Carers First was established in Tonbridge in 1991, by carers who wanted to help others in a similar situation. The charity has since grown in size and geographical reach to support unpaid carers in their local communities across Lincolnshire, Essex, Southend-on-Sea, Medway, Croydon, Haringey, Waltham Forest, and Merton. Co-production and collaboration is at the heart of how we operate.

We provide practical information and support online and via our helpline; making it easier for carers to continue living their lives to the fullest.