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Ashford and Tenterden Umbrella


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

We are a long-standing (33 years) local charity, based in Ashford, providing connection, companionship and confidence for anyone in our part of Kent who is socially isolated, lonely, or would welcome support with their mental health and wellbeing. We arrange 3 free drop-in sessions per week at Ashford Parish Rooms, where our service users participate in a wide range of activities including crafts, singing and an art class. We also offer food and beverages from our pop-up healthy eating café and dedicated door-to-door transport where required. We aim to provide a safe space for people to meet others, make friends and feel better about themselves and about life.

c/o 1 Harmers Way, Egerton, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9DN

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Family Forward CIC


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services

Description

Our main goal is to be a strong support system for parents dealing with the challenges of family breakdown and divorce. We understand how deeply these situations can affect families, including mothers, fathers and grandparents. That’s why we are committed to offering a range of services designed to help those who are struggling during these difficult times. We provide a variety of personalised services to meet the unique needs of individuals. This includes one-to-one assessments, which can be carried out over the phone, by email or in person (dependent upon location). These assessments can be seen as lifeline, offering important information, advice, and support. Our aim us to give people the practical help they need and also the emotional support to get through these difficult moments. We are an inclusive organisation, and we assess every case on an individual basis. This means we take the time to understand each person’s unique situation and provide tailored support that best meets their needs.

37 Aylesbury Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 4QH

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bemix


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Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Education Services, Community Services, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

bemix is a social enterprise with charitable status (CIO), based in Kent with locations in Canterbury, Dover, Ramsgate, Sittingbourne and Chatham. We work with and for adults and young people (16-24 year olds) who have learning disabilities and or autism. (Please note individuals must be aged 18+ to be referred via ReferKent) We provide group and individual support for adults in Kent and are a Specialist Post 16 education provider (DfE funded and Ofsted regulated) and run two programs supporting 80 young adults per year. bemix are the Kent and Medway ICB's preferred training provider of the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training in Learning Disability and Autism for Health and Social care workers across the County. Our projects and support aim to provide a stepping stone towards greater independence for people with learning difficulties and/or autism. Working with individuals to develop a person-centred support plan either one-on-one or in one of our group locations around Kent. Our Supported Employment programme is a one or two-year programme to support young people's transition from education into sustained paid employment. We have cohorts in Canterbury for the South East, Sittingbourne for Swale and Chatham for Medway and Gravesham young people. www.bemix.org

01227374285

mark.rose@bemix.org

Office 44. Canterbury Innovation Centre. University Road, University Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7FG.

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www.bemix.org

bemix


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Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Education Services, Community Services, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

Bemix is a social enterprise with charitable status (CIO), based in Kent with locations in Dover, Ramsgate, Sittingbourne and Chatham. We work with and for young people (16-24 year olds) who have learning disabilities and or autism. (Please note individuals must be aged 18+ to be referred via ReferKent) We are an established Specialist Post 16 education provider and run two programs supporting 80 young adults per year. Our 'Preparation for Employment Year' for those that need a little longer to transition to work and our 'Supported Internship Programme' supports young people into independence through sustainable employment. We have cohorts in Canterbury for the South East, Sittingbourne for Swale and Chatham for Medway and Gravesham young people. We do not to refer to people as clients, but we support: • Adults with learning disabilities and or autism. • Young People (16-24 year olds) with learning disabilities and or autism that have an Educational Health Care Plan. • Health and Social Care workers in Kent and Medway. Kind of Help: • Group activities • One-to-One Support • Training and Learning • Supported Employment • Supported Internships

01227374285

mark.rose@bemix.org

Office 44. Canterbury Innovation Centre. University Road, University Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7FG.

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www.bemix.org

Spadework


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Dementia and MS Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

Spadework is a charity that enables people to be more independent, feel less isolated and live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives. We provide services to adults with learning and other disabilities, people experiencing problems with their mental health and those living with dementia.

Teston Road, Offham, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5NA

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Jem Coaching - The Mental Wellbeing Company


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support

Description

Jem Coaching - The Mental Wellbeing Company delivers trauma informed training and coaching to the public sector, schools, workplaces as well as 1:1 support for people who have experienced abuse and trauma. We offer a free online peer support group for survivors of domestic abuse with free resources and monthly group coaching to enable recovery. Working in partnership with Angel Lane CIC we have a 12 week domestic abuse recovery programme starting in October 2024. This programme is for residents of Tonbridge & Malling and is online. For more information and to make referrals (by 20th September 2024) please email: Jemma@jem-coaching.com

07919342282

jemma@jem-coaching.com

Harland Way, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0TQ

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jem-coaching.thementalwellbeingcompany.com/

Sunlight Development Trust - Medway Men-in-Sheds


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Sunlight Development Trust provides a variety of support and activities to help people in Medway, including Knit and Natter, Arts and Crafts, Music, Radio, Men-in-Sheds, Electronics, Community Gardening, Dementia and Wellbeing Cafes.

The Sunlight Centre, 105 Richmond Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1LX

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Rethink Mental Illness - East Kent Peer Support Service


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

A free support service for people who have any kind of mental health issue (diagnosed or undiagnosed) who live in the East Kent areas of Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and Ashford). We provide low level 1-2-1 support to help mental health and wellbeing and also Peer Support groups covering areas such as anxiety management, confidence building and managing low mood, as well as signposting to other organisations to help in other areas of life.

07483 332505

eastkentpeersupport@rethink.org

Community based in the areas of Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh & Ashford, Community based

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www.rethink.org

Making a Difference to Maidstone (MADM)


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Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Addiction Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

MADM is a local, independent charity supporting the homeless, those in addiction, socially isolated, disadvantaged and in crisis in Maidstone. MADM has an Outreach Centre in Maidstone where clients who are referred to us can come to discuss their issues, get food from The King's Pantry foodbank or be signposted to other assistance. We also offer volunteering opportunities.

01622687414

madmstone@gmail.com

48 Church Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1DS

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www.madm.org.uk/

Maya's Community Support Centre


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Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Community Services

Description

Mayas has grown exponentially since last year. It all started with Maya’s Community Café last August. The café is often bursting at the seams. It’s where locals meet to share a coffee, to share problems and to support each other. Some just come to keep warm. Those who are lonely or isolated sometimes spend hours in the café. Hugs are free and plentiful. Rough sleepers come to charge phones, get a free meal and hope someone will wash their sleeping bag. Maya’s café is a safe space where people feel they belong. Maya’s Foodbank also operates here. We currently provide food for over 200 people a week. Customers are often signposted to other services or offered direct help where appropriate. The Ukrainian Hub also meets at the café. Help with job search, benefit queries and accommodation is offered to Ukrainian guests. We also run Maya’s FREE Shop which stocks recycled clothes, shoes, toys, bedding and household items. Provided customers don’t resell and only take what they need, they are welcome to take items completely free of charge. 50 people per hour visit the FREE shop during busy periods.

