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They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: info@carersuk.org
There is a wealth of information Carers Trust or NHS Online about carers and caring. Below are some specific links that we hope you will find useful.
Caring responsibilities can make it difficult to maintain friendships or develop new ones. Telling your friends you're a carer is important so they understand and can support you.
Caring for someone can be a full-time job, but it's essential that you take time out for yourself too. Read our guide to accessing breaks and respite.
Do you know your tenancy rights as a carer? Are you aware of all your care at home options? Do you need tips on moving someone around the home?
Help claiming benefits, looking after your bank balance and understanding the legal issues of caring.
Information and support for anyone who cares for a relative or friend, who due to physical or mental illness, age-related difficulties, disability or an addiction, cannot manage without your support.
Crossroads Care Kent help Carers to make a life of their own outside caring by providing quality care services offering peace of mind while they enjoy some time to themselves.
The Carents Room is the go-to place for people supporting elderly parents. They give you the information and connections you need to ensure your parents get the best possible care.
Many young people do not consider themselves to be young carers. Maybe you're just looking after someone in your family who needs help and are getting on with what needs to be done. A carer is defined as a family member (or paid helper) who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled adult.
In order to care safely and stay in good health, young carers need information, support, respect and recognition. Many young carers continue to go unrecognised, and although they spend a lot of time looking after someone, they frequently say they feel invisible.
The Carers support Centre uses a family centred approach to provide information, advice and support to young carers and their families.
At Hamstreet Surgery, we do our best to help you look after young carers, as well as the person you care for.
Our Carers Champion is Chris. If you have any queries about how we can help you, please call the Surgery and ask for Chris.
We offer:
It is difficult looking after someone. It’s important for you to have some help and support for yourself. At Live Well Kent, we have a ‘no wrong door’ approach. You can get help from us through any of the charities and service providers in our network.
Website: https://livewellkent.org.uk/how-to-get-help/
It is important that you let your school know you are a young carer, speak to someone you know and trust, for example a tutor. Some schools run groups especially for young carers.
Advice on looking after a parent, brother or sister; and information on fitting in socialising with caring and dealing with feelings.
Information for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults.
Hamstreet Surgery - 01233 730190
If you have any queries or require any further information that you cannot find on this page, please call the Surgery and ask for our Carers Champion.