Kingston Carers Network (KCN)
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Name of organization
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Kingston Carers Network (KCN) |
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Type of organization
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Charity / voluntary |
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Address
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Noble Centre, 109a Blagdon Road, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 4BD |
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Telephone number
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020 3031 2757 |
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Website address
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Info about organisation
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Kingston Carers Network (KCN) is an independent voluntary sector charity providing advice, advocacy, information and support to unpaid carers. KCN supports carers to access benefits and allowances and to pursue appeals, where necessary. Where carers meet the criteria and are willing, we will signpost or refer to other agencies, such as Age Concern or KCAB for benefit advice, due to our limited capacity. Our legal advisor will advise on unsuccessful benefit claims and support appeals and tribunal preparations, where required. We also give advice on community care issues, health and social care services, as well as providing a range of social and wellbeing services, including support groups, counselling, outings and complementary therapies. |
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Client group (details of any specific client group or criteria)
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Unpaid Carers – young and adult carers supporting someone in the borough with a disability, illness, frailty or substance addiction |
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How the public access our service
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You can fill in the Initial Contact Form available on our website, or you can contact Carol Harvey at carers1@kingstoncarers.org.uk or on 020 3031 2753 |
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Preferred method of receiving referrals from Adviser Forum members |
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Can non member agency refer clients? |
Yes, with consent from carer |
