MPs back scheme for carers in Brighton and Hove

Carers Hub was launched last week by the Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove, Alzheimer’s Society and Crossroads Care Brighton, Hove and East Sussex, and will include a support line and dedicated website for carers in Brighton and Hove.

The Carers Hub is set to provide relevant information, advice and access to organisations which can make life easier for carers.

The scheme was supported by Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas and Hove MP Peter Kyle at its launch.

An open top bus sponsored by Brighton and Hove Buses rolled up at the i360 on Friday morning (November 24), to kick start a bus tour going to Churchill Square, Brighton Station and Brighton Marina, where the Carers Hub team spoke to passers-by and distributed information leaflets in order to generate awareness for the new initiative.

Ms Lucas said: “I’m delighted to celebrate the launch of the Carers Hub today, an initiative which will allow The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove to continue to support the many unpaid carers in the city.

"The Carers Centre is a vital resource that makes a significant difference to those managing such heavy responsibilities, helping them to access support and guidance when they need it. The Carers Hub will be a valuable addition to the city, helping to improve the quality of life for carers and young carers in Brighton and Hove.”

Mr Kyle said: "The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove is a vital local charity supporting unpaid carers, and I'm over-the-moon that this successful bid for funding will allow them to continue their vital work.

"The support both young and adult carers receive from the centre is something I'm very proud of so I'm honoured to be supporting the celebration which confirms that their work can continue."

Peter Field, Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex, said: “As patron of the Carers Centre I am delighted at the launch of this new venture and I would like to enlist your support.

"The Carers Centre always puts carer satisfaction at the heart of everything they do, no matter what age a carer is they strive to give them outstanding support. If you feel there is any way you can help, either financially or by volunteering do please get in touch.”

Chris Lau, director of The Carers Centre for Brighton and Hove, said: “We are delighted to continue our work with unpaid carers and take a lead on this initiative, which aims to make unpaid carers’ life a bit easier by having one phone number and one website to get information and support that they well deserve.”

To find out more, call 01273 977 000, or visit: carershub.co.uk