Lizzie & John's world crumbled when he was diagnosed with dementia. @Crossroads_Kent were there to support the couple in their darkest hour. Now Lizzie has nominated the charity for a wellbeing award to thank them for their support. Read the article: https://t.co/cigMo142a7

Congratulations to @Crossroads_Kent on being nominated for the 2024 Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards. The awards celebrate kindness and compassion, wellbeing and mental health initiatives. To submit a nomination visit https://t.co/FNwjnE2ckD

Really pleasing to see the needs of young carers being considered in the debate around attendance in Parliament this week. There is increasing data showing the impact that being a young carer can have on attendance/attainment and life chances, if not properly supported.

‘It’s just nice to talk to other Carers’ Angie is a Carer for her son who has Down’s Syndrome, but also cares for several other family members. to watch Angies Story go to: https://t.co/CVxtK8oQAw

With the @APPGYCandYAC inquiry finding that some young carers cannot access Young Carers Assessments 10 years on from Children and Families Act, and with the right to Carer's Leave coming this Spring, it's a really timely opportunity to look at young carers' rights. Please do RT

Our grateful thanks goes out to The Salvation Army UK who have shown their commitment to the sector and signed up as a Supporter Member of The Care Workers’ Charity. We’re so grateful. This support helps us to support over 10,400 care workers with over £5.9 million in grants.

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Over the next couple of months, @CarersTrust and @YCAlliance have got a number of exciting webinars relating to young carers and young adult carers which you can now book onto. Book your places via https://t.co/cbT0BPsXAO

VIDEO: the founder of a Kent charity that supports young carers will be representing the county at a carol service at Westminster Abbey. Jan Hall from @crossroads_kent will be joining the Princess of Wales at the Together at Christmas event #kmfmnews

Family carers across Kent do an amazing job supporting elderly, frail or disabled relatives. So it was a pleasure to meet the @Crossroads_Kent team who provide respite care and support to carers so that they can keep doing what they're doing, day in day out 🙌

Have you registered with your GP as a carer? It’s important that your GP is aware you’re a carer so they can provide you with relevant support and advice🩺 We have a template letter you can use to register here: https://t.co/ldRCzpljZM

📣We are excited about this year's #CarersRightsDay, coming soon on 23 November! This year, we’re highlighting the importance of all carers understanding their rights under the theme Your rights, today, tomorrow and in the future. Find out more: https://t.co/1HlqcrEIrI

Interesting presentation from the Armed Forces Community support to the ICB this morning. Crossroads are proud to support Veteran Carers and their families

Get in touch today with Carers' Support East Kent to see how you can Volunteer to uplift unpaid Carers in your community. volunteering@carersek.org.uk

FREE @acamh webinar ‘Why we need to consider the world of #YoungCarers – Tribute to Jean Tompsett’ with @1CareCollective & @rebeccalacey https://t.co/x8TkUP4DYK Pls share @YoungCarersDun1 @BarnetCarers @NorthantsCarers @APPGYCandYAC @YoungCarersNT @BasingstokeYC @CarersTrustHill

Protect yourself and the person you care for ahead of the winter Unpaid carers can book a Coronavirus autumn booster vaccination appointment today https://t.co/mMkbvXCWNe

Find out more about Angela Rippon, a big supporter of unpaid carers for many years as well as her history with #Strictly Come Dancing Our ambassador has a huge amount of empathy for carers having herself been a carer to her mother https://t.co/kLM22HZJlM

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'Being a carer has left me at breaking point' https://t.co/YbLzkuTyzh via @MetroUK