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Choice Support - Tuck by Truck

Having a job is an important part of life, but people with learning disabilities and autism find it difficult to gain work skills and find meaningful employment. Tuck by Truck offers excellent work experience and paid employment opportunities. We support people with learning disabilities and…
Telephone:
01622 718867
E-mail:
tuckbytruck@choicesupport.org.uk
Website:
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/.../about-tuck-by-truck
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Profound, severe or complex

Choice Support - Growing Concern

We can support you to learn horticultural skills at our site in Staplehurst, Kent. We grow fruit, herbs, plants and vegetables in our large garden. It's a great feeling to know that you've helped to grow something that also tastes great! We also sell what…
Telephone:
01580 893604
E-mail:
growingconcern@choicesupport.org.uk
Website:
https://www.choicesupport.org.uk/.../growing-concern
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Autism

AKA First Aid Training

We are AKA First Aid Training.  We are running first aid courses aimed at new or expectant parents.  We know this is a special time for new or even experienced parents, therefore we feel as parents you might have comfort in having some first aid…
Telephone:
01732 369470
E-mail:
david@akafirstaid.com
Website:
www.akafirstaid.com/

Royal National Institute for Deaf People

Royal National Institute for Deaf People is one of the leading national experts in providing support for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. The helpline offers free confidential and impartial information and advice. Specifically, the charity can assist with: Identifying what help you need, what is most important to you…
Telephone:
0808 808 0123
E-mail:
contact@rnid.org.uk
Website:
https://rnid.org.uk/
Disablities:
Hearing impaired

Ashford Job Centre Plus

Jobcentre Plus Ashford can help you with all areas of employment, from job seeking, job opportunities and looking for work or making changes to a claim. Combined jobsearch and benefits service for people of working age Personal advisers assist with jobsearch activities and benefits claims…
Telephone:
0845 6043719
Website:
https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/.../ashford-jobcentre

Blackthorn Trust

We offer specialist therapies and a range of workshops at our unique facilities near Maidstone, which include a large biodynamic garden, a deli/café and kitchen, craft and woodwork studios and therapy rooms. Our work is based on our experience that more than medication is required…
Telephone:
01622 828382
E-mail:
martin@blackthorn.org.uk
Website:
https://www.blackthorn.org.uk/

EAQ approved - therapeutic equine assisted learning

EAQ offers alternative education for children and young people who are excluded or who choose not to attend school. EAQ provides therapeutic equine assisted learning and alternative education for children, young people and adults in the natural outdoor environment with horses and other animals.  There are over 20 EAQ Approved…
Telephone:
07724039358
E-mail:
tricia@equineassistedqualifications.com
Website:
www.eaqapproved.com
Age Range:
Suitable for all ages
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction, Autism, Behaviour and learning

Kent Volunteers

The Lord Lieutenant's Office is working in partnership with Volunteer Centres across Kent to help people connect with local volunteering opportunities. Ashford Volunteer Centre is the lead Volunteer Centre in this partnership, in relation to the Kent Volunteers website and is co-ordinating the opportunities on this…
E-mail:
info@thekentvolunteerpartnership.org.uk
Website:
https://kentvolunteers.org.uk/
Age Range:
Suitable for all ages
Disablities:
Learning difficulty

Lets Get Working - Employability support for those with long term health conditions or disabilities

Are you 16 years old and over and not in work or training due to a disability?  Let’s Get Working is a European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund project supporting people with long-term health issues and disabilities. If this is you and…
Telephone:
01622 795945
E-mail:
letsgetworking@rbli.co.uk
Website:
https://rbli.co.uk/
Age Range:
Ages 16-18, 18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability

Royal British Legion Industries - supporting disabled people to find paid work

Are you 16 years old and over and not in work or training due to a disability? Do you live in Kent or Medway? Let’s Get Working is a European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund project supporting people with long-term health issues…
Telephone:
01622 795945
E-mail:
letsgetworking@rbli.co.uk
Website:
https://rbli.co.uk/
Age Range:
19-25
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability, Language difficulty, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction, Autism, Physical sensory/medical, Behaviour and learning

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