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you are looking after or helping anyone who is ill, disabled
or frail, then the Carers Liaison Project is for you, no matter
how many hours your caring role involves.
We
work with all types of carers in West Sussex, especially in
the Western area which covers Chichester District, Bognor
Regis and Arundel.
The
contribution that carers make is often forgotten and taken
for granted. Services can be difficult to access and complicated
to understand. Information on which services are available
can be difficult to get hold of. Carers can also feel isolated
by their caring role. We work with carers and all agencies
to improve this situation.
Check
the Information for Carers area
for topics such as Carers
Groups, Young Carers,
Equipment & Adaptations
and many other subjects.
Who are we?
The Carers Liaison Project is a voluntary sector project,
funded by West Sussex Social Services. Begun in June 2000,
the project consists of two workers; the Carers Liaison Officer
and the Project Worker. In October 2005, the Project's Emotional
Support for Carers service was launched, which is available
to all carers and ex carers in our district. Since March 2006
we have also had a Mental Health Carers Support Worker who
works with carers who look after someone with a mental illness.
In
May 2007 we expanded again and were joined by an Information
Worker, who will be running a number of carers Information
Sessions at GP surgeries, Town Halls, hospitals, etc. For
details of where these will be held, please contact the Project.
A Telephone Support Worker was also appointed to join the
Emotional Support for Carers team, and will be providing a
telephone call-back service free of charge to carers and former
carers.
We
have a voluntary Steering Group which guides our work and
we are a part of the Council for Voluntary Service for the
Chichester District, which is a registered charity.
The
Carers Information Pack 2007 edition is now available. If
you would like a copy, please contact us
on 01243 537011.
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Come
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 link for more information on events in 2007.
If
you need respite care for your cared for please call the project
to discuss your options 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 Carers Liaison Project on 01243 537011.
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