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.

Search the Contact the Elderly website to find out what's on near you.

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Your April 2019 Direct Payment e-newsletter

In this issue we let you know all about: - important information that affects all employers, - a great new addition to the Motability scheme - a survey for personal budget customers and - how you can get involved in stress awareness month.
Personal Assistant DP1041a

Job Title: Personal assistant Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £10 per hour Reference: DP1041a Hours/shifts: 12:30-13:30: Tuesdays & Thursdays and every other weekend. Pending a change in funding, 3 hours rather than 1 may be available. Flexibility to cover holiday and sickness would be desirable.
A team of Personal Assistants- HCC1632

ob Title: A team of Personal Assistants Location: Petersfield Hourly rate: Living wage plus depending on role and experience Reference: DP6668 Hours/shifts: Shifts to cover 128 hours per week. These are flexible and to be discussed with employer. Summary I am a young man who loves to chat but needs space and quiet sometimes. I require an Outstanding team of personal assistants to support me in my day to day life
Personal Assistant/Driver DP3532

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Horsham Hourly rate: £10 Reference: DP3532 Hours/shifts: Saturday evenings and occasional evenings during the week, occasionally pick-ups from work I am a 22 year old man with autism looking for someone to join me on my social activities.

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.
Time out in Adur - Carers Respite

Activities for older people, people with support needs, and people with Dementia in Shoreham and Lancing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.