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  1. Care & Support Services
  2. Other local support for carers

Support for carers

There are social and support groups for carers across West Sussex and Hampshire that you can take part in.

There are also a wide range of social activities for older people and people with Dementia, that offer respite for carers, or which carers are welcome to attend.

Carers Respite

Carers Respite

Click here to find out about our Carers Respite service Read more

Published: 7th March, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Helen Charlton

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Gardening clubs

Gardening clubs

Get involved with accessible gardening in Worthing. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 8th July, 2019

Author: Sylvia Mills

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Carers wellbeing drop-in clinics at Worthing Library

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust Carers Health team hold regular carers wellbeing drop-in clinics at Worthing Library. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Support Groups from Carers Support

Support Groups from Carers Support

Carers Support run social groups across West Sussex for carers of people with a wide range of support needs. There are lots of different types of groups available to help you find a group feel comfortable with. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Dementia Support groups and activities

Dementia Support groups and activities

At Sage House in Tangmere, Chichester, Dementia Support hold a wide range of social activities and groups for people with dementia and their carers. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions

Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions

Royal Voluntary Service Good Neighbours and Community Companions provide valuable company and friendship for older people in their own home across West Sussex and Hampshire, as well as making sure the person they visit is safe and well. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Community-based activities for older people

Community-based activities for older people

Royal Voluntary Service also run a wide of range of activities for older people taking place in community centres and cafes across West Sussex and Hampshire, as well as lunch clubs and other regular social activities. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Contact the Elderly social meetings

Contact the Elderly social meetings

Contact the Elderly hold friendly and informal social meetings across West Sussex and Hampshire, to help older people feel less socially isolated. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Brighton & Hove Carers Centre

Brighton & Hove Carers Centre

The Carers’ Centre for Brighton & Hove works with anyone who looks after a partner, family, member or friend because of ill health, disability or old age. If you live within Brighton & Hove and are a carer (even if the person you care for doesn't) then get in touch if you need information or support. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Dementia Friendly Worthing

Dementia Friendly Worthing

Services and activities in Worthing for people with dementia, their carers and family. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Carers support in Hampshire

Carers support in Hampshire

Carers Together provides a range of support for family carers living in Hampshire Read more

Published: 30th May, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club Brighton

The Posh Club is a glamorous performance and social club for older people held regularly in Brighton Read more

Published: 17th May, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Cards to help chat with people with dementia

Cards to help chat with people with dementia

Set of free conversation cards to support relatives, friends and carers, to build social connections and engage in meaningful conversations with people who are living with dementia Read more

Published: 14th May, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Carers Support West Sussex

Carers Support West Sussex

Carers Support West Sussex is an independent charity supporting some of the 89000 family and friend carers living in West Sussex. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Dementia friendly short breaks in West Sussex

Dementia friendly short breaks in West Sussex

Crossroads Care provides affordable short breaks where carers and cared for people with dementia can get away for the weekend. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2019

Author: Helen Charlton

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Free digital resources for carers

Free digital resources for carers

A range of free digital resources are available to help West Sussex residents who care for relatives, partners or friends find information and juggle tasks. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Carers Health team - Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

The carers health team are health professionals who aim to promote the health and wellbeing of carers. It is a free service provided by Sussex Community NHS Trust providing support for carers over the age of 18 registered with a West Sussex GP. They work directly with carers and will develop individual strategies for each carer with an aim to reduce the strain of coping with their caring role. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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Crossroads Care South Central

Crossroads Care South Central

Crossroads Care South Central are part of Carers Trust and provide advice and support for carers as well as social clubs with people with support needs and carers can attend. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2018

Author: Helen Charlton

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