Carers

The service offers information and advice, informal get-togethers, memory clubs, lunches and outings. It also provides support for people looking after someone living with dementia. The venue for the get together varies.

A safe and stimulating environment for people living with a mental illness that promotes independence and better coping skills.

West Kent Crossroads Care supports people who look after someone. If you are providing care or support to a family member or friend because they are ill, elderly, frail or have a physical or learning disability, the service can help. Crossroads Care aims to help you…

Crossroads Care Kent supports people who look after someone. If you are providing care or support to a family member or friend because they are ill, elderly, frail or have a physical or learning disability, the service can help. Crossroads Care aims to help you keep…

The Carers Relief Service offers a break (respite) from looking after someone with learning disabilities. The Personal Support Workers can offer help with shopping, attending hobby and leisure activities, hospital visits, going to parties, clubs, discos and support to attend college. Alternatively, they can stay in the home to enable family/spouse…

Age UK Maidstone manage a number of centres and services which aim to help older people to improve their own wellbeing and promote independence. The Mill Street office in Maidstone (ME15 6XW) offers a wide range of wheelchairs for hire. The Maidstone Community Support Centre (ME14 1HH) offers help…

The service offers impartial advice on adaptations and equipment in your home; help with gadgets; benefits; help with form filling; home maintenance; information to enable you to consider your options for housing as your needs change and advice on how to stay safe in your home. Trusted volunteer drivers…