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CFTC CEO Jennifer Twist Carers Week 2018 pledge

CFTC CEO Jennifer Twist Carers Week 2018 pledge

Carers in spotlight in week of local events

A week of events in East Sussex, aimed at recognising the vital role played by people who care for a family member or friend. Local charities are coming together to back Carers’ Week, which runs from 11 to 17 June, and this year has the theme of supporting carers to stay healthy and connected.

Freedom Leisure Carers' Week

Freedom Leisure Carers’ Week

During the week, a series of events is running across the county organised by local charity, Care for the Carers and a wide range of partner organisations. Care for the Carers estimates that over 65,000 people in East Sussex now support a relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction.

Jennifer Twist, Chief Executive at the charity, says: “Carers make a huge contribution to our community, often to the detriment of their own health and quality of life. That’s why we’re focusing on ways to help carers stay healthy and connected this Carers Week. It’s fantastic that so many partners are collaborating to make sure that carers get the help and recognition they deserve.”

Events are being held in locations all across East Sussex including Eastbourne, Newhaven, Rye, St Leonards, Uckfield and Brede, where the public can meet staff from Care for the Carers and other organisations, including the Association of Carers and the ICE Project, a local organisation that supports carers of people with mental health problems.

Meanwhile, the Woodlands Centre for Acute Care in Hastings, will host carers’ afternoons, a cake sale and picnic. And a free Carers’ Fun and Information Day will be held at the Isabel Blackman Centre, also in Hastings.

Towner Gallery

Towner Gallery

The Towner Gallery in Eastbourne and Hailsham Freedom Leisure Centre will run special offers for carers all week, with the Towner’s artist-in-residence, Jenny Arran, running a free creative workshop for carers on Thursday 14 June, 2 – 4pm.

A carer awareness training session at Eastbourne District General Hospital on Tuesday 12 June, 9.30am – 12pm is open to professionals, volunteers and people who support – or would like to support – unpaid carers in their community.

Full details of events happening across the county, including pampering sessions, fun days, picnics, open gardens, creative workshops, carer training sessions, and cream teas, are available on the Care for the Carers website.

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Posted 17:50 Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 In: Hastings People

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