20 Herne Bay High street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH

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Windmill Community Gardens Margate


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Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

We aim to deliver social, environmental and health benefits for the whole community through promoting and supporting development of skills and confidence in chemical free food growing and healthy eating. Including running a Wellbeing group for people with mental health issues and providing work experience and volunteering and activities for families. We have a community and market garden of one acre each and supply market stall, 80 veg bags and local restaurants. We are based in Dane Valley.

17, The Parade, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EY

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Communigrow


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Communigrow is a sustainable food education charity located in East Malling, Kent, at the heart of the ‘Garden of England’. We show children, young people and adults how to grow fresh food in a chemical free, sustainable way, consequently benefiting physical and mental wellbeing in harmony with the natural environment. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are well-evidenced. Our relaxed, inclusive environment enables people to learn at their own pace and feel valued as part of our community. Adult volunteers enjoy the benefits of being in a beautiful rural setting amongst nature with good company (plus a cup of tea and biscuits). Great for your mental and physical wellbeing! Get involved in seasonal tasks, such as sowing, transplanting, repotting, weeding, digging, watering or harvesting. No experience is required to support growing activities.

Hazel Hall, Church Road, West Peckham, MAIDSTONE, Kent, ME18 5JL

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communigrow.org.uk/

The Sunshine Project at Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

The Sunshine Project offers volunteering opportunities within our gardens, community engagement and social connectivity for adults with learning disabilities, and/or mild physical disabilities, mental health issues or social isolation. We also run adhoc art and well-being workshops and a nature photography group.

The Powell-Cotton Museum Quex House and Gardens, Quex Park, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0BH

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powell-cottonmuseum.org/projects/sunshine-project/

Head In The Game


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Head In The Game is a UK registered charity that offers the invaluable opportunity for people in Kent communities to unite and indulge in the sport they love. These weekly sessions, provided free of charge, cater to anyone between the ages of 18-65, regardless of their footballing ability. Under the guidance of experienced football and talking therapy coaches, each session is meticulously designed to prioritise mental health and overall wellbeing. By creating a secure and trusted environment, these sessions serve as an outlet for participants to address their mental health concerns. We deliver 12 week programmes in mental health, cost of living support and to the construction industry.

Suite 2B, First Floor, The Links, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7GQ

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www.headinthegame.co.uk

Connect Well East Kent


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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Social Enterprise Kent is working with voluntary and community sector organisations across the East Kent area to provide access to various services via this social prescribing platform that enables trained professionals to refer individuals to non-medical support to maximise social, emotional and practical wellbeing. The service is available to all East Kent residents aged over 55 years, regardless of whether or not they are receiving any other services from Adult Social Care. It is also available to those under the age of 55 years, who meet the eligibility criteria and have complex needs.

The Marigold Centre,, 65 Shaftesbury Avenue,, Cheriton, CT19 4NS

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www.connectwelleastkent.org.uk/

Citizens Advice Maidstone


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Providing free impartial confidential advice to residents of Maidstone on a wide variety of subjects. We assist in form completion and benefits applications, provide specialist support for MS clients, and energy advice. We offer advice primarily through phone and email channels, and offer in-person appointments for issues that cannot be resolved remotely, eg form filling. We support clients to make Universal Credit applications.

Citizens Advice 2, Bower Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8RY

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www.maidstonecab.org.uk/

Citizens Advice in North and West Kent


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Citizens Advice in North and West Kent (CANWK) is an independent charity affiliated to national Citizens Advice. We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are and whatever their problem. We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to people with a wide variety of issues, including debt and money matters, benefits, employment, housing and immigration. CANWK supports people across Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swanley, Tonbridge and Malling and Tunbridge Wells. Along with our generalist advice, we have specialist advice teams for immigration, housing, benefits, debt and employment issues, along with teams providing holistic advice for people with mental health issues (Money & Mental Health and Perinatal Health Project). Please mention in your referral if you are referring to a particular project

Tonbridge Castle, Castle Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BG

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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/north-west-kent/

Carers' Support East Kent


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services

Description

Carers’ Support East Kent is a charity that provides residents of East Kent with the information and support they need who look after a relative or friend, who due to physical or mental illness, age related difficulties, disability or an addiction, cannot manage without their support. We were established in 2001 and are funded by Kent County Council, the NHS, charitable grants and donations.

Discovery Park, Innovation House, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9ND

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www.carersek.org.uk

'Care' Primary Care Network


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

The team consists of two Occupational Therapists, Clinical Care Coordinator, two Social Prescribers and Care Coordinator we cover six GP Surgeries, Ash Surgery, Minster Surgery, Westgate Surgery, Birchington Medical Centre, Broadstairs Medical Practice and St Peters Surgery. Our aim is to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and to promote health and wellbeing for our patients and their families/carers. We also aim to empower and support patients to take responsibility for their own health and wellbeing. We complete holistic and comprehensive assessments and have very good links with many other services in the community to ensure we are meeting all the needs of the patients we see. We also aim to reduce GP appointments, reduce the need for GP time and reduce frequent calls to the surgery thus reducing the surgery workload.

Minster Surgery, 75 High Street, Minster, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 4AB

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Age UK Tunbridge Wells


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

We compete holistic assessments within the patient/client home environment. This is done through an informal conversation with the person(s) requiring support. We can support with benefit maximisation, advocacy or even support within the services offered through Age UK. We can also support clients/patients to access services within the wider sector, this could be care agencies, MDT, District Nurses, Kent Fire and Rescue Services's Safe and Well Offer, our team will support with as much or as little as they would like. Age UK is open 5 days per week.

