Sevenoaks says there’s support for both adult carers and young carers, plus some related help for people caring for someone with a disability or dementia. The main routes are a carer’s assessment, young carer support through Imago, and advice from national carers organisations.
| Support available | Who it’s for | What it offers | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carer’s assessment | Unpaid carers of someone over 18 | A free assessment of your caring role and the impact on your wellbeing | Request a carers assessment |
| Young carers support | Young carers under 18 | Support via Imago | Young carers - Imago |
| Young adult carers support | Young adult carers | Virtual sessions with CV help, personal statements, interview tips, workplace empathy and more | — |
| Care and wellbeing advice | People caring for someone with a disability | Advice and information on care and wellbeing support | Care and wellbeing |
| Dementia support for carers | People caring for someone with dementia | Information and support through Alzheimer’s Society and Dementia UK, plus a 24-hour dementia helpline from Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services | Dementia |
| Support from national charities | Carers and care leavers | Advice and entitlements from organisations like Coram Voice, Catch22, Become and the Care Leavers’ Association | — |
If you’re caring for an adult, Sevenoaks says you can ask for a carer’s assessment through Kent County Council. For young carers, the council points people to Imago as the main support service provider in Sevenoaks District.