Jane Caley and Jean Holmwood (one of our volunteers and also a trustee of the charity) were interviewed on Uckfield FM on Carers Rights Day (21st November 2019). They talked about some of the issues affecting unpaid carers, and what our charity can do to support them. You
Read more →We are delighted to announce the official opening of the Association of Carers’ first charity shop! Join us and Hastings’ Mayor for the ribbon cutting at 11am, followed by a glass of fizz and some nibbles whilst having a browse. We’ll also be hosting a raffle, with
Read more →We hosted a busy, fun and successful quiz night at the Bo Peep pub in St Leonards last night. Our very own Jane tried her hand at quiz-mistressing and, despite the infuriating lyrics round, she took to it like a duck to water. Speaking of ducks, there
Read more →Roffey Park Carers’ Weekend Break Roffey Park are offering carers a free weekend of relaxation and fun activities. Carers can join in or just chill out and use the excellent facilities and grounds. The weekend break includes all meals, activities and overnight accommodation and is fully funded
Read more →The very brilliant Archway Choir are hosting a Fundraising choir concert in Eastbourne, in aid of the Association of Carers on Saturday the 1st September. They will be performing a range of classics and more recent popular numbers for your entertainment, so we do hope you’d like
Read more →To mark Volunteers Week, we hosted a series of special lunches to celebrate our amazing volunteers and all they do in support of unpaid carers throughout East Sussex. As part of the lunches we presented certificates to a number volunteers in recognition of long voluntary service, including
Read more →Julie, from the Association of Carers, will be attending the Dementia Cafe at Chapel on the Hill in Sedlescombe, this week, as part of Dementia Action Week. The cafe is hosting a sing a long, with a pianist, refreshments and sandwiches. The chapel is a dementia friendly church,
Read more →We will be attending the FREE Health and Social Care Matters event at Seaford Library on 1st May. The session runs from 3pm until 7pm and gives you the chance to find out about Health and Social Care options from local providers. You can also get a free
Read more →We are currently firming up the details for our series of lunches for Volunteers Week, which runs from 1st June to 7th June. The lunches provide an opportunity for us to bring together our volunteers, and allow us to celebrate the amazing work they do to support unpaid
Read more →East Sussex County Council agreed its budget for 2018/19 at its meeting on 6 February. It will see the Council make savings of £17 million. This includes a budget reduction for Adult Social Care and Health of nearly £10 million. The Council are asking for people’s views
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