Looking after your self or caring for someone

Help and support for people who care for the older people, ill or disabled.

General

Help for people in need
Small Repairs Project - small one-off repairs available for the elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities.
Intensive Home Support - Home care for assistance with personal and practical care.
Home Care North - providing practical care and help to adults who need support to live independently in their homes.
Home Care South - providing personal care and practical help to adults who need support to live independently in their homes.
Hospital at home team - provides short-term treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care for patients in their own home.
KC Carers - local charity providing support to people who need or provide care. Improving the quality of life of carers.

Services for older people
Counsel and Care (for the elderly) - an advice service for older people, their carers and professionals.
Independent Care Services - home care and support for those over retirement age.

Services for adults with a disability
Children with disabilities
Action Disability Kensington and Chelsea (ADKC) - promotes and enhances the quality of life of people with physical and/or sensory impairments who live or work in Kensington and Chelsea.
Transport and mobility, including information about Freedom Passes
The Purple Badge Scheme
Assisted Living Foundation

Services for those concerned about mental health
Children's mental health
Mental After-Care Association - a national charity providing services in the community for people with mental health needs and their families.

Services for people affected by HIV/AIDS
Children affected by HIV/AIDS
ACET - AIDS care, education and training.
Blackliners Helpline - care, support and information for black people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Breast Cancer Care - national organisation offering support and information to those affected by breast cancer.