Rachael Stokes is chief executive officer at the Kingston Carers’ Network (KCN), an independent organisation that provides information, advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers of all ages who are caring for someone with an illness, disability or substance misuse issues. Rachael has worked in voluntary, community and social enterprise sector for the past 25 years.
KCN acts as the strategic lead for unpaid carers within the Royal Borough of Kingston. It is commissioned to undertake statutory carer assessments on behalf of the local authority and co-chairs the borough’s All-Age Carers’ Partnership Board. KCN also sits on the Kingston Place Based Partnership Committee.