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How technology is helping carers
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Here are a few of our Care for the Carers staff gathered in some dazzling 80s headwear, in a bid to encourage you to raise awareness of and funds for carers by hosting your own 80s party next week for Carers Week 2019 (as Care for the Carers was established 30 years ago, in 1989).
And as this year's Carers Week theme is Getting Carers Connected, we've also gathered a bumper selection of specialist sources of online and out of hours support for carers, should you need it.
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Key issues for carers and opportunities to take action
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Latest enewsletter from East Sussex Better Together
Find out more about health and social care developments in the May East Sussex Better Together enewsletter.
Sign up for free Carer Awareness Training sessions
Are you a carer in the Newhaven or Rye areas? Enjoy free training from Carole in her engaging carer awareness training sessions. Sign up individually or with your team - it's free!
Update on getting help with your Council Tax bill
As well as reductions for those on a low income, carers who meet certain criteria, and people with a ‘severe mental impairment’ or those with certain disabilities may be entitled to a discount on their Council Tax bill. Contact your local council to find out if you’re entitled to a reduction. Read more about Council Tax discounts on the Carers UK site.
Download Carers Week 2019 resources
Have you checked our line up of events so far for Carers Week,10-16 June? If you're planning your own celebration, do let us know so we can add it to our list. Download useful resources.
Share your views on East Sussex County Council’s proposal to stop the subsidy for meals in the community
East Sussex County Council (ESCC) pays a subsidy towards the cost of meals in the community for some people. The council is proposing to stop paying this subsidy and is asking for your views on this proposal until 6 August 2019. To share your views, complete the survey on the ESCC website.
Do you have knowledge and experiences of mental healthcare services?
Would you like to promote change and make a difference? Southdown is looking for carers of people with mental health issues to be the voice of your community and help develop services and influence change. On-going training and support provided. Interested? Contact 07772 613945 or email michelle.trunchion@southdown.org
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Unable to make it along to local carers groups due to your caring role, or find it tricky finding time to get in contact during the day due to other commitments? Join us for an online Facebook Q&A.
As 'Getting Carers Connected' is this year's Carers Week theme, we invite you to pose your questions about being a carer, in our live Facebook Q&A on Monday 10 June, 8-9pm.
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Out of hours GP service for carers
Carers who struggle to make it to GP appointments during usual opening hours can use the extended access service for out of hours GP and nurse appointments in Eastbourne, Hailsham, Bexhill and Seaford. Find out more about extended access appointments.
Summer 2019 CareLine magazine
Download the Summer 2019 CareLine to find out about caring for someone with macular degeneration, new East Sussex Carers Card offers, and our carers annual survey results.
Share your skills and join us as a Trustee
Mandy Curtis encourages you to get involved with our dynamic charity to help make a difference in your community.
Jo, Tim, Tom and Freya walked 100 miles for carers!
Congratulations to Care for the Carers' Jo Egan who has completed the mammoth 100-mile South Downs Walk in just 5 days at the end of May!
"The whole experience has been amazing - the highs and lows, the stunning scenery, how surprisingly well our bodies held up (although our feet are not looking pretty right now!), and the generosity of all our supporters,” said Jo, speaking on the final day of the walk. Read all about it on the Sussex Living website.
A handy guide for caregivers
Take a look at this excellent infographic created by Be Independent Home Care in Ireland - it's a handy guide about self-care for people who provide caregiving services, including practical pointers for non-caregivers on how to help family carers.
Befriending and volunteer help in Uckfield
A Good Neighbour Scheme has started in Uckfield, covering Manor Park and Hempstead fields area. If you know someone who could benefit from a volunteer helping with form filling, and help with jobs around the house, find out more on the Uckfield News website.
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Free pamper session for carers
Carers are invited for much-needed pampering at YouNique Wellbeing Studios in Bexhill on Monday 10 June, 1.30pm-3:30pm, to celebrate Carers Week 2019. Enjoy free tasters including Shiatsu massage, hand massage, reiki and more. Call 01424 217630 to book, or take a chance and drop in! 11 Windmill Drive, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 4DG. Find out more about this and other offers for Carers Week.
Free workshop to ease stress as a carer - NEW DATE
You're invited to a free 2-hour workshop with speaker Barry Winbolt, about carer resilience and lessening stress, including when balancing a caring role with working.
Date: Tuesday 18 June
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: Parish Room, St George's Church, Burwash Road, Broad Oak, TN21 8SS.
To book: Call Care for the Carers on 01323 738 390 to register, or email us to book a place: info@cftc.org.uk
Please note, an evening event in Eastbourne is being planned, for carers who find it hard to attend in the day.
Musical fun for carers people with dementia
If you've enjoyed the 50s rock 'n' roll musical entertainment at our dementia carers groups in Seaford and Hailsham so far, there's one more chance to boogie, in Bexhill on 19 June.
See details of all the groups on our website.
Free workshops for carers supporting someone with a mental health issue
Organised by the ICE Project each workshop will have a different speaker, and will run from 10am - 3.30pm. Go along and chat with other carers over lunch.
- Personality Disorders: Thursday 27 June
The View Hotel, Eastbourne, BN21 4DN
- The Police and Mental Health: Friday 28 June
Royal Victoria Hotel, Hastings, TN38 0BD
- Younger People-CAMHS: Tuesday 2 July
Inglenook, Town Council, Hailsham, BN27 1AG
- Understanding Psychosis: Thursday 4 July
Royal Victoria Hotel, Hastings, TN38 0BD
Call 07435 786182 or email: jane.icepro@ btconnect.com to book a place.
Help shape mental health services
If you're a carer for someone with a mental health issue, you're invited to Local Mental Health Action Groups coming up, which offer an opportunity to share your experiences of mental health provision in your area:
Living Well With Less Pain - Newhaven event
Is your lower back pain, hip or knee osteoarthritis stopping you doing the things you enjoy? Sign up for a free workshop with top healthcare experts to learn techniques to help lower pain.
When? Wednesday 10 July, 9.30am - 1pm at Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven BN9 9EA. Book online or call 01323 408 617 to reserve a place.
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Activities for carers coming up
Day at Great Dixter House and Gardens for carers
Thursday 12 September, 11am - 4pm
Please email us to book a place, or call 01323 738390 to find out more.
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