Welcome to The Association of Carers website

We are happy that you have visited our website. Carers are too easily forgotten, they work so hard, hidden and often isolated in their homes, caring for someone that obviously means the world to them.

They are deeply appreciated by the one they care for – but does society recognise their value?

There are around 17,000 carers in Hastings, St Leonards on Sea, Bexhill and Rother
Have you ever considered the extra responsibilities a carer has?
How would you feel if someone you loved became ill and needed constant care?

About us

The Association of Carers offers a friendly and effective respite service to Carers and their loved ones they care for within Hastings and Rother. Established in 1987 the association is a recognised provider of services that supports Carers and their families within their homes.

We provide a free home based respite service to Carers by introducing volunteers into their homes, offering companionship and support to the person they care for for a few hours. This allows the Carer some time to themselves to either shop, take up an activity, meet friends or keep an appointment, knowing that the one they care for is safe and in friendly company.

We also provide the same great service for Carers between 7 and 18 visit our Young Carers page to find out more!

New and Future Services:

Computer Help at Home for Carers and their Loved one, to ease isolation and make life a bit easier contact the office for more information – this service is limited at presnt but we hope to develop it further soon!

We are planning to develop a Peer to Peer Support project which will provide weekly telephone support from an ex Carer or someone who has empathy for Carers, a service for Carers in East Sussex to off load anxieties, woes, stresses and any other feelings they feel they can’t share with Friends or family.  This will be a confidential service and all volunteers will be trained and will call the Carer so it will be free to all Carers.  To register an interest for the service or to volunteer please contact the office.

Our Aims

• To promote the welfare of Carers and their dependants within their community
• Encourage their independence and support them in their caring role
• To raise the community’s awareness of Carers’ issues

At present the committee employ three people to administer the day to day running of the office and the provision of services.A Services Manager and a PR & Fundraising Manager both full time and a Part time Outreach & Project Worker.