New group for LGBT carers meets monthly in Worthing.
Carers Support West Sussex (CSWS) supports family and friends carers living in West Sussex who look after a family member, relative or friend, who can not manage without them.
Their services to carers include over 50 support groups across the county, including the new LGBTQ Carers Support Group which started in March and is held on the second Thursday of each month from 2pm until 3.30pm at Carers Support West Sussex Offices, Pavilions Room, 19 Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, BN11 1RY.
Carers often put the needs of others before their own resulting in a carers’ own physical and mental wellbeing being compromised. Carers often become isolated, stressed, tired, having less time to themselves and rarely having the opportunity to have a break from caring. Attending a support group is one way carers can talk about and share their experiences while accessing support and advice.
It is widely acknowledge that LGBTQ carers are more likely to attend a group, openly share their experiences and ask for support when it is offered in a safe, non-judgmental environment, amongst peers who share similar experiences.
The LGBTQ Carers Support Group is run by both LGBTQ and non LGBTQ facilitators.
There’s no need to call or book in advance. If you’re free, just go along and join in. The group is open to carers who either live in West Sussex or the person they care for lives in West Sussex and are part of the LGBTQ community.
If you’d like to find out more about the group first or all of the services they offer carers, then do not hesitate to get in touch.
Carers can contact the group directly by:
♦ Telephone: Call the support and information line on 0300 028 8888
Available Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (until 7pm on Wednesdays)
If all support workers are taking calls, leave a message on the 24hr answer phone. CSWS aim to return your message within 48 hours.
All of the telephone support workers will be happy to help you. However, if you would like to speak to an LGBTQ specialist worker, then ask for Amanda Evans or Bee Harradine-Miles to call you back.
To reach a specialist worker email: LGBTQ@carerssupport.org.uk
CSWS aim to respond to emails within 5 working days.
Message CSWS via Facebook at Carers Support West Sussex
Direct Message CSWS via Twitter @CarersWSussex
How to refer to the service:
If you are working with a carer who may want support, referring is easy.
Just telephone or email using the contact details above with the carers name and contact details. You must have the carers consent to make the referral.
To find out more about all services on offer to LGBTQ carers, click here:
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