Age UK Tunbridge Wells, Wood Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2QS

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www.ageuk.org.uk/tunbridgewells

YOUTH NGAGE KENT


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Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

Youth Ngage are an organisation that helps to develop the potential of our participants. Using a holistic approach to supporting vulnerable young people and their families, we engage, train, and develop them to have positive self-esteem and become good role models. We work mostly with BAME youths in Gravesham, with a focus on African and Caribbean young people aged 11 - 25 years old and their parents. (PLEASE NOTE: Individuals must be aged 18+ to be referred via ReferKent) We use sports as an entry strategy to maintain peace in our community, providing healthy activities, career development projects, employability services, mental well-being support, skills development training, and community engagement events for youths and family members.

127-130 Windmill House, Windmill Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 1BL

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youthngage.org/

West Malling Baptist Church - CAP


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Money management & Budgeting advice, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

West Malling Baptist Church (WMBC) offers 2 free training courses under the framework of the national award winning charity: Christians Against Poverty (CAP). - CAP Money Coaching: A course designed to help trainees to budget effectively and structure household finances to avoid or manage debt. The courses can be delivered online via Zoom to students based anywhere in Kent or face to face at the Church premises in West Malling. Courses are open to anyone and are scheduled throughout the year but additional course(s) could be organised for particular student groups by negotiation. Students with severe debt problems can be referred to the CAP Money Plus Service for free debt management services. - CAP Life Skills: A friendly group based course that gives confidence and decision-making skills needed to live well on a low income. The course runs over 8 weekly sessions(each around 90 minutes) and covers a range of practical topics: eg money-saving techniques, cooking on a budget, living healthily for less, and making money go further.

West Malling Baptist Church, Swan St, West Malling, Kent, ME19 6LW

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www.wmbc.org.uk/

West Kent Mind


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

We are West Kent Mind; your local mental health charity. We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem in the Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells districts in West Kent has somewhere to turn for advice and support. West Kent Mind is an independent charity affiliated to Mind. We are a passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated team with a big heart. We are here to ensure that people with mental health issues get support and respect through inclusive, engaging services that are designed to enable our local community to flourish and thrive.

Sevenoaks Wellbeing Centre, 34 St Johns Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3LW

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westkentmind.org.uk/

We Are With You - Kent Mind and Body Programme


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

Mind and Body supports 13-25-year-olds who are self-harming, at risk of self-harming or struggling with their mental well-being. We help people find positive ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, working with small groups in secondary schools and in the community. We also provide parents, carers, supportive others and professionals with information and guidance to help you be the best support you can be. PLEASE NOTE individuals must be aged 18+ to be referred via ReferKent

We Are With You, Unit H, Jubilee Way, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8GD

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www.wearewithyou.org.uk/what-we-do/young-persons-services/mind-and-body-programme

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council


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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Education Services, Community Services

Description

Part of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, we are the museum, adult education, tourist information, council services hub and library in central Tunbridge Wells. As well as dealing with council enquiries and a range of visitors who have a range of issues and needs, we also provide wellbeing services for people throughout our community.

The Amelia Scott, Mount Pleasant Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1AW

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www.theamelia.co.uk

Treat Me Right CIC


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Money management & Budgeting advice, Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

Treat Me Right CIC, is a community interest company, providing training, support, coaching and mentoring to facilitate the empowerment of all who identify as a women, and non-binary individuals, increase their safety, wellness and economic wellbeing. We work with individuals, business, local governments and the voluntary sector to co-create solutions that empower women to create the lives they want and deserve.

17a Electric Lane, London, London, SW9 8LA

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treatmeright.org.uk/

The Young Lives Foundation


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

The Young Lives Foundation delivers a number of specialist advice and support services for young people up to the age of 25 (individual must be 18+ to be referred via ReferKent). We also run activity groups for young people to attend. Our specialist services are free and confidential. Our offer includes Mentoring, Befriending, Advocacy and groups and activities. Our Vision: We want all young people to live in communities where they are heard, are safe and supported; with opportunities to thrive.

71 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SX

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ylf.org.uk/

The Riverside Centre


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Community Services

Description

The Riverside Dover is an independent local charity which is a community hub for the residents of Dover. At The Riverside Centre we aim to provide vital support and life-enhancing services to the residents of Dover and surrounding rural villages, open for all ages. The centre is available to everyone however we do provide an extensive range of personalised services for older people and the wider community.

The Riverside Centre, Maison Dieu Gardens, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RL

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riversidedover.org.uk/

The Princess Project


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Community Services

Description

The Princess Project helps disadvantaged mums and their families to thrive by providing a holistic package of physical, emotional, social and spiritual support. We provide both one-to-one and drop-in support for mums, as well as Totcycle, our baby/toddler bank. We run courses in topics such as parenting and building self-esteem. The Princess Project operates in Maidstone, Medway, Sheppey and Tonbridge and Malling area.

The Princess Project, Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39-48 Marsham Street, Maidstone, ME14 1HH

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www.princessproject.co.uk/

The MS Society - Tunbridge Wells and Surrounding Areas Group


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

We’re here to support individuals and their loved ones to live well with MS. Whether an individual as MS, or cares about someone who does, they can join our group to connect with other people from the community and share experiences. We don’t want anyone to face MS alone. We facilitate opportunities for people to meet face to face at a local support group and or access our online forums. There is an ever growing range of social media groups, blogs, forums and discussion groups where people with MS can share experiences and ask questions.

TN2 3AA

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www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/local-groups/tunbridge-wells-district-gr

The Grand Healthy Living Centre


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Money management & Budgeting advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

We're a multi-partner agency Healthy Living Centre supporting the needs of adults and young people. We work across Gravesham on all sorts of projects - from free exercise to singing and mental health. We can support people to get online and learn how to use the internet, assist people in their search for a new job and help people lose weight and quit smoking. We work with every secondary school in the borough, manage community events and run a community allotment. We work across Gravesham. Our base is at the Gravesend Methodist Church and many of our services are based here. But we also run our workshops and classes in different spaces and locations in the local area.

The Gr@nd: Healthy Living Centre, C/O The Methodist Church Community Centre, 4-9 Wilfred Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2HA

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www.thegrand.org.uk/

The Garden Gate Project Ltd


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

A GARDEN FOR COMMUNITY WELL-BEING Nestled in a corner of Northdown Park in Margate you will find our idyllic 1.5 acre walled garden. We aim to promote inclusion and reduce prejudice by bringing people together whilst supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs to engage in meaningful health, educational, creative, social, environmental and leisure opportunities. The Garden Gate enables people to improve their quality of life, social interaction, physical and mental health in a supportive community environment.

