Links

USEFUL WEBSITES
www.nhs.uk/carersdirect	Information, advice & support for carers
www.kentcarersemergencycard.org.uk	Free emergency card for carers
www.carersuk.org.uk	Friend or family carers
www.kent.gov.uk/adult_social_service	Kent Care Homes
www.digitalmaidstone.co.uk	Maidstone Borough Council
www.ageuk.org.uk	Information & advice for older people
www.counselandcare.org.uk	Information & advice for older people
www.vitalise.org.uk/	Holidays with care
www.alzheimers.org.uk	Information & advice on dementia
www.mind.org.uk	Mental health
www.sane.org.uk	Mental health
www.rethink.org.uk	Mental health
www.cafamily.org.uk	Parent carers of children
www.mencap.org.uk	Learning disabilities
www.careandsupport.direct.gov.uk	Green Paper - Shaping the Future of Care Together
www.learningdisabilitycoalition.org.uk	Adults with learning disabilities
www.thekentlink.org.uk	Local involvement network for health and social care
www.bluebadge.direct.gov.uk	Interactive map for Blue Padge parking, accessible toilets
www.bower-grove.kent.sch.uk	Link to Maidstone Resource Directory for parent/carers
www.goldinghomes.org.uk	Intensive Floating Support Service
www.thebeatproject.org.uk	Community project covering Snodland, East Malling, Trench and Durrington
www.disabledgo.com	Free disabled access guide
www.dementiawebkentandmedway.org.uk/	Dementia information resource for Kent and Medway
www.topazcommunity.co.uk	Activities & social events for adults with learning and physical disabilies
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits	Benefits adviser service - do it online
www.sibs.org.uk	For brothers & sisters of disabled children and adults