b'#a network of local support groups; provide, or how often you provide it. If you are aged 16 #a range of equipment to support the person youor 17 you also have the right to a transition assessment care for to live independently; to look at the support you may need as you turn 18 #a carer emergency contact scheme for if youand become a young adult carer.suddenly become unwell and cannot carry out yourWest Sussex Young Carers (Family) Service use a normal caring role; whole family approach to meet the needs of young #a discount card for carers (in partnership withcarers. The team make sure that young carers are localbusinesses); only providing care that is appropriate for their age #benefits advice;and that they have the best possible opportunities, in terms of education, career prospects, friendships and #counselling; and relationships. Services provided may include:#the opportunity to become involved in shaping local#a whole-family assessment, looking at the strengths, services through the Carers Voice Network. challenges and support needs of each person in You can also find information, advice and resourcesyourfamily;specifically designed for family and friend carers#practical information and support for your on our West Sussex Connect to Support website atwholefamily;westsussexconnecttosupport.org/carers-hub. #time out from your caring role to do the things other Carers Support West Sussexchildren or young people enjoy doing;Phone: 0300 028 8888#access to a range of equipment to help with your Email: info@carerssupport.org.ukcaring role;Website: carerssupport.org.uk #counselling and play therapy; andCarers Health Team #putting you in touch with positive role models through our volunteer mentoring and transport projects.This is a team of health professionals who work on a one-to-one basis with family and friend carers whoseThis team also develop training and resources for health is beginning to suffer as a result of their caringother professionals to help them identify and provide responsibilities. You can be referred to this serviceappropriate support to young carers and their families.if there is evidence that your caring role is having aEmail: youngcarers@westsussex.gov.uk (for general significant effect on your physical or emotional healthenquiries, to make a referral or ask for a referral form)(or both). You can be referred by your GP, health andPhone: 01903 270300social care services, voluntary organisations or carers support services. You can also refer yourself. How we support people with Phone: 01243 623521 Email: SC-TR.carerwellbeing@nhs.net social care needsYoung carers Understanding your social care needsIf you are a young carer under the age of 18 and caringOur aim is to support you to live independently in for someone who cant manage without your support,your own home for as long as possible. We provide you have the right to have your needs assessed,information and advice and can direct you to support regardless of who you care for, what type of care youthat is available in your local community to prevent or delay the increase of your social care needs.Supporting you to live well13'