Carers

You’re a carer if you regularly look after someone who could not cope without your help, without getting paid for providing this care. The person may need care due to:

an illness or a medical condition
frailty
a disability
a mental health condition
a substance misuse problem

Carers are at increased risk of developing their own physical and mental health problems. Please see the links below for details of organistations who can provide advice, help and support for carers.

Care for the Carers	Information, help and support from a local carers charity. Visit their website, call 01323 738390 Text 07860 077300 or email info@cftc.org.uk Also includes information and support for Young Carers
East Sussex County Council	Carers information from the local council, includeing information on how you can request a carer’s assesment
Imago	A social action charity offering support services for a wide range of people, including young carers, in the south east
Carers UK	A national carers charity. Download the latest addition of the ‘Looking after Someone’ Guide
Citizens Advice	Information for carers from Citizens advice, including information on finance and benefits