Emotional Support for Carers

Counselling

Provides a confidential counselling service which offers a safe space to talk to someone about things that are troubling us
Is for Carers who, through their caring role, may be experiencing stressful and difficult times
Can help us to find a way of either resolving things or a better way of living with them
Can be short term or open ended
Is available in Bognor Regis, Chichester and Midhurst
Is free of charge to all Carers and former Carers
Appointments can be made through a referral or by self-referral

Workshops

A variety of different workshops are held regularly
Are supportive, informative, creative and fun
Can run from half a day to two days
Some of the workshops offered are Nutrition; Coping with Guilt; Changing Lives, Changing Relationships; Complementary Therapy; Art as Therapy; Laughter Club; Positive Thinking; Life Coaching; Crafts

Groups

Each group is held as a 'closed' group of Carers, and as such provides a safe, supportive, sharing space with all participants joining only at the beginning of each new group
Are run for between six and eight sessions at a time and have specific themes such as anxiety; depression; stress management; bereavement

Complementary Therapy

Complementary Therapy Treatments are for Carers or former Carers who are registered with Carers Support Service
Treatments are provided by experienced therapists
Give you the opportunity to be pampered, have some 'me' time, relax and gain a sense of wellbeing

If you are interested in receiving further information about any of the services provided by Emotional Support for Carers, please contact
Caroline on 01243 782561 or by email at caroline.hedicker@carerssupportservice.org.uk

Would you like a break from your caring role?

Why not apply to the Short Breaks for Carers fund administered here at the Carers Support Service (CSS). Telephone 01243 537011 for more details

Come to one of our events to talk to other carers about their similar situations or just come to relax in a friendly environment.

Please see Events for more information.

If you need respite care for your cared for, please call the CSS on 01243 537011.

We also have Carers Support Groups that run monthly in Bognor Regis, Chichester, Selsey and the Wittering area.

They are there to support you through your caring role and organise days outs, tea and chat and speakers both fun and educational.

For more information or to come to one of our events or support groups please call the CSS on 01243 537011.

Grants for Carers

A Princess Royal Trust for Carers Grant may be able to help Carers financially. Click here for more details.

We also have information on the Kathleen and Sidney Linkins Memorial Trust Fund offering help to people in need over the age of 60

Please call the CSS on 01243 537011 for more information

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