Dartford’s published support for carers is mainly through dementia and community support services, plus some wider help that carers may be able to use. The most direct carer-specific help listed is for unpaid adult carers and for carers of people with dementia.
| Support | What it offers | Contact / access |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Service | Support for families and carers of people affected by dementia, including carers groups, one-to-one support for carers, telephone support, home support, memory cafes and carers learning groups | 01474 533990, or Dementia Coordinator 0800 035 2221 |
| 24 Hour Kent Dementia Helpline | Confidential freephone support for people with dementia, their carers, families and friends | 0800 500 3014 |
| Imago Community Navigation Service | Support for unpaid adult carers caring for another adult, plus help linking to local services that can support wellbeing and independence | 0300 011 1969 |
| Royal British Legion | Help with care and independent living, along with wellbeing, financial and employment support | 0808 802 8080 |
| SSAFA | Support with welfare, benefits, advice, housing, disability support and support to older veterans | 0800 731 4880 |
| Veterans UK | Free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline and veterans welfare service | 0808 1914 2 18 |
If the person you care for has dementia, Dartford’s local dementia service looks like the best place to start because it specifically mentions support for carers and families. For broader help, Imago and the Royal British Legion both offer practical support and can point people towards other services.