About Us

NWK Carers Support is an independent charity providing all the strategic services under both the national and Kent Carers Strategy. Service is provided in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and surrounding areas. NWK Carers have over 1600 active Carers on their register.

The charity continues to develop its services after forming as a voluntary community project over twenty years ago. It is a member organisation driven by Carers who are represented both on its trustee board as well as being active in the organisation. We are a registered charity no: 1109616

Our services are primarily information, advice and guidance; support groups; short breaks; counselling, social events and supportive networking activities. We provide ten Carers’ support groups including two for parent Carers of children with conditions such as autism. There is also a ”transition” group for young adult Carers.

A valuable part of our information and advice service is 1:1 help with benefits advice in the Carers’ home, achieving maximisation of income for Carers/cared for. Some additional advocacy services are also provided. This service contributes over £1million of new money to caring families every year.

Our telephone helpline is the frontline point for Carer referrals, processing the Kent Carers’ Emergency Card and sign posting to services provided by us or other organisations, both statutory and voluntary. We produce and distribute the “Carers Connect” newsletter to 2000 carers, associates and professionals. It is also available from www.carerskent.org/downloads.html

Wherever feasible and practical the charity works in partnership with other organisations. We accept referrals from any source: self-referral, care management, social workers, Community, Ellenor and McMillan Nurses. NWK Carers Support is an NHS Demonstrator site aiming to improve Carers services and awareness through WK NHS, as well as being active participants in the Kent Carers Advisory and Reference Groups.