Resources

We produce a range of Fact Sheets which provide up to date information on many aspects of taking on a caring role

This Fact Sheet draws attention to the Carers Hub, which is a single point of contact and reference for unpaid carers in Brighton and Hove and gives information on a wide range of local and national services, which may be useful to carers and those they care for.

There are a wide range of benefits available for both carers and those who are being cared for.

This Fact Sheet provides information on local and national services that help and support the recently bereaved including carers.

Caring can be a challenge at the best of times, but during the current pandemic outbreak it can be even more challenging. Here we bring you some useful resources to help you through: Looking after someone with health conditions in a COVID-19 environment Advice for anyone who is looking after a relative or a friend […]

There are a number of areas that you and your employer can explore to help you combine your caring role with employment. This Fact Sheet provides information on flexible working and making a request for this.

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.

This Fact Sheet gives information about local and national organisations, which provide advice, support and services for people with dementia and their carers. To access the Fact Sheet please click on this link.

During these troubling times it can be difficult to know where to turn to for support. Here is our list of the best places for digital support in the local area during the coronavirus pandemic.   Carers Centre Digital Guides We have put together some guides to help you get the most from your technology […]

For carers who may wish to combine work with caring there are many different ways to get help. This Fact Sheet contains information about some of the places where you may be able to get help and advice in this respect.

This Fact Sheet provides information on holidays and breaks for carers and the people they look after.

  Advice for anyone who is looking after a relative or a friend with a health problem. If they need to go into hospital or a care home, or need extra care at home in the next few months, this information will help you to know what to expect, and to prepare for the new […]

Caring can be a strain so it is important that you take regular breaks to look after your wellbeing. You should think about the type of break you need and the support that the person you care for will need to have in place at that time.

There are a number of local and national organisations which provide advice, support and services for adults who have had a stroke and their carers.

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.

These great guides to getting the most out of your technology in these difficult times have been put together by Digital Unite, the organisation behind the Digital Champions Network, offering computer support and skills training to individuals and community groups up and down the country. These guides have been specially selected by Digital Unite and […]