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Chances are you know a carer, or maybe you are one yourself. It can feel lonely but you are not on your own.

Carers Support West Sussex estimates that three out of five adults will become unpaid friend and family carers at some point in their lives.

The charity currently has 31,000 registered members, however, there are 91,000 carers in West Sussex who do not currently access the services the charity has on offer.

Sonia Mangan, chief executive of Carers Support West Sussex, said: “It is about finding that hidden army of carers and letting them know we are here to support them.

“When people are carers they tend to think they are the only one going through it, but then they come to use and there is this sense of relaxation as they meet people who understand and are going through the same thing.”

Carers Support West Sussex offers physical and emotional support and help with finances.

But one issue the charity faces is those that don’t yet identify themselves as a carer.

Carers Support West Sussex says to hidden army of carers - you are not alone