Kingston Hospital's carer liaison service
Kingston Council extended its adult carer support contract due to rising demand for services.
Kingston upon Thames Council extended its adult carer support contract until March 2028 in September 2025, increasing funding to manage rising demand. The People Committee approved the contract extension and uplift, following the service exceeding its annual target for carer assessments and reviews by 81% in 2024/25.
The decision to extend the contract was made as the council recognised the increasing need for carer services. This demand is partly driven by factors such as the establishment of Kingston Hospital's carer liaison service in 2023, which supports unpaid carers in the borough.
Key facts
- Kingston upon Thames Council extended its adult carer support contract until March 2028. Source
- The People Committee approved the contract extension on 23 September 2025. Source
- The service exceeded its 2024/25 target for carer assessments by 81%, completing 312. Source
- Kingston Hospital's carer liaison service was established in 2023. Source
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