https://crossroadskent.org/blog https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/macmillan-macmillan-volunteer-service-in-kent-close/46 macmillan-macmillan-volunteer-service-in-kent-close Wed, 13 May 2026 08:40:01 +0000 Crossroads Care Kent's Macmillan funded support support service will come to an end on 31st July 2026 after 14 years of operation. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/andy-finished-marathon-for-crossroads/45 andy-finished-marathon-for-crossroads Fri, 01 May 2026 10:10:19 +0000 Andy ran the London Marathon for the unpaid carers of Kent. Here's why it matters — and how you can help too. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/help-sittingbournes-young-carers/44 help-sittingbournes-young-carers Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:16:48 +0000 Vote for our Sittingbourne Young Carers group at your local Tesco and help us win a grant of up to £1,500 https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/2025-crossroads-care-kent/43 2025-crossroads-care-kent Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:50:58 +0000 Throughout 2025, Crossroads Care Kent worked tirelessly to deliver quality care support services across every corner of Kent. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/crossroads-paid-services/42 crossroads-paid-services Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:13:09 +0000 Crossroads Care Kent is launching Paid Services, offering flexible, high-quality care at home for people across Kent. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/recharge-nature-wellbeing-day-carers-rspb-dungeness/41 recharge-nature-wellbeing-day-carers-rspb-dungeness Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:50:31 +0000 Carers from across Kent enjoyed a relaxing morning at RSPB Dungeness with nature, workshops, and time to unwind. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/crossroads-care-kent-win-mental-health-charity-year-award-kent-charity-awards/40 crossroads-care-kent-win-mental-health-charity-year-award-kent-charity-awards Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:23:22 +0000 https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/kims-incredible-wing-walk-crossroads-care-kent/39 kims-incredible-wing-walk-crossroads-care-kent Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:01:39 +0000 From the ground to the skies, Kim’s Wing Walk was a bold way to raise funds for Crossroads Care Kent. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/were-finalist-again/38 were-finalist-again Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:14:23 +0000 We’re Finalists! Our Carers Counselling Project Recognised in the Kent Charity Awards 2025. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/carers-wellness-day/37 carers-wellness-day Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:09:52 +0000 What a Day! Read our Dungeness Wellness Event Wrap-Up https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/carers-week-yoga-and-wellness-event/36 carers-week-yoga-and-wellness-event Fri, 16 May 2025 14:20:27 +0000 Take a breath, reconnect with nature, and enjoy a special Carers Week event, free of charge, at the stunning RSPB Dungeness reserve. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/dont-mind-gap/35 dont-mind-gap Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:20:51 +0000 Our youngest volunteers, Simar and Nikki, support our eldest client, Pearl. A beautiful reminder that care, kindness, and connection can span generations. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/kim-skydiving-crossroads-care-kent/34 kim-skydiving-crossroads-care-kent Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:14:24 +0000 Kim is taking the leap to support unpaid carers—help her reach new heights for Crossroads Care Kent! https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/join-our-team/33 join-our-team Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:09:21 +0000 Join Our Team at Crossroads Care Kent – Make a Difference Every Day! https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/counselling-service-growth-supporting-carers-across-kent/32 counselling-service-growth-supporting-carers-across-kent Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:15:58 +0000 Our Counselling Service has grown significantly, thanks to generous funding from the Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance and support from local facility providers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/supporting-world-cancer-day-2025-kent-medway/31 supporting-world-cancer-day-2025-kent-medway Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:05:11 +0000 This World Cancer Day, we invite you to participate—whether by sharing your story, joining events, or helping to create awareness. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/2024-macmillan-crossroads-volunteer-service-client-survey-results/30 2024-macmillan-crossroads-volunteer-service-client-survey-results Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:39:34 +0000 Discover the results of our 2024 Macmillan Crossroads Volunteer Service Client Survey and see what our clients have to say. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/kcc-kent-county-council-wellbeing-consultation-2025/29 kcc-kent-county-council-wellbeing-consultation-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:06:14 +0000 Kent County Council is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to community wellbeing services in Kent. Your input will help shape these vital services. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/christmas-song-young-carers/28 christmas-song-young-carers Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:13:46 +0000 Sir Ed Davey and the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers Choir have collaborated to create Love is Enough, a moving Christmas song written by young carers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/celebrating-staffs-long-service-dedication/27 celebrating-staffs-long-service-dedication Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:38:05 +0000 We proudly celebrate the dedication of our team members who have reached 10 and 20 years of service at Crossroads Care Kent. Their commitment is invaluable to our mission. