coronavirus

Unpaid carers who haven’t received their vaccine yet can book an appointment or visit their nearest walk in centre

Free PPE for Carers in Kent

Free PPE available for Kent Carers who look after a relative or friend.

Kent COVID19 community champions initiative

Coming Together while Staying Apart – The Fight against Covid‐19 To help in the fight against the virus, Kent and Medway are looking for residents with an interest in health… Read more »

Services available during lockdown

Connect Well East Kent has produced a comprehensive guide to services available in East Kent during lockdown.

Carers UK have launched a new survey for unpaid Carers to help understand how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Carers’ lives. If you’re an unpaid Carer, we invite you to take part in the research.

Becoming a Carer for the first time in a pandemic

Many people have found themselves looking after someone during lockdown for the first time in their lives. This is never a planned life event and would be hard even during ‘normal’ times. Catherine shares her experience.

Carers Trust survey shows impact of Coronavirus on Young Adult Carers

Carers Trust survey shows significant increases in the amount of time young people are spending on caring for family members or friends due to Coronavirus. And the survey also shows increases in stress, and a steep decline in mental health among young Carers and Young Adult Carers.