SELSEY CARERS SUPPORT GROUP

History of the Group: 

The group was formed in 2000 to help meet the needs of Carers in the Selsey area. 

            The role of a Carer can be lonely and stressful,

            particularly for a 24-hour-a-day Carer.

            We are a group of Carers and former Carers

            who have come together to support each other.

            We meet once a month to share ideas and

            information, and to give help where we can.

            Even if you do not feel able to be a member or

            come to a group meeting, we should still like to

            know you and be on the end of a phone for you.

            Membership is free.

            We produce a free bi-monthly Newsletter to

            keep you up-to-date with caring matters and to

            inform you of events.

Our main purpose is to provide broad and meaningful support to ALL Carers in the Selsey area by:

Helping you to be better informed

Improving recognition and respect for the caring role

Helping to reduce isolation and loneliness

Promoting your interests

Giving you a voice to seek changes in services

Assisting in resolving your caring problems

History of the Group as as written by Janet Harris M.B.E, President of the Selsey Carers support group, for the March 2006 issue of Selsey Life