Advocacy
National Federation Of Occupational Pensioners (NFOP)
NFOP is an independent not-for-profit organisation that has been providing help and support to people later in life since the 1930's. For a small subscription fee NFOP membership provides a number of valuable services designed to help members feel protected and supported through their later…
Healthwatch
Who we are and what we do We are your health and social care champion for Kent. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, we want to hear about your experiences. As an independent statutory body, we have…
The Heart Of Kent Hospice
We are an independent charity providing specialist end of life care for people facing the challenge of a life-limiting illness, and support for their families. Our catchment area includes Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge and Malling and the surrounding villages. We care for nearly 1,000 patients and…
Glaucoma UK
Over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma. Half of them don’t know they have it. At Glaucoma UK we want to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We campaign to raise awareness so glaucoma is detected early and can be treated, we support people to live well with…
Age UK - South Kent Coast - Folkestone and Deal
If you're unsure of what to do, who to call or have a question big, or small, contact us to access our popular Information and Advice service. We give help with form filling, benefit entitlement, telephone befriending and general advice and information. We can help…
01303 279 621 (Folkestone)
Red Zebra
Red Zebra is a local infrastructure organisation, working with residents and organisations to improve opportunities and services for people in the community. We do not deliver ‘front-line’ services, but work in partnership with others to improve their effectiveness and impact. As a local charity, we…
Joanne Hussey - community support/carer/McKenzie Friend
I assist people to live in their own homes in whatever form i.e producing a care package to assist people to stay in their own home This will include personal care, taking people to the doctors or dentist etc to include hospital re-enablement, palliative…
Parkinson's UK - Kent advisor service
I am the Local Parkinson’s Adviser for the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells areas. Parkinson’s UK is the charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life for those affected by Parkinson’s. We have a UK-wide network of friendly local advisers and each covers a different…
Hi Kent
Hi Kent provides services for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Hi Kent has centres in Northgate, Canterbury and Maidstone. Contact Hi Kent about: Free aftercare clinics for people using hearing aids Lip reading classes British Sign Language (Levels 1, 2 and 3) courses…
Royal Society for Deaf People (RAD)
The Royal Association for Deaf People offers help with finding training and employment, provides information and advice about health services, benefits, housing, debt, domestic violence and interpreting. The website offers British Sign Language translation. RAD offers Advocacy. Sometimes you may feel you are not being…
07851 423 866