RESIDENTS facing financial pressure and debt as a result of Covid-19 restrictions can get the support they need thanks to funding of more than £500,000.
East Sussex County Council is supporting organisations with one-off grants to help them offer advice and support to people who finances have been affected by changes in income due to job loss, furlough or shielding. Continue reading
CARE HOME residents have been expressing their creativity taking part in projects to tackle the stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part of Everyday Creativity in Care (ECC) , a project encouraging people to use creative pursuits to express their feelings and connect with others, dementia-friendly art boxes were delivered to nine care homes while residents at two others took part in singing sessions. Continue reading
AN ACCREDITATION scheme giving peace of mind to people needing care and support in their own home has welcomed its 300th member.
Support with Confidence is provided by East Sussex County Council and accredits care and support providers in East Sussex.
MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to play their part in improving support services for adults in East Sussex by joining the People Bank.
The East Sussex County Council initiative wants people who have used adult social care services, or know someone who has, to get involved by completing surveys or being part of discussion groups and project panels.
