A Special Message to Imago Young Carers
During Carers Week we received a special message for our Imago Young Carers across Kent, East Sussex, Southwark, Havering & Bexley from someone you might recognise!
For more about our Young Carer services click here.
Imago Service Update
Due to COVID-19 we have made adjustments to some of our support services to ensure we keep our clients, volunteers and staff as safe as possible. During this time of change we have adapted our services and continue to operate remotely via phone and email. All services are open to new referrals via the Hubs.
Children and Young People Services: youngcarers@imago.community / shortbreaks@imago.community or call 03001 111 110
Adult Support Services:navigation@imago.community or call 03000 111 965
General enquiries: hello@imago.community or call 01892 530 330
Do you need help during Covid-19?
We have compiled a list of local organisations who are there to help you. Click here to see the page.
You can help the 26,000 people who look to Imago for support
They include Young Carers, children with disabilities, adults with complex needs or isolated older adults
We are facing a reduced income due to our charity shop having to close for now, fundraising events being cancelled and people not able to pop coins in our collection tins.
There are many different ways you can make a difference. Details are found on our Donate now page.
We deliver a wide range of projects across Kent, Medway, East Sussex and London.
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SERVICES
Imago Low Cost Telephone/Online Counselling Service for Adults
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Imago have transitioned to telephone/online counselling services and are extending the service to any adult in need, as well as continuing to support Carers.
Please go to https://www.imago.community/Adult-Support/Counselling-Service/How-to-access to self-refer
Social Prescribing
connecting people with appropriate community resources and support services, with the aim of enabling people to increase their independence and ability to self-manage, thereby reducing demand on health services.
Havering Young Carers
Imago Young Carers provide support services to Young Carers in Havering aged 5 to 18.
Medway Wellbeing Navigation Service
assisting patients to better navigate through health, social care and voluntary sector support services.
Southwark Young Carers
Imago Young Carers provide support services to Young Carers in Southwark aged 8 to 24.
Community Care Navigation
Providing information, advice and guidance to adults with complex needs in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.
Adult Carers
Providing Carers Assessments, information, advice and support to Carers from 16 years in Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham and Swale.
Information Highlights
|Action! For Young Carers Action Day 2021
Kent Young Carers staff takes action for Young Carers through sponsored walk
|Investors In People
07 Sep 2020
Success – We invest in people accreditation
We have just received news to confirm we have been successful with our Investors In People audit and will be retaining our accreditation for a further 3 years. This award reflects the excellent leadership and people management within Imago.
The audit commented;
“an organisation that is extremely well run and that puts the needs of its clients and its people at the heart of what it does. The leaders have a clear vision for the organisation and this is underpinned by values that are role modelled from the top and lived by the staff throughout the organisation”.
|Imago & Barnardo's
Our Partnership works together to identify and support Young Carers experiencing negative impacts on their health and wellbeing, as well as those at risk of harm. It is funded by the Department for Education and managed by Barnardo’s.
Prudential My RideLondon 2020
August 15-16th 2020
Open to all!
Free to take part!
Ride anywhere!
Cycle a distance you choose, on a bike/trike/scooter/exercise bike...
Raise £10 or more to support one of our services.
|Eastbourne Local Lottery supports East Sussex Young Carers
This summer 5 lucky players could WIN 1 of 5 £100 B&Q Vouchers
Young Carer cycles 280km in epic fundraiser for charities
12 year old Alfie, a Young Carer, has taken on a major challenge to raise funds for the charities
that have supported him and his family.
You can sponsor him here:
Making a Difference Greetings Cards support Imago
08 Jun 2020
Buy your personalised cards or 3D ecards for any occasion using Making A Difference Cards and help support Imago Community all year round
|Charity Bike Ride
POSTPONED - NEW DATE SUN 11TH OCTOBER
Bike Ride 50km or 100km 26th April 2020
Start at Betteshanger Park Nr Deal CT14 0B5
Save £5 using code BikeRideVIP
Book https://www.kmcharityteam.co.uk/booking/
and choose Imago to ride for
|Charity Colour Run 5k
Colour Run 5k 7th June 2020 10.30am
Betteshanger Park Nr Deal CT14 0B5
Adults £20; 5-16 £12; under 5 free
Book https://www.kmcharityteam.co.uk/booking/
and choose Imago to support
Fire Walk
Halloween Fire Walk 30th October 2020 7pm
Holiday Inn Ashford North TN26 1AR
Booking fee £25 (£5 discount code fire 20)
Book https://www.kmcharityteam.co.uk/booking/
and choose Imago to support
|Adult Carers
Providing Carers Assessments, information, advice and support to Carers from 16 years old in Dartford, Swanley, Gravesham and Swale.
Counselling Service
Affordable counselling service for adult Carers in Ashford and Swale.
|Community Navigation
Providing information, advice and guidance to adults with complex needs in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale.
Social Prescribing
Imago working in partnership with NHS DGSS Clinical Commissioning Group ( DGSS CCG), are pleased to announce that we are one of twenty-three organisations across England that have been awarded funding to deliver an innovative social prescribing project to improve patients ’ quality of life, health and wellbeing.
|MiDAS Training
Accredited training for minibus drivers within organisations operating a not for hire service.
Imago Impact 2020/21
Imago is making the difference – find out how in our Impact Report
Click here to read
We have pages dedicated to news, information and events for our services
|#TwoPointSixChallenge
You can help
From Sunday 26 April, the day when the Virgin Money London Marathon would have taken place, join the rest of the UK for The 2.6 Challenge.
The 2.6 Challenge can be any activity you like – from running 2.6 miles to holding an online workout with 26 of your friends.
Whatever your age or ability, you can take part. After all, we’re not looking for superheroes. We’re looking for Home Heroes.
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