The Garden Gate Project Ltd, c/o 41 Warten Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8BJ

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www.thegardengateproject.co.uk/

TENTERDEN SOCIAL HUB & DEMENTIA CENTRE


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Transport Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre provides a range of services at our Social Hub and in our members' homes, so that they can continue to enjoy life and live independently. Our groups and services are: 60+ Group, Dementia Groups, Disability Hub, Daily fresh meals service, Helping Hands at home service, Meals on Wheels, Door-to-door accessible transport, Chiropody and Osteopathy. Conveniently located in central Tenterden, the Social Hub is a great place to make new friends, enjoy a freshly cooked meal and take part in a selection of activities and local outings.

TENTERDEN SOCIAL HUB & DEMENTIA CENTRE, Church Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AT

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tenterdensocialhub.org/

Take Off


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Addiction Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

We support individuals with mental health problems to improve their wellbeing and help them live happier and healthier lives. No diagnosis is needed as a lot of our group conversations are based on prevention as well as managing mental health. Most of our services take the form of self-help groups, which are either “talking” or “doing” focused. Our groups run at various times of the day and at weekends to accommodate many people's lives. We also have a number of online groups running on Zoom. Some examples of groups include but not limited to: Managing Depression, Peer Support Crisis Group (Sunday evening), IT Group, Creative Group and more.

Take Off, 34 Military Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1LT

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www.takeoffworks.org

South Kent Mind


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Money management & Budgeting advice, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

South Kent Mind is a mental health charity serving the communities living in Deal, Dover & Folkestone areas. Our mission is to support and improve the lives of people with mental health challenges in South Kent, offering a range of long term solutions/services. We provide informal, discreet and accessible support for vulnerable people living with mental and emotional distress by working with them to assist them in coping with life by focusing on dealing positively with depression, anxiety and stress. We offer a range of groups including wellbeing, cookery, gardening and arts/crafts, plus a low cost counselling service and mindfulness courses.

24-26 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT20 1JQ

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southkentmind.org.uk/

Social Enterprise Kent


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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

SEK has a range of projects that support high-level, systemic change such as improving mental health access as well as health and financial inequalities in the community, large loneliness and isolation projects. At an individual level, SEK is working 1:1 with people through employability projects, social prescribing, advice on benefits and helping improve health and wellbeing. Improving Lives, Supporting Communities.

The Marigold Centre, 65 Shaftesbury Avenue, Cheriton, CT19 4NS

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sekgroup.org.uk/

SNAAP


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

SNAAP informs, encourages and supports parents and carers, enabling them to provide the best possible help to their children via a range of services. Our priority is to provide the help you need when you need it the most and we focus upon the whole family and not just on the child with disabilities. We support people who have a child/ren aged between 0 – 25 years who has any special need or disability and live in the Canterbury district. No formal diagnosis or professional referral is necessary to access SNAAP services. SNAAP offers family support, help with DLA forms, EHCP applications, help with school meetings, help with understanding behaviours, as well as a variety of clubs from birth to 25 years.

SNAAP, Windchimes, Herne bay, Kent, CT6 6DS

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www.snaap.org.uk/index.html

Sittingbourne and Sheppey Helping Ukraine


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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

Sittingbourne and Sheppey Helping Ukraine supports all Ukrainian refugees arriving in the Swale area. We support their families and/or Hosts. We make sure that they can safely integrate into the community, with support, signposting, and a hub for the refugees to meet, and build relationships. We have a foodbank, clothing, and work with key government departments.

39 Chilton Avenue, Remembrance Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4TE

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Shepway Spectrum Arts CIC


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

Shepway Spectrum Arts is an all-inclusive community creative arts group that benefits the public by bringing together the profoundly disabled alongside able and gifted individuals and professionals. We provide a drop in service for many clients as keeping to a timetable can often be impossible for those with profound disabilities. Shepway Spectrum Arts has grown into a very broad charity that not only provides support to those with disabilities, but to those with mental health, dementia and isolation issues. At our Centre 'Edmonton House', our support focusses around inspiring creativity in bespoke sessions for individuals. Inspiration also comes from creating specific roles for members wanting to help with the running of the community group. This helps improve life-skills, alongside building a sense of purpose. Edmonton House is a place where you can just be yourself and feel at home.

Edmonton House Park Farm Close, Park Farm Industrial Estate, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5DU

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www.shepwayspectrumarts.co.uk/

Sheppey Matters


Categories

Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Addiction Advice & Support, Transport Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Sheppey Matters is a health and wellbeing charity that supports the residents of the Island. We coordinate a wide range of community activities at Sheppey Healthy Living Centre and across the Isle of Sheppey. Our projects include: Sheppey Wheels - Community Transport, Legacy - Providing befriending support to the over 60's, Inspire Me - building confidence within our community, Well-Life - bringing together cooking, gardening and physical activity, Miles and Smiles - an accessible minibus that supports residents to medical and social appointments for those that are disabled, Sheppey FM - 92.2 community radio station and the Sheppey Healthy Living Centre - providing room hire, accommodating initiatives that encompass health and wellbeing in its broadest sense. ADHD Sheppey - Providing support for parents, carers and children. Eastchurch Community Hub - a group that meets on a Wednesday to craft, chat, socialise and learn.

Sheppey Matters, Sheppey Healthy Living Centre, Off the Broadway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1HH

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www.sheppeymatters.org.uk/

SEKitchen & Helping Hands Project - Social Enterprise Kent


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

SE Kitchen is a social supermarket where people can come and buy their groceries at a reduced cost. We offer a diverse range of affordable seasonal groceries and healthy meal ideas and advice, a shop accessible to everyone to make money go further! We also provide 1:1s or short workshops to support people with financial issues, employability, digital inclusion and wellbeing.

CT11 8RA

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sekgroup.org.uk/support/support-for-people/se-kitchen/

SATEDA


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support

Description

Through a range of trauma-informed services, such as Outreach (1:1), Group-based programmes and a civil court service, SATEDA provide direct access to support, advocacy and advice for women and children who’ve experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. We strive to offer a journey of support which increases choices for women – enabling them to take back control, break free and live a life without fear. We’re the only domestic abuse service in Kent working solely with women and we know domestic abuse isn’t linear so our support services aren't either. It’s tailored to the individual needs. The client is in control of the journey and we’ll hold their hand through it.

