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Information Service
A carer is someone who is helping a relative, friend, parent or partner with an illness or disability. The responsibilities of caring for someone can, at times, be difficult and the stress sometimes considerable. Looking after someone may involve strenuous physical tasks or problems. Sometimes carers can become exhausted by their caring role and feel as though they have been forgotten and left to cope on their own.
Also many people do not recognise themselves as Carers and therefore do not even realise that there is help and support out there, which, rather than diminish the willingness with which they care, can in fact enhance this and improve the lives of both themselves and the person for whom they care.
All carers have the right to support. There are often no quick or easy answers to their problems but the right information about available support services can help.
Someone who will listen and who understands the frustrations and difficulties of caring can also make all the difference.
Our service is free and confidential and The Carers Support Service Information Worker operates throughout the western area of West Sussex (working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) visiting various venues throughout the area and is also available on the phone, at the office or by email.
As well as providing information on a variety of services both locally and nationally the Information Worker can tell you all that the Carers Support Service offers in support of the carers in the western area of West Sussex. The Information Worker also gives talks and cancer awareness training to groups and organisations.
Contact
Louise Spong
Information Worker
24hr answerphone and general office
01243 537011
Or
01243 527169
Email
louise.spong@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 detailsCome 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 CarersA 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 60Please call the CSS on 01243 537011 for more informationTop Ten is a list of the organisations that we refer carers to most often.Carers Information Highway is an exercise to help those working with carers assess their information provision. |
