Kingston Carers Network
@KingstonCarers
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Kingston Carers Network (KCN) provides information, advice & support to unpaid carers in Kingston.
Kingston upon Thames
Joined December 2012
What do we miss out on when we care? With the right support in place, we can juggle caring with looking after ourselves ❤️🩹 Find support near you: https://t.co/efJycDgHL3
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The resident doctor strike continues until 19 November 2025 & some services will be affected. During strike action the NHS is still here for people who need it. Use NHS 111. In life-threatening emergencies call 999. https://t.co/CFa2rE9YGc
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Unpaid carers are increasingly caring for longer hours each week, impacting every area of their lives. We are calling for action to improve the lives of millions of carers and to protect the future of the health and care systems in the UK. https://t.co/ttXRNUIMV9
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Strike action is taking place from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November. ➡️ We will contact you if your care is affected ➡️ Our Emergency Department will remain open but waiting times will be longer than usual Read more: https://t.co/zK9pr7zgwJ
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Under-funded, under-resourced and under pressure: these are the challenges facing carers services across the country, including here in #Kingston. Find out more from this latest report from @CarersTrust
#carersservices #carersupport #unpaidcarers
In two years the number of carers registered with local carer organisations in the Carers Trust network has leapt by 9%. Find out more from our annual survey of over 130 local carer organisations in our network: https://t.co/H2ByU0zeEo
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The emergency department at Kingston Hospital is very busy today. If you need urgent care, you may be seen more quickly at our urgent treatment centre (UTC) at Teddington Memorial Hospital, open until 8pm. Where to go for medical help: https://t.co/Ywai41nssk
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Together with @CarersUK and the Carer Poverty Coalition, we’ve written to the Government ahead of the Autumn Budget calling for urgent action on Carer’s Allowance overpayments and justice for unpaid carers. Read our open letter:
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If you are an #unpaidcarer in #Kingston the #CaseyCommission on adult social care wants to hear from you. You can share you personal experiences of and suggestions for change here: https://t.co/GZ43iqL0CR
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Great to have had the opportunity earlier this week to represent @KingstonCarers at the first evidence session of the Casey Commission on Adult Social Care focused on #unpaidcarers Looking forward to seeing the interim findings and recommendations next year.
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@AlisonEBennett @PhoenixGroupUK "The hidden cost of unpaid care: The economic price of locking carers out of work" is part of a partnership between Carers Trust and Phoenix Group delivered through Phoenix Group’s Caring for Carers initiative. The Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement, Phoenix
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Thank you to the @JPFoundation, for recognising the achievements of #youngcarers in #kingston this evening. What a fabulous event at the @Rosetheatre #proudmoment #awardsceremony
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Our next Wellbeing day is Fri 7th & there will be lots of local organisations there to support community members. @showerboxldn will be coming back to @kcahtweets down the road. Come for health checks, haircuts, fuel vouchers, benefit support, careers advice, bike repairs & more!
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We are really excited to have been chosen as one of the @coopuk community fund. We would love it if you could choose us as your cause this year. It will really help fund our wellbeing days which have a positive impact on local residents needing support. https://t.co/USi1Nxxg8j
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Calling all #KingstonSchools : a chance to learn more about the Young Carers in Schools (YCiS) Award at this webinar on 6 November: https://t.co/ipMlpnr6qS
@AforChildren #kingston #youngcarers
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The Children’s Society and Carers Trust will guide you through both the Young Carers in Schools Award and the Award Plus.
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🗓️ Looking after your mental health as a carer can be incredibly challenging. Take a look on our website for some guidance on how to look after yourself: https://t.co/WtTU75kxeD
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We’re sharing this important campaign from Mayor of London to reaffirm that no matter who you are or where you’re from, you are loved and wanted in our city.
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We have two new fantastic roles going at @kingstoncarers so come join the team! - Young Carers Project Manager (FT) - Communications and Community Engagement Officer (PT) Deadline: 3 November. See here for more details: https://t.co/boDSowyKn3
kingstoncarers.org.uk
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This Kinship Care Week, we’re recognising the vital role of kinship carers in Kingston. 🫂 💙 If you’re a kinship carer and need advice or support, visit the AfC website to find out what help is available locally:
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If you support a young adult carer, share this with them 💌 https://t.co/ZTMG7Dex2e
carers.org
Whether you're leaving home or not, starting uni can be daunting - especially when you’re a young carer. Here's some advice I wish I had received.
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"We don't need pity, we need help." Powerful words from #parentcarers in this film from @unibirmingham highlighting the #suicide-risk in parents #caring for a disabled child. Warning: contains content about #suicide
https://t.co/hFCBM4W0Vs
#unpaidcarers
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