When you spend much of your time looking after someone else, it can be difficult to make space for your own health and wellbeing. Opportunities to access support, meet others and take a little time for yourself can make a difference.
I’m pleased to share an upcoming event from Carers Support West Sussex, bringing together NHS and local wellbeing services in a welcoming community setting.
Health Matters: Promoting Health Equality takes place in Worthing on Wednesday 2 December 2026. The event is open to all unpaid carers, with a particular welcome for people from African, Caribbean, Global Majority and other communities currently less well represented at health-related events.
When and where
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: 10am–3pm
Venue: AudioActive Worthing, 85–87 Montague Street, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3BN
Cost: Free
What’s happening?
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
- Access free NHS health checks and screening information.
- Meet local health professionals and community organisations.
- Find out about health, wellbeing and community support.
- Take part in a creative wellbeing workshop.
- Enjoy free refreshments and receive a wellbeing bag to take home.
Award-winning poet, writer and spoken word artist Akila Richards will lead the creative wellbeing workshop, focusing on rest, reflection and self-care.
No artistic experience is needed. It is an opportunity to get involved in creative activities and conversation, unwind and connect with others.
As someone who uses poetry to bring carers together, I’m particularly pleased to see creativity included alongside practical health information and support.
Why this matters for carers
Carers’ health deserves attention in its own right. Caring responsibilities can leave little time to arrange appointments, seek advice or recognise when our own wellbeing needs support.
People may also face barriers connected with language, cultural understanding or knowing where to turn. This event aims to reach people who may be missing out on health and wellbeing opportunities and help them connect with local services.
You may not use the word “carer” to describe yourself. You might simply see yourself as a relative, partner or friend supporting someone who needs help. Your wellbeing matters too.
Register and drop in
The organisers encourage advance registration so they can provide health check updates and hear about any dietary or interpreter requirements. Once registered, you can drop in at any time between 10am and 3pm.
Register for Health Matters here.
Please share this event with carers, community groups and anyone in the Worthing area who may benefit.
The event is funded by the NHS Health Inequalities Fund.
