Helplines and websites for carers

General support

Care for the carers: Charity supporting carers in East Sussex. Offers information and advice, support groups and an emergency alert service.
Carers Direct – information, advice and support for carers: NHS website offering a range of support. They have a helpline offering free, confidential information and advice.
Crossroads Care East Sussex – caring for carers: Charity that supports carers. Their East Sussex office can organise respite breaks.
Hastings and Rother Association of Carers: Local respite services to carers and their loved ones. Special services for young carers and those over 50.
East Sussex Community Information Service – ESCIS: Online directory of products, services and organisations in East Sussex.
Carers UK: Organisation representing the views and interests of carers. They campaign for change and offer information and advice on carers' rights.
Princess Royal Trust for Carers: Organisation that campaigns for better support for carers. Includes an online directory with information on a wide range of subjects that affect carers.
The National Care Line: A not-for-profit organisation that gives information about care and support to older people, their carers and their families.

Care for the Carers – Young carers: The Young Carers Service supports young people who provide substantial, physical or emotional care for a family member. Includes clubs, one to one support, and activities and trips.
Young Carers.net: Online service for young carers from The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Young Carers can join a supportive online community with discussion boards and a chat room led by online youth workers who also answer email questions.
Hastings and Rother Association – young carers: Helping young carers locally, to have some time out from caring each week.