Please note: this A – Z is for guidance only.
We do not endorse these services, nor is this A-Z exhaustive of all available services/information. We encourage families and carers to support the young person with conducting their own research to find suitable services and information about transition into adulthood.
Carers Support West Sussex offer a wide range of services to support parents/carers in their caring role including support groups, a call-back service, counselling, equipment, a carer learning programme, response line, and the carer wellbeing fund if the carer is not eligible for a carers direct payment. They also have teams to support carers of people with different needs, e.g. learning difficulties, autism, Asperger’s syndrome, dementia, drugs and alcohol, and mental health. There are also groups for parent carers, young adult carers, men’s groups and LGBTQ carers. Carers can refer themselves direct from clicking on the link above or calling 0300 028 8888.
Carers Support West Sussex also offer the ‘Shine’ service, which is for young adult carers aged 18 – 25 years. Phone: 0300 028 8888 or email: shine@carerssupport.org.uk
The carers emergency contact card is credit card sized, laminated and designed to identify people as a carer and, should they have an accident, it states emergency plans and contacts.
The card is issued free of charge but you need to be registered with Carers Support West Sussex to apply for one.
Click on the link above to apply, or alternatively log onto Carers Support West Sussex or phone: 0300 028 8888.
Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability. Changing Places toilets offer equipment and are suitable for people who need more space when using the toilet. The website has a useful toilet map to help you plan a route anywhere in the country, prior to your journey.
A useful, accessible tool created by Children’s Services which helps initiate discussions and planning for adulthood. It includes a ‘pointers for parent/carers’ guide and documents that the young person can complete (with/without support) and share with their school/college, social worker and associated professionals.
CitizenCards are available for any UK resident and are issued in 3 age categories: ‘18+’ for adults, ’16 – 17’ for young people and ‘Under 16’ for children. Available as a physical ID card plus as a free digital ID app.
Crawley Community Action provides a wide range of information on local services, courses and links to countywide support for people with mental health difficulties.
