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0300 303 1555 WHO CARES? www.carersfirst.org.uk Every year, in the UK, 2 million people move in and out of caring situations Every day in the UK, 6,000 people take on new caring roles There are over 25,000 Carers in Kent (according to the census) We care because you do

provides care or support to another person.” 0300 303 1555 www.carersfirst.org.uk Who is a Carer? “someone who, in an unpaid capacity provides care or support to another person.” 3 in 5 of us will become a carer at some point in our lives. We care because you do

Who is Carers FIRST? 0300 303 1555 Carers FIRST was founded in 1991. www.carersfirst.org.uk Who is Carers FIRST? Carers FIRST was founded in 1991. Carers FIRST merged with Medway Carers Centre in 2009 and became Carers FIRST in Kent & Medway Provide a range of services to Carers and their families in South West Kent, Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley, Medway. One of the largest carers centre in the UK with a turnover of over £2m One of over 150 network members of Carers Trust We care because you do

What do we do? We offer emotional support 0300 303 1555 www.carersfirst.org.uk What do we do? We offer emotional support We offer practical advice to help care for your loved ones We refer to other services in the area. We care because you do

0300 303 1555 www.carersfirst.org.uk We provide social opportunities, trips and activities so Carers can meet other people in similar situations  We stay in regular contact through our carers hub phone line, website, newsletter and social media We care because you do

Our Model 0300 303 1555 GP & Hospital CARERS HUB Schools & Colleges www.carersfirst.org.uk GP & Hospital Schools & Colleges Social Services Marketing Carer Champions Pharmacies Private Sector Partnerships CARERS HUB Telephone Email Chat Website Text Social Media Triage to assess level of need Referral to appropriate service:- Universal, Telephone or Face to Face We care because you do

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0300 303 1555 How to get support from Carers FIRST Call our dedicated help line 0300 303 1555 And speak to our trained support coordinators Email referrals to referral@carersfirst.org.uk Anyone can be a carer and anyone can refer someone that they think will benefit from our support (as long as they have the carer’s permission) www.carersfirst.org.uk We care because you do