Swale House,, East Street,, Sittingbourne,, Kent, ME10 3HT

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sateda.org

Salvation Army - Deal


Categories

Fuel Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

Deal Salvation Army is a Christian Church and Charity that supports the residents of Deal and the surrounding area. We are able to assist with food parcels, emergency clothing and provide a variety of programmes to support individuals who are on a low income and/or isolated - this includes a reduced rate coffee morning once a week and a community meal once a week.

56 West Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AZ

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www.salvationarmy.org.uk/deal

Runway Training


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Education Services, Community Services

Description

We run short courses (1-2 weeks) alongside the Kent Job Centers such as customer service, Warehouse and Logistics and Teaching Assistant, these consist of face to face learning where they gain a qualification and get a guarantee job interview at the end. We also run day courses with the Multiply contract on Family budgeting, Helping children with homework and Energy cost savings. Our functional skills skill run English and Maths online courses for anyone wanting to improve their skills and can be funded subject to application. Lastly we run a selection of online learning available to everyone again can be funded subject to application.

Runway Training, 190 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1BE

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runwaytraining.co.uk/

Romani Slovak Czech Community CIC


Categories

Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Education Services, Community Services

Description

We support people to reach their full potential by delivering free English lessons daily. The inability to access training, employment and voluntary opportunities due to a lack of English skills leaves migrants unable to integrate easily or contribute to their local communities, further hindered by the pandemic. Over the last few years, we have delivered various projects addressing crime prevention, youth diversion activities, advice and support at drop-in-centre in Gravesend and Northfleet. We currently deliver sports projects to address inactivity and different cultural events to celebrate and share traditions that have become celebrated and appreciated by the local community (e.g., St Nicholas Day, Porraimos -Romani Holocaust Exhibition and International Roma Day).

20 The Hive, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 9DE

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www.romani.top/

Rethink Mental Illness and Rethink Sahayak Services


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support

Description

Rethink Mental Illness is a national charity and Rethink Sahayak Services is one of the community support services locally in North Kent offering a cluster of services specialising in BME mental health. Sahayak Service provides Mental Health Asian Helpline service- a free and confidential helpline offering caring, non-judgemental, empathetic support to allow support covering mental health and domestic violence issues. Other services that we provide are: • Advice and Information, • One-to-one support through referrals, allowing emotional support and practical assistance, • Syrian Resettlement scheme Project, • Rethink Sangam group a recovery peer -led support group,

Rethink Sahayak 4-5 High Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA11 0BQ

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www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/rethink-sahayak-asian-mental

Porchlight


Categories

Housing Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Community Services

Description

Porchlight Live Well Kent & Medway services offer support in East Kent and the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley areas. Porchlight is a Kent based Charity supporting people who have experienced homelessness and/or Mental health challenges. We help people to reach their full potential by breaking down the barriers to housing, mental and physical health, work, education, financial independence or daily living skills. We have lots of services that can help and how we help depends on someone's situation. Whatever people are facing, we're here for them.

Porchlight Head office, 18-19 Watling Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2UA

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www.porchlight.org.uk/

One You Kent - Dartford Borough Council


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Dartford Borough Council are working in partnership with Kent County Council’s Public Health Team to fund the delivery of the One You Lifestyle Improvement Service. The service is for Dartford residents aged 18+ who are looking for some help and motivation to change their lifestyle. Our One You advisors will work with individuals for up to one year to support them to make meaningful changes to their lifestyle, including: Eating healthily and losing weight, Getting more exercise, Drinking less alcohol, Quitting smoking, Having a better mental wellbeing.

Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1DR

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www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/one-you-kent

One You Kent - Sevenoaks District Council


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Sevenoaks District Council are working in partnership with Kent County Council’s Public Health Team to fund the delivery of the One You Lifestyle Improvement Service. The service is for Sevenoaks residents aged 18+ who are looking for some help and motivation to change their lifestyle. Our One You advisors will work with you for up to one year to support you to make meaningful changes to your lifestyle, including: Eating healthily and losing weight, Getting more exercise, Drinking less alcohol, Quitting smoking, Having a better mental wellbeing.

One You Team Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 1HG

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www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/info/20069138/health/516/one_you_lifestyle_improvement_service

North Kent Mind


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Housing Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

We are North Kent Mind, an independent mental health charity providing support to people living in Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley. We offer a wide range of services for people who experience mental health issues, which can be provided individually or in small or large groups. We support our local community through our Housing Service, Fee-Paying Counselling and Anger Management courses, Employment Services, Money Guidance, Training, a selection of Wellbeing Services, Children and Young Person's Services and a range of therapies and courses made available through the NHS Talking Therapies.

North Kent Mind The Almshouses, 20 West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EP

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northkentmind.co.uk/

New Leaf Support - Domestic Abuse Service


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support, Volunteering Services

Description

We support those affected by Domestic Abuse regardless of their gender in the Swale area, with Counselling, Mental Health Support, Housing, Legal Advice, Refuge and much more. New Leaf Support have a team of qualified IDVA’s (Independent Domestic Violence Advisors), to support those effected by Domestic Abuse. This is through weekly/fortnightly contact in person or by phone, safety planning, support around court and injunctions, as well as practical and emotional support.

New Leaf Support ISP, Church Street, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3EG

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newleafsupport.org/

My Birth Support CIC


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Education Services, Community Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

My Birth Support CIC provides perinatal mental health support in and around Canterbury. Helping parents to flourish and thrive by offering affordable bespoke childbirth preparation, birth trauma recovery, parenting and infant loss support in groups or 1:1, online or face-to-face. We also tailor specialist support for couples and we have two support podcasts to help those who can't leave the house. Everything we offer is on a pay-what-you-can basis.

70 Thanington Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT13XE

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mybirth.org.uk/

Moving Memory Dance - Theatre Company


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Led by older women, Moving Memory brings older people together,moving and making, creating movement pieces that animate their stories and experiences of the everyday, celebrating and valuing participants for the dynamic vibrant human beings they are. We put the older body and voice 'centre stage', reaching marginalised and isolated communities by running 'Moving Well' sessions in public spaces such as libraries and shopping centre. We know that our creative approach hits all 5 ways to well being, beyond which participants talk about feeling empowered with new skills that equip them to make and whenever possible, to perform, affording a new sense of purpose and belonging to a distinctive community.