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/celebrating-our-volunteer-jackie-masters/26 celebrating-our-volunteer-jackie-masters Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:39:22 +0000 We are proud to celebrate our volunteer, Jackie Masters, who was recognised as the runner-up in the prestigious Barry Clout Award for her dedication and impact. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/free-lung-health-checks-kent/25 free-lung-health-checks-kent Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:41:53 +0000 Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding lung cancer and learning about free local lung health checks in Kent https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/great-shot-dale-hill-golf-club-captains-kents-carers/24 great-shot-dale-hill-golf-club-captains-kents-carers Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:20:31 +0000 Dale Hill Golf Club Captains raised £2,900 for Crossroads Care Kent to support respite care for unpaid carers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/carers-counselling-space-thanet-broadstairs/23 carers-counselling-space-thanet-broadstairs Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:38:34 +0000 We’re pleased to partner with Chartwell House Care Home in Broadstairs, who have kindly provided a safe counselling room for our sessions in Thanet. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/supporting-dartford-carers-vital-energy-grant-initiative/22 supporting-dartford-carers-vital-energy-grant-initiative Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:29:36 +0000 We are excited to announce our partnership with Dartford Borough Council to offer a one-off energy grant to support carers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/our-counselling-team-growing/10 our-counselling-team-growing Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:06:46 +0000 We are growing our counselling team and our capacity with new members to better serve carers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/empowering-unpaid-carers-crossroads-care-kents-commitment-support/5 empowering-unpaid-carers-crossroads-care-kents-commitment-support Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:06:49 +0000 In the heart of Kent, there exists a silent yet significant group of individuals whose dedication and sacrifice often go unnoticed—the unpaid carers. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/crossroads-care-kent-empowering-unpaid-carers-kent/4 crossroads-care-kent-empowering-unpaid-carers-kent Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:55:14 +0000 In today's society, unpaid carers often find themselves juggling the responsibility of caring for their loved ones while trying to maintain some semblance of their own lives. It's a challenging balance, but one that Crossroads Care Kent is dedicated to supporting. Our mission is clear: to provide quality care services that enable unpaid carers in Kent to lead fulfilling lives beyond their caregiving duties. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/carers-breaks-need-be-free/12 carers-breaks-need-be-free Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Caring for a loved one is demanding and often round-the-clock, exacerbated by rising living costs. Carers desperately need breaks to maintain their health and well-being. At Crossroads Care Kent, we advocate for free, easily accessible breaks, ensuring carers receive the support they deserve. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/donations-saying-thank-you-and-keeping-touch/16 donations-saying-thank-you-and-keeping-touch Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000 We want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has continued to support us and make donations to us, particularly over the last few years. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/carers-need-get-their-doctors-appointments-too/17 carers-need-get-their-doctors-appointments-too Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Carers need to attend their own doctors' appointments as well. Their health is crucial to their ability to provide care effectively. However, finding time for these appointments can be challenging, especially when there's no one to take over their caregiving duties. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/impact-report-2022-published/14 impact-report-2022-published Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0000 We have just published our 2022 Impact Report, which highlights our achievements, our mission, our vision for the future of caring for Carers and the challenges we face in delivering it. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/importance-high-quality-replacement-care/18 importance-high-quality-replacement-care Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Being a carer for someone who can't be left alone is challenging, especially if there's no one to take over. Carers often feel overwhelmed and struggle to find even a short break. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/celebrating-carers-week/19 celebrating-carers-week Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 It's crucial that carers receive a break. Their well-being is essential, as it allows them to continue providing the necessary support and care. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/we-are-kent-care-charity-year/15 we-are-kent-care-charity-year Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 We are honoured to have our work supporting unpaid carers recognized. During these challenging times, it means a lot that Crossroads Care Kent has received this award. https://crossroadskent.org/blog/post/why-should-breaks-be-one-/20 why-should-breaks-be-one- Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0000 At Crossroads Care Kent, we know carers need breaks to maintain their well-being and sense of self amidst the demands of caregiving.