Carers

The service offers peer support for people looking after someone living with a mental illness. A safe place that provides confidential advice and information in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A safe and welcoming group for people looking after (being an unpaid carer for) someone living with mental illness. The group helps people to come together to share experiences and support each other. The informal group discussions provide valuable information and the more formal meetings with guest speakers also provide…

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…

Which? Elderly Care offers free, independent and practical advice about looking after elderly / older people. Some of the issues covered include: Accessing local authority and NHS care and support Benefits and allowances for older people Changing care needs Dealing with changing care needs Dealing with…

We provide a wide range of sevices and support for older people in Gravesend, Northfleet, Swanscombe & Greenhithe, Dartford and the surrounding areas. These include day and community services, freshly cooked meals to your door and vital dementia respite support.

Sevenoaks Counselling is run by Christians and offers professional counselling to the whole community.  The number of sessions will vary depending on whether short or long term counselling is appropriate. No one is turned away on the grounds of not being able to pay the…

We are an independent charity providing specialist end of life care for people facing the challenge of a life-limiting illness, and support for their families. Our catchment area includes Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge and Malling and the surrounding villages. We care for nearly 1,000 patients and…

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.

CARM (Caring All together on Romney Marsh) provides support to older and vulnerable people living in Romney Marsh and rural Ashford. The service aims to improve well-being and to help people remain independent. It also offers a welcoming environment for people looking after someone. If…

Hospice in the Weald is a charity that offers palliative care in West Kent and East Sussex. Palliative care describes specialised medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, physical stress, and mental stress of…