Whether you work in health, social care, education, housing, community services or the voluntary sector, you are likely to meet carers of all ages in your day-to-day work, though many won't think of themselves as one.

Instead, they may see themselves simply as a parent, partner, child, friend or neighbour supporting someone they care about. As a result, they may not realise support is available.

You could be the first person to recognise someone's caring role and help them find the support available to them.

Small conversations and simple actions can make a significant difference to carer health and wellbeing, helping connect people to practical, emotional and community support before they reach crisis point.

We can:

• Provide carers you refer to us with information, advice, advocacy and support, including carrying out a Carer’s Assessment and helping connect them to the right services.
• Share practical resources, training and support materials with you through our online Resource Hub for professionals.
• Attend team meetings and deliver training and guidance to help staff feel more confident identifying and supporting carers.

"We have found Kingston Carers Network a really valuable service. It's great for the doctors to be able to refer carers to the experts that can really benefit and make a difference to the carer"

- Practice Manager, Manor Drive Surgery