Carers O Clock provides support to adult carers across East Sussex, commissioned through the East Sussex County Council Carers' Hub.
 

There is evidence of the growing need for support for carers;

• 96% of carers feel stressed, with 63% describing being stressed a lot

• 89% are feeling alone or isolated with 24% parent carers reporting little or no social contact, which is the highest in four years

• 88% feel that their wellbeing has been affected as a result of the caring role

• 87% of carers are reporting impact on their physical health

• 79% of carers are affected financially

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​(Ref. The Care for the Carers’ Carers Voices Annual Report 2024)

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Carers O'Clock sessions take place every month at two venues in East Sussex (in Eastbourne and Uckfield) led by a team of artists. The sessions provide opportunities for carers to meet and engage in creative activities together in a safe and supportive environment. Carers also benefit from a freshly cooked lunch and refreshments. 

"I look forward to these events every month.  I know that everyone there understands the difficulty of keeping our essential selves from disappearing amongst all the care needs"