How to use the search

On the online care services directory there are  many different ways in which you can search for the care support or service you need in Kent.

  1. Search by Name of care service
    If you know the name of a specific care or support service, you can find out more information about that service by typing in the service's name and selecting the 'Search' button.
  2. Search by District
    Searching by district allows you to find out what care and support services are located within the selected district. You can search by district in two ways:

    1. List of Districts
      Select the downward facing arrow next to the District search option, select the district you want to find out about from the list provided and select the 'Search' button. 
    2. Map of District Areas
      Alternatively select the 'See map' link to select the area you want using our interactive map.

      Selecting the district you require on the map will pre-populate the search option by district, you then just have to select the 'Search' button.
  3. Search by type of service
    Select the downward facing arrow next to the 'Type of Service' search option and select the type of service to get the details of all of the care services in Kent for your requirements.

    To help you select a service that meets your requirements you can find explanation for the type of service by selecting the further information button.
  4. Search by Person's service need
    Search for a care service based on the needs of the person who requires the care service.

    Select the downward facing arrow next to the ‘Person’s service need’ search option, select the option you require from the drop down list and select the 'Search' button.
  5. Accepts Kent Card
    By ticking the check box next to the ‘Accepts Kent Card’ option you can view the details of all the care services that accept the Kent Card.

    To find out more information about Kent Card you can select the information button.
  6. Postcode Search
    Enter your postcode and click the search button to access services within five miles of your location.

Contact us

Kent County Council
County Hall
Maidstone
Kent ME14 1XQ

Telephone 08458 247 100

text phone Textphone:
08458 247 905

 Envelope county.hall@kent.gov.uk

Getting in touch