Are you a carer?

"Being a carer should be worn as a badge of honour. We save the government money and care for someone we love." Victor.

"It's about love and duty" Elaine.

Do you look after your husband, wife, parent, child or neighbour? Caring is often something we do for our loved ones, without thinking about it and without realising we are a carer.

A carer is anyone, including children and adults who look after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support. The care they give can be unpaid or they receive carers allowance.

Caring can be very rewarding, but without support it can also have a negative impact on a person’s own health and wellbeing, their finances, and social opportunities. It is important to know what support is available to you from us as your GP surgery.

We hold a Carers Event on the First Wednesday of each month between 12:30 - 2:00pm at the surgery. Tea /Coffee and cakes are provided. Everyone is welcome.

Chrissi Twitchen is our Carers Support lead and she is supported by the care coordinators  - Karen & Jo  

What is Social Prescribing?

Social Prescribing gives you the chance to talk about the non-medical challenges in your life that may be poorly impacting on your health and wellbeing. Through supportive conversations, we can help you to explore ways to feel more in control of your situation. We can make you aware of the choices you have to connect with local resources, services, or activities in your community.

Are you:

• Feeling lonely or disconnected and looking for a greater sense of belonging?
• Curious about finding local groups, activities or opportunities to learn something new?
• Looking for purpose or struggling with a financial or housing issue and unsure where to turn?

If you answered yes to any of these, our Chichester Social Prescribing team is here to help link you to support.

Please contact reception for further information. You can also refer yourself through the following link below.

https://www.chichester.gov.uk/socialprescribing

Young Person Social Prescribing Service

Social Prescribing gives you the chance to talk about the non-medical challenges in your life that may be poorly impacting on your health and wellbeing. Through supportive conversations, we can help you to explore ways to feel more in control of your situation. We can make you aware of the choices you have to connect with local resources, services, or activities in your community.

Who we support

We work with anyone aged 13 and over.

• Chichester Youth Connections is a social prescribing service for young people aged 13 to 25 in the Chichester District. It aims to support emotional health and wellbeing by helping young people who may be experiencing:

  • Loneliness or isolation
  • Low confidence
  • Disconnection from community or peers
  • Uncertainty about next steps in life

  The service offers confidential, informal one-on-one sessions with a Young Person Link Worker, who listens without judgment and helps co-create a personalised support plan. This plan may include connections to:

  • Counselling or mental health services
  • Career, housing, or financial advice
  • Social, creative, or sports activities
  • Volunteering opportunities

  Young people can access 6–8 tailored sessions, either in person, online, or by phone. The service is free, and referrals can be made by individuals or professionals via a simple online form at www.chichester.gov.uk/chichesteryouthconnections