Carers News – Winter Edition 2024
Hello and welcome to your Winter Edition of Carers News from the Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove. Coming up in this issue: We catch up with our Carers Rights Day event from November. Look at ways of Looking after your Health, report on a visit to an local employer, all the fun from the […]
Carers Rights Day 2024 – A Look Back
We held our main event for Carers Rights Day this year at The Friends Meeting House on Thursday 21 November. This years theme was “Recognising your rights”. More than 30 carers attended and we had a highly informative and engaging event. We were also at the Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Carers Rights Day event on […]
Revised Factsheet – Employment and Training
We have revised our Fact Sheet No 8 – Employment and Training (October 2024).
Carers News Autumn 2024 edition Out Now
Hello and welcome to your Autumn Edition of Carers News from the Carers Centre for Brighton & Hove. Coming up in this issue: Ed Davey MP plays Volleyball with our Young Carers, updates on Carers Rights Day, the Pharmacy first scheme and tips on keeping your prescription charges low.
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To support our work with carers across Brighton & Hove, please click ‘Donate Now’ and visit our Just Giving fundraising page. If you have a banking app on your device and wish to make a one-off donation, you may find it easier to donate via our page at wonderful.org
Activities for Young Carers
The Carers Centre provides a range of activities and groups for Young Carers, including school holiday activities, creative workshops or our term-time after school sessions. These activities give Young Carers the opportunity to take a break from their caring role and build up their confidence and social network with other Young Carers.
Emotional support for Young Carers
The stress factors associated with having a caring role can have a profound effect on a Young Carer’s health, social life and self-confidence. Our team of professionals at The Carers Centre look at the support needs within the whole family and aim to reduce the impact of a caring role on children.
Activities for Adult Carers
The Carers Centre provides a range of peer-support groups and workshops for Adult Carers who live in the City of Brighton & Hove. These include coffee mornings and informative events on topics such as manual handling, first aid and coping with stress.
Emotional support for Adult Carers
Many carers can find themselves understandably overwhelmed by the pressures a caring role can bring. Perhaps they struggle to enjoy a life outside of caring or are impacted physically and emotionally by the role. The Carers Centre has experienced staff who are skilled at promoting resilience and empowering carers to take back their independence.
Benefits for carers
This Fact Sheet gives information on benefits and allowances applicable to carers and the people who are being cared for.
Transport services
This Fact Sheet provides information on local and national transport services, particularly for people with disabilities, the elderly and carers.
A List of Downloadable Fact Sheets
We produce a range of Fact Sheets which provide up to date information on many aspects of taking on a caring role
Community care
This Fact Sheet gives an overview of community care services for people in Brighton and Hove. It includes information on: The City Council’s Adult Social Care services for people in need of care and support The Carers Hub, which provides advice and support for unpaid carers The availability of the Carer’s Assessment – an assessment […]
