Here is a list of Kent and national organisations that might be useful.

Organisations in Kent

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Service Helpline 0800 500 3014
Blue Badge Scheme Tel 03000 41 62 62
Citizens Advice (Kent branches)
Crossroads Care Kent
Council Tax
Carers may be entitled to assistance with/exemptions from Council Tax, contact your local council:
Ashford Tel: 01233 331111 www.ashford.gov.uk
Canterbury Tel: 01227 862 300 www.canterbury.gov.uk
Dover Tel: 01304 821199 www.dover.gov.uk
Folkestone & Hythe Tel: 01303 853000 www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
Thanet Tel: 01843 577000 www.thanet.gov.uk
Swale (for Faversham Carers) Tel: 01795 417850 www.swale.gov.uk
Crossroads Care Kent Tel 03450 956 701
Short breaks service offering adult Carers a chance to step away from their caring role for a few hours each week.
Disability Information Services Kent (DISK) 01303 226464
Forward Trust
Health Watch Kent
Hi-Kent (for deaf and hard of hearing)
Kent Association for the Blind
Kent Autistic Trust
Kent Dementia Helpline Tel 0800 500 3014 (24hr)
Emotional support and information about local services for those affected by Dementia.
Kent County Council
Tel 03000 416161 (Mon-Fri – 9-5) Tel 03000 419191
(out of hours – for Emergencies only) Text 18001 03000 416161
Email social.services@kent.gov.uk
Live Well Kent
Mental Health Matters Helpline (Kent & Medway) call 0800 107 0160 or visit here
Samaritans (5 branches in Kent)
Stroke Association Kent

Wellbeing Connections Tel 0300 302 0178 covers Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, and Thanet districts. They can support over 55’s and adults with complex needs with social and physical activities, pension age benefits, income maximisation, blue badge applications, and information and advice.