Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) is an independent charity providing information, advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers of all ages who are caring for someone with an illness, disability or substance misuse problem.

With a 30-year track record of delivering carers services and support across Kingston, KCN acts as a strategic lead for unpaid carers in the borough. We co-chair the Kingston Carers Partnership Board and are commissioned to undertake statutory carer assessments and reviews on behalf of the local authority. 

Our funding partnerships include: the Royal Borough of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Achieving for Children, the National Lottery Community Fund, Garfield Weston, City Bridge Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation and Trust for London.

We are a network partner of the Carers Trust and member of Carers UK.

Our services

Our services to adult carers include: counselling, peer support groups, benefits advice, tribunal representation, mental health support and complementary therapies.

Our Young Carers Project (YCP) includes term time youth groups, holiday respite activities, school outreach, one-to-one mentoring and targeted family support.