The Grand Hotel, The Leas, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2XL

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www.movingmemorydance.com/

Mental Health UK


Categories

Money management & Budgeting advice, Housing Advice & Support, Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Into Work is a Service for people in Gravesend. It is a new holistic employment service providing wraparound support to help people back into employment. We know how vital employment can be for people, both mentally and practically in terms of providing purpose and financial stability. Into Work provides - Tailored support plan around money, housing, confidence, motivation etc. - Assistance with creating targeted CV’s. Help with completing application forms and cover letters. - Support with job searching, including setting up email addresses and registering with jobsites. - Brokering and seeking job vacancies. - Access to our online Employment Hub. - Signposting to training opportunities, including English, Maths and IT skills. - Signposting for advice and support with in-work benefits and volunteering. - Support and advice for you and your employer once in work. - Access to supported employment while retaining disability related benefits. We work with people to identify their hopes and aspirations, and what support they need to achieve them. A tailored action plan is developed to help measure progress along the way. Into Work builds on the Individual Placement and Support employment service mode.

N/A

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mentalhealth-uk.org/

Mental Health Resource


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Mental Health Resource is a registered charity, providing practical and emotional support in a safe and caring environment, for people with mental health issues. Our aim is to improve mental wellbeing by enabling people to feel supported and valued, providing opportunities for social connections and by raising awareness of mental health in the community. There are 4 main projects: • The Hub - our well-being centre in Tunbridge Wells which offers a range of activities to support recovery and a safe space to talk. • Reachout - provides confidential self-help peer support sessions across West Kent. • Reachout Youth groups – confidential, café-style support sessions for young people aged 13-19 years. (must be 18+ to refer via ReferKent) • Assert - a specialist advocacy service provided to those who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 and for people with mental health issues in the community.

2a Grosvenor Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2BD

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www.mentalhealthresource.org.uk/

Listening Ear - Amparo


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Amparo provides practical and emotional support to anyone who has been bereaved, or affected, by suicide. Our experienced Liaison Workers can listen to the individual's needs and assist them in accessing the support they need, whilst helping with a range of practical matters such as: dealing with police and coroners; helping with media enquiries; preparing for and attending inquest and helping to access other, appropriate, local support services.

St Nicholas Centre, 70 Church Road, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 6LB

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amparo.org.uk/

Lighthouse on The Marsh


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Education Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

We deliver 3 streams of support: 1. Specialist College for young people aged 16 - 18 (19 - 25 with an EHCP) who face social, emotional and mental health challenges and cannot access mainstream education. 2. 'Re-Set' - Free Adult community mental health programmes for anyone 18+ who is not accessing higher tier mental health services/ feels stuck/ has chronic health condition(s)/ not coping - a combination of psychoeducation, therapeutic activities and safe social engagement 3. SEND Services - Free support, information and advocacy services for parents/ carers who are facing SEND related challenges and require help to complete forms, manage relationships with schools or other professional services, want to understand more about SEND conditions, need help to navigate bureaucracy around SEND

Unit 3, 4 & 12 Mountfield Road, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8LH

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www.lighthouseonthemarsh.org/

Kent MS Therapy Centre


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

Kent MS Therapy Centre looks after and supports people living with Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Conditions in Kent. Offering a range of therapies including Oxygen Therapy, Physiotherapy for people with Neurological conditions, Hydrotherapy for people with Neurological conditions and a range of complimentary therapies.

Kent MS Therapy Centre, Bradbury House, Merton Lane North, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7DZ

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www.kentmstc.org.uk

Kent High Weald Partnership


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services

Description

The Kent High Weald Partnership (KHWP) is a not for profit organisation and is hosted, financially and administratively, by Kent County Council. KHWP aims to connect people and nature through conservation, education, and wellbeing. Through our work we want to support the development of resilient communities and resilient ecosystems that mean people and wildlife can thrive together.

Kent High Weald Partnership, Walled Garden, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Kent, TN17 2SJ

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khwp.org.uk/

Kent Coast Volunteering


Categories

Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Transport Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

1) We support people to find volunteering opportunities across Dover district, Folkestone & Hythe and Thanet, we share volunteering opportunities on behalf of volunteer-involving organisations (VIOs) i.e. charities, community groups and CICs operating in these areas. We often say we are like a job centre for volunteering. We also support VIOs by bringing them together for Networking and Knowledge sessions, and with bespoke best practice training and resources on the topic of volunteering. At the time of writing this listing, we also run two-in house projects to help alleviate loneliness and isolation, support health and wellbeing - and to support our local health services. 2) A Community Transport Service across Dover district, Folkestone & Hythe and Thanet, with volunteer drivers taking isolated older people who cannot use public transport to essential medical appointments - and where possible to social appointments. This is a membership service. We are always looking for new drivers across all areas. 3) A befriending service across Dover district, Folkestone & Hythe and Thanet. This is called the Good Neighbours Service and usually involves a volunteer befriender making a weekly visit to an isolated older person for tea and a chat. Please check our website to see which areas are taking external referrals and where we need volunteers.

Kent Coast Volunteering, 3 Park Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6AG

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www.kcv.org.uk/

Kent Adult Education Service


Categories

Employability Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Education Services

Description

We deliver a range of courses to support developing skills for work, as well as re-engagement into learning and courses to support health and wellbeing for example Creative courses. Concessions make courses FREE for many learners including those on low wages and those on job seeking benefits.

Community Learning and Skills Head Office, London Road, Trading Estate Unit A/B, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1SX

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www.kentadulteducation.co.uk

Involve Kent


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

• Navigation and social prescribing; short term services building skills, confidence, resilience and linking people to groups, services and support • Community wellbeing; groups, activities and services to promote inclusion and independence and prevent frailty and health decline. • Support for unpaid Carer; Carers assessments, support with emergency planning, information and advice, practical support on hospital discharge or when health is affected, peer support groups and forums.

30 Turkey Court, Ashford Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PP

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www.involvekent.org.uk

Inclusive Sport


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

WE BELIEVE THAT ENJOYING SPORT AND EXERCISE IS A SIMPLE RIGHT FOR ANYONE. We work with children, young people, adults and people in later life. And we specialise in working with people with additional needs and disabilities. We offer a wide range of sessions for adults and young people catering for a mixture of abilities, needs and support. We also offer inclusive physical activity and wellbeing sessions for charities, care homes and community groups.

Unit 122 Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SN

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inclusivesport.org.uk/

Home-Start South West Kent


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait. Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, it is just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to help them work alongside families to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with them to build on their strengths and give them the support that they need.

