Carers Week 2013 is from the 10th to the 16th June, please see our events section for what we have coming up
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Welcome to Our new Website!
We are also pleased to announce that the geographical spread of our services is growing.
Are You a Carer?
A carer is someone who supports a family member, friend or neighbour who has a long term condition, disability, illness or who is frail. They are husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, daughters or sons, friends, or even a caring neighbour.
Who are Carers First and Medway Carers Centre
Who are we?
Carers FIRST in Kent & Medway supports carers across West Kent and Medway. It was originally two charities with Carers FIRST working across West Kent and Medway Carers Centre working within Medway. Both charities were established in1991 by carers who wanted to help others in a similar situation to themselves. It is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, providing information and support to carers of people who cannot manage by themselves through ill health, frailty, disability, mental health or substance misuse. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers have skills and expertise in a variety of areas and are a point of contact for individual needs and queries.