This edition
Carers Benefits Carer ’ s Allowance made simple and how to protect your pension rights
Update from the Carer Support Team Everything you need to know about Blind Persons Allowance
Hospital News Update from the NHS about hospital changes in East Sussex
Staying Healthy News from our partner organisations about how they ’ re looking after your wellbeing
Carers Rights A quick guide to carers law and your rights as a carer
Carers In Touch The latest news from the groups and new training opportunities for carers
East Sussex Carers Forum Find out what happened at the last East Sussex Carers Forum
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East Sussex Carers Card
Businesses across East Sussex are continuing to join the Carers Card scheme , supporting local carers by providing special offers and discounts . The card is available to all carers who have had Carers Assessment ( call Adult Social Care on 0345 60 80 191 to request yours ). Then take your support plan along to your local library who will issue your card .
RECOGNISING UNPAID CARERS IN EAST SUSSEX
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The person named on this pass is entitled to the discounts or offers negotiated for carers by East Sussex County Council . A list of businesses offering these discounts is provided with the card .
Full terms and conditions are available from East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care .
If found , please return this card to : East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care PO Box 5 , County Hall , St Anne ’ s Crescent Lewes , East Sussex , BN7 1S W
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Look out for the Carers Card window sticker or check out the Carers Card Directory at www . cftc . org . uk for special offers in your area and where to use your card . Call us for a copy of the directory .
Carers Trust ambassador for East Sussex announced !
Cheryl Butler , Young Carers Manager at Care for the Carers , has been awarded a prestigious Ambassador role as part of Carers Trust ’ s charity campaign to support fundraising and put the often hidden issue of caring on the map . Cheryl will represent Carers Trust and is amongst the first 50 community Ambassadors to be appointed across the country .
The role was developed to focus on Carers Trust ’ s 2013 charity of the year partnership with The Co-operative which will raise an estimated £ 5 million to tackle feelings of isolation and provide desperately needed breaks , information , advice and support for young adult carers .
Cheryl said : “ I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to be so involved in the charity ’ s partnership with The Cooperative which will deliver a step-change in people ’ s awareness of our cause and raise the money needed to transform young people ’ s lives .”
Laura Vickery , Community Projects Manager at The Cooperative , said : “ We are delighted to be supporting Carers Trust during 2013 . By working together we can make life changing differences to the lives of thousands of 14-25 year-olds in our communities who undertake unpaid practical and emotional caring responsibilities for a family member or friend who cannot cope without their support .”
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