116b London Road, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 0PN

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www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-south-west-kent

Happy Here CIC


Categories

Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Addiction Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

Happy Here CIC are an online and in-person creative wellbeing support community, breaking down barriers between people of all genders, sexual orientation and backgrounds. We support people to take an empowered approach to their mental wellbeing. We are a social prescription service with our outreach service called the Happy Bus giving creative wellbeing advice and a more holistic approach to mental health matters.

198 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, Kent, CT6 5AP

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www.happyhere.me/

Fusion Maidstone


Categories

Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services

Description

Fusion Maidstone is a healthy living centre whose aim is to promote the health, education, recreational opportunity, self-improvement and community capacity of Park Wood and the wider Maidstone area. Our main area of charitable activity is the provision of advice, information, activities and training which is based around healthy living, bringing services and opportunity to local people. We offer access to to various NHS services including sexual health, weight loss, lifestyle, smoking cessation. We offer social inclusion groups including Golden Friends, coffee hour, knit & natter. We offer various craft groups, exercise classes, cooking classes and much more. We offer a free lunch on a Friday to those who are eligible, as well as a safe and warm space for people throughout the day. We have a friendly welcoming coffee shop and a full volunteer programme.

2-3 Cobb Way, Park Wood, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9XF

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www.fusionhlc.org.uk/

Food Friends


Categories

Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

Food Friends is a charity working to combat loneliness and isolation in communities through food and friendship. Their meal sharing initiative connects volunteers - who are looking to share extra portions of home cooked food - with a neighbour - who would benefit from a nutritious meal delivered with company and conversation. Encouraging the community to support one another with every delicious bite!

Food Friends, PO Box 1207, WHITSTABLE, Kent, CT1 9RR

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food-friends.co.uk/

Folkestone Rainbow Centre


Categories

Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Housing Advice & Support, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Addiction Advice & Support, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

The Folkestone Rainbow Centre Homeless support service offers advice and advocacy as well as day centre and breakfast club. The umbrella organisation also offers Food bank and Foodstop services as well as money advice support and a charity shop.

69 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2AF

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www.rainbow-centre.org/

Folkestone & Hythe District Council - Welfare Team


Categories

Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

Local Authority supporting people with help for rent and council tax payments as well as money guidance, general welfare and benefit support

Civic Centre Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY

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www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/

FCS Talking Therapies


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

FCS Talking Therapies is a not-for-profit charitable organisation providing Mental Health and Wellbeing Services across Kent including specialising in the delivery of IAPT (NHS Talking Therapies) and offering a variety of therapeutic techniques to individuals, organisations and communities to fulfil our objective of promoting mental health and wellness and being of benefit to the general public’s holistic health and wellbeing.

Faversham Counselling Service, 10 Gatefield Lane, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NX

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www.fcstalkingtherapies.org/

East Kent Mind


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services

Description

East Kent Mind's purpose is to promote better mental health and wellbeing across East Kent including the Canterbury District and Thanet. East Kent Mind provides quality, outcome-based services to make a positive difference to the Mental Health of the people of East Kent. We offer an array of recovery focused support including Groups, such as Coping with Depression, Arts and Craft, Book Club, Walking Groups, Young Adults Groups and much more. We offer Individual support including a mentoring programme and Peer support groups

34 King St, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8NT

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eastkentmind.org.uk/

Dover Smart Project


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

Dover Smart Project is a local charity transforming lives through art and creativity. We provide opportunities for disadvantaged and vulnerable people, living in Dover to take part in a wide range of creative activities and experiences to boost their confidence, enhance their wellbeing, raise their aspirations and widen their outlook on the world. We run weekly groups for Young Carers and Older People including those living with a dementia, we also run creative community projects across the district.

Dover Smart Project Smart Gallery, 3 Waterloo Crescent, Dover, Kent, CT16 1L

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doversmartproject.co.uk/

Dads Unlimited


Categories

Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Domestic Abuse Advice & Support

Description

We aim to support dads to help them improve their co-parenting relationships after parental separation, and seek help for their mental health. The issues we support are suicidal ideation/self-harm, anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, loneliness and isolation. We provide wrap-around support on all of these issues, and focus on making sure the voice of the child is at the heart of the family breakdown process. We work hard to reduce male suicide; help male victims of domestic abuse, and reduce parental conflict / improve co-parenting. PLEASE NOTE ASSISTANCE CRITERIA: As an organisation that promotes the values of equality, diversity, dignity and respect we, will not unintentionally assist anyone with a DVPO, conviction, caution, reprimand, or any warnings; spent or otherwise, for assault, harassment, and/or abuse. We do not unintentionally assist perpetrators. If your client feels they are hurting someone, and they want help in stopping, please contact Respect on 0808 802 4040 or visit their website http://respect.uk.net/ We can assist if people who have only allegations against themselves. However, should they be found to be guilty, or have facts found against them, then again, unfortunately, we will not be able to assist them any further. As we work with numerous partner organisations, should the information be identified that the person has been found guilty of perpetrating domestic abuse; we will formally cease support in writing, and we will, in appropriate circumstances, signpost them to other services that might be able to support your needs. We take this stance in order to protect all of the people we are trying to help and their families. We also take the strong view that no matter how difficult or frustrating the challenge; the right, if not only, way to solve the situation is always through constructive and intelligent dialogue. We appreciate your understanding in advance of your cooperation on this matter. We reserve the right to withdraw our service(s) when we believe that support would not further the interests of the children or other adults. Our mentoring agreement is attached below.

Metford Units 5-7, Evegate Business Park, Station Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SX

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www.dadsunltd.org.uk/

Crossroads Care Kent


Categories

Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

We help Carers to make a life of their own outside caring by providing quality care services offering peace of mind while they enjoy some time to themselves. We off a Short Breaks Service, which is an opportunity for Carers to step away from their caring role for a few hours each week, to enable them to recharge their batteries, get some sleep, or carry out the essential tasks of everyday living, whilst we also offer a pre-bookable replacement care to enable Carers to attend planned health appointments, and the treatments they need in order to stay well. We provide a Carer and Dementia Crisis Service which offers free, practical support, designed to prevent the breakdown of a caring situation that might otherwise lead to a hospital or care home admission. We also offer End of Life Care, which supports Carers at some of the most challenging times in their lives. We have a Dementia Outreach service with 1-1 support to families living with dementia. Our volunteer service helps carers and the people they care for by providing free, practical, emotional and companionship support, as well as expert advice, information and guidance.

