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Carer guide
Find out who we consider an unpaid carer and where to start getting support.
Next steps if you're a carer
Get general advice
We work in partnership with Kingston Carers’ Network (KCN) to provide support to carers in Kingston.
KCN can give you impartial information, advice and support you to work out your next steps.
- Kingston Carers' Network
- Email: admin@kingstoncarers.org.uk
- Phone: 020 3031 2757
Find support from local services and charities
Use our community directory, Connected Kingston, to find:
- local services including advice on caring, mental health support and activities to do with the person you care for
- opportunities to connect with other carers, make new friends and support each other
Find support for carers on Connected Kingston
Our services for carers
Find out more services we can help you with, including:
- carers assessments: get tailored advice about support you can access
- make decisions for someone else: information about when you can make care and financial decisions for someone else, like power of attorney
- financial support for carers: Carer's Allowance, disability benefits, and council tax reduction
- workplace rights: flexible working, taking dependency leave, and protection from discrimination
- respite care: how to take a short break from caring
- plan for backup care: how to prepare in case you’re unable to look after the person you care for
- report a safeguarding concern: tell us if you’re worried someone is being abused or neglected