Carers Peer Support Groups
Hangleton Carers
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
Hangleton Manor, Hove
Call 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk for more information.
East Brighton Carers
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
Al Campo Cafe, London Road, Brighton
Call 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk for more information.
Queens' Park Carers
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
Cup of Joe Cafe, St. Georges Road, Kemptown
Call 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk for more information.
Portslade & Hove Carers
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
The Railway Inn, Portslade
Call 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk for more information.
Saltdean Carers
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
The Saltdean Tavern BN2 8SP
Call 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk for more information.
Cornerstone Carers Group
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
A monthly group for people who are supporting someone with a life limiting illness in Brighton & Hove will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 2:30pm - 4pm, at Cornerstone Community Centre (Church Road, Hove BN3 2FL).
For more information please call Carers Hub on 01273 977 000 or email info@carershub.co.uk
Changes Ahead Peer Support
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
For Carers of someone with a mental health condition
Contact Changes Ahead at The Carers Centre on 01273 746 222 or email changesahead@thecarerscentre.org for more information.
Grow - Wellbeing in Nature Days
Group Suspended Until Further Notice
Wellbeing in Nature Days for carers of those with a mental health condition
Contact Changes Ahead at The Carers Centre on 01273 746 222 or email changesahead@thecarerscentre.org for more information.
Mill View Carers Support Group
Run by Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, this is a monthly support group for carers of those who use our acute mental health services. Facilitated by a member of staff, it offers emotional support and practical advice by and for carers.
The support group is held on the 2nd Friday of every month, 2:45pm - 4:15pm, on the Mill View Site and Carers don't need to book in advance. On the day, please present at reception for room location or in advance, please e-mail: nicholas.mcmaster@sussexpartnership.nhs.uk
Tower House Dementia Cafe
Dementia Cafe at St Vincents Tower House (London Road, Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6WT), every Tuesday from 10 am to 12:30pm.
For more information please contact Thomas Gillespie at towerhouse@svp.org.uk or on 01273 549 604 or 07880385490.
Alzheimer's Society Groups
Groups Suspended Until Further Notice
For Carers of someone with dementia - contact 01273 726266
2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30am-12:30pm, Belbourne Court, Bread Street, Brighton BN1 1TZ
Last Wednesday of the month, 10:30am-12:00pm, St Richards Community Centre, Egremont Road, Hove BN3 7FP
Sibling Link
A peer support group for adults who have a brother or sister living with a mental health condition.
First Thursday of the month at BHASVIC 7-9pm.
See www.siblinglink.co.uk for more information
Carers and Ex-Carers
Every Thursday
10:30am - 12noon at
Chapel Royal, Brighton
Carers Workshop - Managing Anxiety
Event Cancelled
Dorset Gardens Methodist Church BN2 1RL
Learn how to recognise anxiety
Find ways of managing anxiety
Hear about organisations that can support you
To book your place call 01273 977000.
Carers of those with Learning Disabilities - Health and Wellbeing Workshop
Are you an adult caring for someone (16 or over) with a Learning Disability?
Come along to our Health and Well-being Workshop
**Event Cancelled**
Jane Viner, Learning Disability Health Facilitator, will be discussing how to support your health and that of the person you care for including annual health checks, constipation, sepsis, cancer screening and relationships.
Cornerstone Community Centre, Church Road, Hove, BN3 2FL
- Delicious free snacks
- Chance to meet other carers
- Free transport for carers with mobility issues
Call Carers Hub on 01273 977000 to book your place
Free Legal Seminar for Unpaid Carers
**Event Cancelled**
Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton
How to use specialist Wills and Trusts to plan for the future of a person with a disability
Philip Warford, Managing Director of Renaissance Legal, will explain:
- why it is important to make a Will
- why use a Trust
- the options available to protect a person with a disability using specialist Wills and Trusts
- how to preserve means tested benefits
- how you can provide financial security for a person with a disability as well as for the rest of your family
- the importance of a Letter of Wishes and choosing the right Trustees
To book your place phone the Carers Hub 01273 977000
Carers Festival 2020
Returning to the Open Market after an incredible event in 2019,
Brighton & Hove Carers Festival will be back for 2020 !
Autumn 2020 – timings to be confirmed
The Open Market, London Road
Stay tuned for more details