and whom to talk to.  You were all amazing.  I had NOT been through the care system before not even with parents, so your help and support was invaluable, really supportive.

Carer who contacted Carers Support for information and advice  

 

Help is there for us

I never expected to be in the situation I am in todayI was extremely worried, stressed and felt like my husband and I were in an invisible cage and no matter how loud we scream no one can hear us. loud we screamHowever, when I was contacted by Carers Support,  it was a blessing. EVERY SINGLE PERSON I have spoken were so ready and happy to helpThey made me feel that I’m surrounded and not alone anymore. Help is there for us. They make me feel so confident and strong and proud of what I have been doing before knowing themThey put so much emphasis on my wellbeing. They listen, comfort, encourage, praise, give advice and truly help. I do not know what I would have done without knowing Carer’s Support West SussexMany many thanks for all their help and support.

Carer who accessed a Carer Assessment