Kent Young Carers

Email Address: youngcarers@imago.community
Phone Number: 0300 111 1110

There are over 10,000 Young Carers in Kent and according to BBC research there could be another 30,000 hidden Young Carers!  It is important that Young Carers know that they are not alone in their caring role.

We support Young Carers by promoting positive wellbeing through a variety of activities, workshops and respite. Working with school staff and other professionals, we aim to ensure Young Carers have access to the support they need and know they are not alone.

Young Carers provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with an illness, disability, mental health issue, or addiction. They support the cared-for and other family members with practical tasks, physical care, and emotional support, whilst at the same time trying to live their own life.

We support Young Carers in Kent to minimise the negative impacts of caring and to access social and educational opportunities and emotional support, highlighting the positive impacts of being a carer, such as increased resilience and empathy.

Stat: Children as young of 5 are in a caring role
Stat: 27% of Young Carers aged 11-15 miss school
Stat: 67% of Young Carers are worried about their future

Kent Young Carers is the countywide service for Young Carers aged 5-18 across Kent.  Young Carers are taking on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue.

KYC works with schools, communities, and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops. 

KYC also offer training and information to professionals.

  

For further information please contact the KYC Hub:

Phone 0300 111 1110

Email youngcarers@imago.community 

 

Young Adult Carers aged 16-25 are supported in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale. You can read more about the service on our YAC page here.

    

  

The KYC Hub is available for you to call Monday - Friday 9-5pm to talk about Young Carers' needs and can provide information, advice and signposting. 

 

Referral Form

Does your workforce know how to identify and support Young Carers?

Imago can provide free training for schools, GP surgeries, organisations supporting children and young people and community groups.  By the end of the session you will learn the impact of being a Young Carer, how to prevent inappropriate caring, what support  is available and how to refer .

Book your place now at Young Carers Awareness Training (Kent) | Eventbrite

   

To find out more contact jo.rickword@imago.community