Carer support services
Carers are people who care for and support relatives or friends who are frail or have physical/mental illness or disability, or are affected by substance misuse.
What is a carer?
Carers not only look after friends or relatives with mental and physical illness or disability but also those affected by HIV/Aids. Increasingly, children are also taking on caring responsibilities.
Many carers do not see themselves as carers – they view their role as that of a parent, spouse or partner, son or daughter, relative, friend or neighbour caring for a loved one or friend. As a result, they often miss out on services, support, advice and benefits available.
What support is available for carers?
The three Carers Support Service organisations in West Sussex provide:
- information
- advice/advocacy
- emotional support
- carers' meetings
- events
- workshops.
How can I make use of the Carers Support Service?
You can access Carers Support Services by contacting your local branch.
- Carers Support Service, North and Mid Sussex www.carerssupport.org.uk
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Carers Support Service, Worthing and District
www.carerswsx.org.uk - Carers Support Service, Regis, Chichester and Rural www.carerssupportservice.org.uk
