Carers Support West Sussex

West Sussex County Council work in partnership with the charity Carers Support West Sussex.

Carers Support West Sussex has an agreement with the Council to offer a range of services for people in West Sussex who are caring for an adult or a child with a disability.  Their skilled team of staff and volunteers, many of whom are carers themselves, offer a range of services that include:

• A carer helpline for information advice and support, including finding and paying for alternative care, your rights as a carer, taking a break, looking after yourself and planning for the future.
• Carer Groups and social events
• Carer Wellbeing Support Workers who can offer information and emotional support to help you in your caring role.
• A Carer Benefits Service
• Equipment for Independence Service
• Carers Assessments carried out on behalf of the local authority.

If you care for an adult in West Sussex, you can request an assessment of your needs as a carer by contacting Carers Support West Sussex. An assessment can help a carer to consider the needs they have and may enable them to feel recognised and supported as a carer. An assessment can lead a carer to find ways of better managing their stress or physical health, improve their financial situation and enjoy activities outside of caring. It can also help to come up with an action plan if anything goes wrong or if additional help is ever needed.

To find out more about what is available click here: Carers Support West Sussex

or telephone: 0300 028 8888