There’s still time to nominate an outstanding carer for the the West Sussex Care Accolades, they’re like the ‘Oscars’ for Care Workers.

Nominations close next Monday at 5pm

The awards recognise the hard work of people working in adult social care including dementia and end of life care.

There are 9 categories for the awards, organised by West Sussex Partners in Care and Sussex County Council.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in October. Winners receive a trophy and shopping vouchers.

For a nomination pack or more information please contact Rosemary Pavoni by email at rosemary.pavoni@wsf-tb.org.uk.

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day today.

West Sussex County Council is reminding people that support is available to anyone who may be having suicidal thoughts.

They say not to go through it alone but to talk to someone with GPs as the best place to start – They can suggest treatment and if necessary refer you to a specialist.

A fostering drop in day is to take place at Crawley library on Thursday the 18th this month.

The session, which is organised by West Sussex County Council, is designed to give people a chance to speak to members of the Council’s fostering team, ask questions and find out more about what being a foster carer involves.

A woman was assaulted while she was walking her dog in Crawley on a footpath between Matthews Drive and Bennett Close on Saturday.

Police have now identified a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident.

The 30-year-old-man contacted the police himself about his involvement.