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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/

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/

My Birth Support CIC


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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/

Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN)


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Benefits advice, Housing Advice & Support, Employability Support, Immigration Advice & Support, Volunteering Services, Education Services, Community Services, Financial Vulnerability Advice & Support, Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) work with young separated refugees and asylum seekers who are looked after in Kent offering Learning for Life classes, advocacy and support services including case work, mentoring, wellbeing activities, progression routes and a Youth Forum. (Only individuals aged 18+ can be referred via ReferKent)

Unit 1, Wincheap Industrial Estate, 34 Simmonds Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3RA

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kran.org.uk/

Happy Here CIC


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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, 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/

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

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


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Support for young children in care and care leavers

Description

Become is a National Charity which supports and assists children in care and care leavers to access their full legal rights and entitlements (be it financial support, housing, education etc.) or if they just need someone to talk to about how they’re feeling. Become also offer coaching and 1:1 support sessions, we support care experienced young people (up to age 27) to achieve their goals. This tailored is carried out via phone or video and initially lasts for 6 sessions.

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

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becomecharity.org.uk/

Unique Services Portfolio Limited


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

Description

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.

44 745 942 5015

london@theuniqueservices.uk

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

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www.theuniqueservices.uk

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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