Crossroads Care Kent, 16 Reculver Road, Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6LE

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www.crossroadskent.org/

Citizens Advice Dover Deal


Categories

Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Debt advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Employability Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Immigration Advice & Support, Homelessness Services

Description

Citizens Advice is an independent network that helps people resolve their money, legal, family, consumer and other problems. Our staff work with people to help sort out debt worries and can help them to claim benefits they may be entitled to. We can help with housing and employment problems and deal with questions relating to consumer or tax problems. We can advise on legal matters, answer questions on immigration or family matters. We can refer to one of our specialists if you have more complex problems. We provide information and advice - our advice is provided free, it is independent, confidential, impartial and available to everyone. All of our advisers are volunteers and are fully trained to a very high standard. Dover and Deal Citizens Advice is a one stop shop for your problems.

Maison Dieu Gardens Dover 1st floor 3 Park street Deal, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1TG

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www.doverdealadvice.co.uk/

Children & Families


Categories

Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services

Description

Children and Families is a children’s charity located in Sheerness, Kent. We operate a number of early years, and food related services to support our goals. Services include: • Seashells Children Centre – We provide a variety of services to support children aged 0-7 and their families through fun learning activities, parental programmes, health related services (health visitor team, midwifery, stop smoking etc.). • Family Support Work and Community Projects – including The Sensory Hub, the You Make the Difference Project focusing on 4 key areas such as Community Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Early Education, Community Engagement. We also have a Family Finance Worker who supports families to manage their money and budget accordingly, as well as more recently launching our Fuel & Water Home Adviser service. • Family Food Bank – Provides a food bank service across Kent to ensure no child goes hungry and has the ability to eat healthily and thrive. • Kent Community Pantry – A membership scheme that makes food affordable to communities and empowers families and individuals to provide for themselves and their family.

Seashells, Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 1AW

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www.children-families.org/

Cast A Thought


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Education Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

We support children, young people and adult's mental health and wellbeing along with those who have long term health conditions or are at risk of social isolation through fishing sessions. These sessions help build confidence, resilience, communication, decision making and problem solving skills. Our fish and chat session for adults runs from 10am-2pm with the final hour being spent sitting and chatting over tea and cake to make new friendships.

Gloucester, Orchard Drive,, Weavering, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5JG

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www.castathought.co.uk

B.S.L Community


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Money management & Budgeting advice, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Family Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services

Description

B.S.L Community are committed to empowering the community and reducing isolation across Kent, Medway and the surrounding areas through our impactful specialist PA support services. We specialise in: · Supporting deaf people – sign language users, deaf people with speech and deafblind people. · Bespoke support for people with a wide range of additional needs or disabilities including, people with learning difficulties and autism. · Specialist deaf parenting services We’re proud to reinvest our profits into our amazing community events and projects, like Deaf Together and Youth Projects.

Milwood House, 36b Albion Place, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DZ

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www.bslcommunity.org.uk

Ashford Volunteer Centre


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Transport Services, Volunteering Services, Community Services

Description

We provide a range of services, training opportunities and a friendly volunteer service, helping those who wish to volunteer to find opportunities, and supporting local organisations who wish to find volunteers. In addition we run projects in the district of Ashford, such as a befriending project for elderly people, volunteer transport scheme, DBS service, room hire, mens shed and hospital care navigator service.

Berwick House, 8 Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN231PF

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www.ashfordvc.org.uk/

Arthritis Action


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Arthritis Action a UK charity giving practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources. We also offer one-to-one nutritional consultations; access to clinical appointments with our network of osteopaths, physiotherapists, and acupuncturists; and a personalised pathway for goal setting, through our Membership, to help people take control of their arthritis and enjoy life to the full.

56 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AE

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www.arthritisaction.org.uk/

Age UK Kent Rivers


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

We support Faversham, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas in a number of ways. We offer Dementia Specialist Support Services from pre diagnosis support and cognitive stimulation through to 1-1 bespoke support and specialist dementia daycare. We offer wellbeing activities which focus on mental and physical wellbeing, this includes activities such as armchair exercises, walking sports, swimming, arts & crafts and lots more. We also offer 1-1 companionship and wellbeing day centres and befriending services to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation We offer information and advice sessions, supporting our community to ensure they are accessing the right support, benefits, pension credits, attendance allowance, blue badge applications and much more.

The Old Fire Station, Crescent Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7GU

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www.ageuk.org.uk/favershamandsittingbourne/

Age UK Hythe, Lyminge & Ashford


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Benefits advice, Money management & Budgeting advice, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

We are a local, independent charity in Folkestone & Hythe and Ashford Districts. We provide friendly, flexible services for older people who want to live independently at home. We provide wellbeing activities for over 55's, Independent Living Services, Meal Deliveries, Day Centre Activities, Dementia Services and Information & Advice.

Age UK Hythe & Lyminge Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD

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www.ageuk.org.uk/hytheandlyminge/

Age Concern Sandwich


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Benefits advice, Fuel Advice & Support, Housing Advice & Support, Advice & Support for Elderly People, Food Advice & Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Information, Guidance & Support for Carers, Homelessness Services, Volunteering Services, Digital Inclusion & Skills, Community Services, Dementia and MS Advice & Support

Description

Age Concern Sandwich is a community based independent charity providing social and well-being support to the over 50s in Sandwich and the neighbouring town and villages since 1982. Age Concern Sandwich cater to the requirements of the over 50's with a full range of amenities, hot food, activities, care and advice.

Sneller House, 19/21 Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9AP

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www.ageconcernsandwich.com/

Sports Connect UK


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services, Physical Wellbeing Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

At Sports Connect we are delighted to run the Holiday Activity and Food programme during every major school holidays in partnership with KCC, The Education People and Kent Children and Young People organisations. Our focus is on sport, physical activity, and health sessions and these are held at both our Aylesford Bulls site in Aylesford near Maidstone (ME20 7DS) as well as The Appleyard Sports Club based in Sittingbourne (ME1 1QN). We have a timetable that encompasses some structured activities to aid development of learning the skills associated with the different activities as well as free time to allow children to explore their imagination and play.

Banky Farm, Mierscourt Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8PH

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Dover Counselling Centre


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Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice & Support

Description

Dover Counselling Centre offers a safe environment to which people in distress can refer themselves, enabling them to address their difficulties in a positive way and improve their quality of life.

Horizon House, Gordon Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 2ET

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dovercc.org.uk/