This is the charity I’m proud to work for, supporting family and friend Carers (caregivers) in West Sussex, UK.
Jackie is a member of the Carers Support Dementia Team and has written a piece about what it’s like meeting new carers at our 1:1 sessions in Henfield.
Today I have set up my ‘work-camp’ at The Haven in Henfield where Carers Support West Sussex have a room for private consultations with carers to offer support and information. As I settle in I can hear the cheerful greetings as staff welcome the regulars who come to The Haven for day respite. It’s a very warm and comfortable environment and I’m always happy to come here to work.
Today I have arranged two separate appointments to offer support to women who have completely different lives. The thing they do have in common is that they both care for a family member who has been diagnosed with dementia.
My first meeting is with the wife of a man with moderate dementia. I…
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That was such a heart-warming post. You guys are a godsend and a much needed service.I went through the site earlier and I love what they have in place for young adult carers. We could certainly do with something like that in the South East.
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Hi Lily, great to hear from you. Hope today’s a good day. Don’t know if you’ve had chance to look at https://carers.org/about-us/about-young-adult-carers
They will have details about support in your area.
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Hi Kim, my day was eventful to say the least. Hope you’re well. 🙂
Thanks Kim. The Spawn dropped out of The Young Carer’s Network, (too stressed to attend) but I decided, after reading your website to get in contact with them again and we have a home visit tomorrow. They do such an amazing job.
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Great to hear, Lily, you can only try these things and see if it suits. My Dad has been very poorly and is still in hospital, but at least it’s looking a bit more positive than a couple of weeks ago!
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So sorry to hear about your dad Kim, but glad that things are looking more positive. Hope you’re okay. It must be an incredibly difficult time for you. Sending my love and a huge ((hug)) xx
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Thanks Lily. Really appreciate it, and taking the hug and returning it to you too xx
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