New carers
You are not alone:In West Sussex there are about 74,000 people with caring responsibilities (of which almost 13,000 provide more than 50 hours of unpaid caring each week)* and although many people say that it can be very demanding, we are often told being a carer is a very rewarding and loving role.
Many carers have told us that getting information about what to expect and services which could help is invaluable. If you are a new carer then this is here to help you.
Checklist of carers needs may well get you to the information you are looking for quickly and easily.
You can also get more information from:
The following UK websites will help give you an insight into the caring role, what you can do and where you can get help.www.carers.org - The Princess Royal Trust for Carers - information, advice and support for carers.
www.carersuk.org - Information for carers and care professionals in the UK - a Carers Online Project Partner.
www.carers.gov.uk - Information for carers about government services, government policy and other help.
There are people who can help:
West Sussex Carers NetworkSearch
If you are having trouble finding the information you need on this website you could try using one of the following search options:Local Search
You can use this facility to search the Carers Online database for organisations in West Sussex that may be able to help you.
Search this Site
You can use this facility to search the website for a particular keyword or phrase.