Throughout our lives most of us will either give
or receive care.
Many people do not class themselves as carers: they
are mums and dads, husbands, wives, partners, brothers, sisters,
friends and neighbours. Carers come from all walks of life, ages
and backgrounds, carers are not a separate or distinct group of
other people and caring touches all of our lives.
Kent County Council's agreed definition of a carer
is:
"A carer is someone who looks after family, partner
or friend in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a
disability. The care they provide is unpaid".
Carer's emergency card launched
To coincide with Carer's Rights Day on 5 December,
we have launched the Kent Carers' Emergency Card to give carers
peace of mind when they are away from the person they look after.
Find out more
about the card and how to get one.
Carers' strategy announced
A new carers' strategy has been announced which
sets out the Government's short-term agenda and long-term vision
for the future care and support of carers.
Find out more (this link will open in a new
window).
Dementia consultation
The Department of Health is developing a national
strategy for dementia services.
Find out more (this link will open in a new
window).
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