Carers Rights Day 2022
We were delighted to welcome over 20 carers to our Carers Rights Day event on 24th November 2022. Carers were joined by staff from The Carers Centre along with Terry, Chief of Staff at NHS Sussex and 3 of his colleagues.
Making Carers Count – Ecotherapy
As part of Making Carers Count (a pan-Sussex project supporting carers from diverse backgrounds) we hosted a carer get together at Stanmer Park in Brighton.
Revised Factsheet – Holidays and Breaks
We have now revised our Fact Sheet No 7 – Holidays and Breaks (November 2022). This gives a lot of information about holidays and breaks for carers and the people they look after, when going either together or separately.
Covid Booster Vaccines for Carers
September 16th 2022 – carers aged 16+ can now book an additional COVID-19 booster vaccination. Young carers aged 5+ can also receive a seasonal booster if they live with someone who has a weakened immune system.
Carer Community Coffee Morning
Every third Tuesday of the Month
Flying Saucer Cafe, Open Market, Brighton
Support Our Work
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
There are a wide range of benefits available for both carers and those who are being cared for.
Transport services
This Fact Sheet provides information on local and national transport services, particularly for people with disabilities and carers. With regard to Covid-19 it also recommends wearing face coverings on public transport and in other crowded and enclosed spaces relating to transport.
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 information on Adult Social Care (ASC) services provided to people of Brighton and Hove by the City Council and advice and support provided to carers by the Carers Hub.
