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Unique Services Portfolio Limited


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Advice & Support for Elderly People, Dementia and MS Advice & Support, Additional Needs & Learning Disabilities Support Services, Support for young children in care and care leavers

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Also known as Uniqcare, we redefine home care by seamlessly bringing compassionate support to your doorstep. Rooted in our commitment to "Person-Centred" care, driven by lived experience of our founder, we offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to our clients’ needs including: - Home Care: Whether it's Live-In, Sleeping, or Waking-Night services, we ensure comfort and assistance wherever you are. - Personal Care: Our dedicated caregivers assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), promoting independence and well-being. - Elderly Care & Companionship: Providing not just assistance but also companionship, we prioritise the holistic well-being of our clients. - Hospital Discharge Support: Smooth transitions from hospital to home are facilitated with our expert support services. - Short Break and Respite Care: Offering relief and peace of mind to both clients and their families through temporary care solutions while they go away to recharge. - Specialist Support for Complex Care Clients: Tailored solutions for clients with complex care needs, delivered with expertise and compassion. Our experienced and professional caregivers deliver these services across London and Glasgow, ensuring comfort and safety within the familiar surroundings of our clients’ homes. As a learning-driven organisation, we invest in the continuous training and personal development of our team. Integrating thoughtful smart technology, we enhance our services, particularly for clients requiring 24/7 care, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and responsiveness for peace of mind. At Uniqcare, our mission is simple yet profound: to provide supportive, compassionate, and high-quality personal and complex care services that truly meet our clients' needs. Your well-being is our priority, and we strive to exceed expectations, delivering peace of mind to all our stakeholders.

Suite 101D, BDC, 52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH

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The Young Lives Foundation


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

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Our Vision: We want all young people to live in communities where they are heard, are safe and supported; with opportunities to thrive. Our Mission: We aim to support young people to thrive through highly effective and accessible programmes where: • Young people’s voices are heard and empowered • Young people are supported by consistent adults through times of challenge and change • Young people have opportunities and resources to be happy and thrive

71 College Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6SX

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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

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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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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

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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 10-2 with the final hour being spent sitting and chatting over tea and cake to make new friendships.

07359307989

helen@castathought.co.uk

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

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www.castathought.co.uk

Become - The charity that supports children in care and care leavers


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Support for young children in care and care leavers

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Become is a National Charity which support and assists children in care and care leavers to access their full legal rights and entitlements. This is achieved via the below Become Services. CARE ADVICE LINE: A national helpline providing information and advice to children in care, care leavers and adults supporting them. Care experienced young people up to age 27 can get in touch if they have any questions about their rights and entitlements (be it financial support, housing, education etc.) or if they just need someone to talk to about how they’re feeling. As well as providing short-term direct support, we signpost young people to the most relevant local service or agency for further support. The advice line is open from 10am-5pm, Monday-Friday and can be contacted free on 0800 023 2033 or by emailing advice@becomecharity.org.uk. PROPEL: Our Propel website is a great resource for those considering further and higher education; it contains information about the support that’s available to care leavers at UK colleges and universities throughout the UK, plus advice on funding, applications and inspiring stories from other care-experienced students. At Become, we have a specialised education advisor who provides 1:1 support to care experienced young people supporting around education queries. To request support, call our Care Advice Line on 0800 023 2033 or email propel@becomecharity.org.uk. COACHING AND 1:1 SUPPORT: Through coaching and 1:1 support sessions, we support care experienced young people (aged 16-27) to achieve their goals. Support is tailored to the needs of the young person and is currently carried out via phone or video. Coaching support initially lasts for 6 sessions, with the possibility of extension dependent on need. Individuals can self-refer by emailing engagement@becomecharity.org.uk or filling out the form here- https://www.becomecharity.org.uk/for-young-people/life-coaching/. There is currently a waiting list for this service. Participation – Opportunities for care-experienced young people to share their expertise and support Become to campaign for change in the care system. You can meet and work alongside others with lived experience of care to help shape our policy, research and communications work. You can find our more, or sign up, here- How to get involved (becomecharity.org.uk)

Become Charity, Unit 151 264, Lavender Hill, London, London, SW11 1LJ

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