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Kingston Carers’ Network
Kingston Carers’ Network is a voluntary sector organisation, whose purpose is to provide support and advice to carers of people living in the Royal Borough of Kingston who cannot cope without their help due to illness, disability, mental health problems or substance addiction. We are currently supporting over 4,000 carers including 785 young carers, aged 5-18. It is estimated that the value of care provided by carers each year saves the health service and social care budgets £239 million in our borough alone. We aim to improve the lives of carers by delivering holistic and bespoke services to reflect the diverse and individual needs of carers. Our services include: generic and specialist dementia and mental health carers support, advice and advocacy, benefits support, counselling and emotional support, complementary therapies, a wellbeing programme; peer support groups, social activities, and out-of-hours advice sessions for working carers. Young carers receive a bespoke service that is developed around the child and their own needs, goals and
aspirations. Young carers’ support includes: weekly youth groups and drop-ins; a programme of respite activities and outings each year, one-to-one and mentoring; in-school outreach support, advice and advocacy. KCN works closely with local partners, including the local authority and the clinical commissioning group, whilst raising almost 70% of our funds from charitable sources. In this exceptionally challenging financial climate, this is becoming increasingly difficult at a time when our carers
Quality care at a competitive price
need our support more than ever. The pandemic has caused additional pressures in the lives of carers, with lack of respite and support networks, financial worries and increasing isolation. We continue to work hard and do all we can to support this very special community.
www.kingstoncarersnetwork.org.uk Diane White ceo@kingstoncarers.org.uk
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