Welcome to Carers FIRST Medway

It is estimated there are over 22,500 people in Medway providing care for a relative or friend. Carers do an amazing job, and have the right to be supported. You do not have to wait until you are struggling or there is a crisis before you ask for support. The earlier you get help, the more difference it can make.  

  Find out what support we provide in Medway by visiting our Services pages or contact us to talk about your caring situation.

Young Carers Awareness Day 2020

Young Carers Awareness Day is an annual event, organised by Carers Trust, and is taking place on Thursday 30th January 2020.

Every day across the UK thousands of young people help to look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol.

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Christmas Information for Carers

Carers FIRST will close on Christmas Eve at 3.30pm. On 27th, 30th and 31st December, we will have a small staff team working who can pick up on any urgent issues. 

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Upcoming Events

Medway Events

Carers2gether peer support group- Relaxing reflexology taster session

Carers2gether is a new carers peer support group in Medway (Carers only) which usually meets in the meeting room at the ...

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Medway Forum Respite Event Planning Meeting

Meeting for Medway Forum members to continue planning the Forum respite event (April 2020) Please contact Sue G or Ha...

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Mental Health Support Group

A small group who meet regularly for support , information & to have a break from their caring role. Open to those c...

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