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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Personal Assistant SG1530

Job Title: Personal Assistant Location: Emsworth Hourly rate: £10.40 Reference: SG1530 Hours/shifts: 10.5 hours per week to be used flexibly – can be discussed at interview
Female Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR5551

Job Title: Female Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant Location: Burgess Hill Hourly rate: £12.50 Reference: BRR5551 Hours/shifts: 4 hours on Monday-Friday, flexible times, to be arranged. Summary (Job example below) 32 year old lady living with my husband and two small children in Burgess Hill. I require assistance with washing, dressing, domestic tasks /housework, meal preparation and shopping.
Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant BRR1499

Job Title: Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant Location: Basingstoke Hourly rate: £10.00 Reference: BRR1499 Hours/shifts: Saturdays/Sundays including school holidays. Flexible hours to be arranged.
Personal Assistant/Carer VC6267

Job Title: Personal Assistant / Carer Location: East Preston Hourly rate: £11.50 Reference: VC6267 Hours/shifts: 7 HOURS PER WEEK AVAILABLE (PLUS AD-HOC HOURS TO COVER OTHER SHIFTS IF REQUIRED.) JOB SHARE CONSIDERED. Tuesdays – 7.30 – 9.30 am (2 hours) + Sundays – 7.30 – 9.30 am (2 hours) + Sundays 18.00 - 21.00 pm (3 hours)

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.
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.
Dementia Friendly Worthing

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