Information Pack

If you think you are an unpaid carer, access all of our support, groups, workshops and events.

An unpaid carer provides support to a partner, relative or friend who could not manage to live independently or whose health or well-being would deteriorate without this help. This could be due to frailty, disability or serious health conditions, mental ill health or substance misuse.

What should I do if I think I am a carer?

If you think you are an unpaid carer and either live within Brighton & Hove, or care for someone who does, make a self referral to the Carers Hub to access all of our support, groups, workshops and events.

If you self refer or have a referral made on your behalf (e.g. by your doctor) you will automatically be added to our database and we will send you an information pack by email or by post if you do not have regular internet access.

We will call you to see if you have questions about the information and to see if you would like a Carers Contact Assessment. If you choose to have just informal support we will talk you through our workshops and peer support groups.

What should I do if I think I am a Young Carer or a Young Adult Carer?

The Young Carers Project at The Carers Centre supports children and young people aged 6-17 years, who are helping to care for someone in their family, with a disability, mental health condition, substance misuse issue or long-term illness. Young Carers can access group support such as school holiday activities, creative workshops or our term-time drop-in sessions. As well as one-to-one emotional support and advocacy.

To refer yourself as a Young Carer please complete our online form

Young Adult Carers

Young Adult Carers aged 16-25 can now also receive support through the Carers Hub. Call 01273 977 000 to request a Carers Contact Assessment.

Take a look at the Carers Information Pack

Here you can download and print the leaflets and booklet that we issue to carers who are referred to us.

Do You Support Someone Booklet
Carers Hub Leaflet
Carers Support Across Sussex Leaflet
Coffee Mornings, Groups and Activities Visit our events pages
Young Carers Project Leaflet

We’re here to help…

Make a referral

With the carer’s consent, it’s straightforward to make a referral to the Carers Centre, opening up a wealth of dedicated support and advice.

Just so you know, the carer doesn’t have to have a professional’s referral to get in touch with The Carers Centre. If they prefer, they can refer themselves to us.

MAKE A REFERRAL