Tel: 07586 340 592
Tel: 07586 340 592
DRI facilitates regular carers support groups in East Sussex across several locations including Eastbourne, Uckfield, St. Leonards, Peacehaven and Seaford.
These carer support groups for unpaid carers from diverse ethnic backgrounds offer an opportunity to meet and share experiences, as well as offering holistic support that includes activities, speakers, and lessons.
The groups also support these carers to engage with the existing carer support services including advice, guidance, and digital support available to them.
If you’re looking for helpful contacts of organisations that can support unpaid carers in East Sussex, we recommend accessing our Directory for people from diverse cultures who look after someone.
Being a carer means that you regularly look after someone who couldn’t cope without your support. This person could be a friend, family member, or neighbour, and the need for care may come from illness, disability, mental health challenges, addiction, or aging, for example.
If you provide care for someone, whether it’s occasionally, once a day, once a week or all the time, you are likely considered a carer.
Caring roles are diverse, and many carers may not initially identify themselves as carers. However, if you are a carer, you can benefit from the support and resources offered by organisations like Diversity Resource International (DRI) and Care for the Carers.
We want to make your caring journey a little easier.
Each of our current support groups in East Sussex have monthly meetings and are located in the following towns:
When assigning a support group to a carer, we carefully consider their language, cultural background, and preferences, including requests for same-gender groups.
Currently, this is how our 7 support groups for carers in East Sussex are distributed:
Carer support group for Chinese-speaking carers of all genders.
Carer support group for carers of all ethnic backgrounds and genders.
Carer support group for female cares of all ethnicities.
Carer support group for Arabic-speaking female carers.
Carer support group for Chinese-speaking carers of all genders.
Carer support group for Russian-speaking carers of all genders.
Carer support group for Arabic-speaking female carers.
If you’re interested in joining a support group, we welcome you to fill out our referral form. If you have any difficulties completing the online form, you can download the document by clicking the button below, fill in your details and send it to us by email at admin@driorg.com or by post.
You can also fill out the referral form on behalf of someone else.
If you have any questions or have any difficulties completing the form, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to assist you and ensure you feel supported!
Get a break from your daily activities.
Connect with people who understand your role as a carer.
Receive information about the support and benefits available.
Have the confidence to discuss topics in your native language.
Enjoy a safe space to speak out and feel listened by others.
