Are you a Carer?

If you are looking after an ill or disabled relative or friend and your choices are restricted because of this, or if your help is essential to enable somebody to go on living at home, then you are a carer.
The help you give may put a physical and emotional strain on your own health and wellbeing and, recognising this, charities and the government have joined together to give you additional support.

Who We Are
Carers FIRST was established in 1991. We are a voluntary service organisation, operating under the umbrella of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. We run several special projects and maintain a “generic” team to support carers who do not fall into any of our specially funded projects.

They Care: We Think You Will Too

Scarecrow Trail at Tonbridge Castle

Consultation for Carers

The Rotary Club of Tonbridge has organised a "Hero" scarecrow trail from the Castle on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th with funds going to the Carers FIRST Young Carers Connect Project. Various organisations, clubs and pubs are building Hero scarecrows and maps will be available for £1 from 10 a.m. throughout the Bank Holiday Weekend.

It promises to be great fun for all the family. Contact us for more information.

There are a number of public consultations under way. Some of them want the views of carers and service users, some of them want the views of the public in general.

As part of Carers FIRST’s commitment to helping carers to shape services and gain access to services they need, we are happy to help you make your voice heard. Please call us for further information and support, or contact the groups directly. Please go to Consultations for more information.