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The Life Skills centre (Folkestone) Ltd

The Life Skills Centre runs Monday to Friday, closing on bank holidays and a short break over the Christmas period. We have a 15-seated minibus, which transports some of our service users to & from Life Skills & also is very handy for our off-site…
Telephone:
01303 221855
E-mail:
francescalawton@btconnect.com
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/
Age Range:
Ages 16-18, 18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Learning difficulty

Strode Park Foundation - House Nursing & Residential Care Home

Nursing home which offers long both long an short term care and support for adults with acquired or lifelong disabilities from 18 years upwards. Ideal for people with complex needs including people with neurological injury, brain injury or degenerative neurological condition. Please see www.strodepark.org.uk for…
Telephone:
01227 373292
E-mail:
amanda.lailey@strodepark.org.uk
Website:
https://www.strodepark.org.uk/

Strode Park Foundation - Footprints Children's Home

Children's residential and respite service for children with disabilities and complex disabilities.  7 Permanent and 2 respite placements, so up to 10 children live and stay at a time. They are supported with care, developmental programmes and educational support during schooling. Extended cottage, country setting near Canterbury.…
Telephone:
01227 780796
E-mail:
laura.pearce@strodepark.org.uk
Website:
https://www.strodepark.org.uk/
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-10, 11-18, 0-5, 6-10

Nova Children's Project CIC

See website for details of our Short Break Project
Our Short Break Project aims to give children and young people with disabilities the opportunity to socialise and be independent, whilst providing families with a break from their caring role. Our Weekend Clubs and Holiday Playschemes are for children and young people who: are aged…
E-mail:
info@novachildrensproject.co.uk
Website:
https://www.novachildrensproject.co.uk/
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-10, 11-18, 18-25 (Transition), 6-10
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction, Profound, severe or complex, Behaviour and learning

Home From Home Care

Created by a family to make the difference; Home From Home Care provides specialist residential care to support adults 18+ with learning disabilities and high acuity needs, including autism, epilepsy & complex physical and mental health needs. Combining a family perspective with an uncompromising approach,…
Telephone:
0800 587 0372
E-mail:
getintouch@homefromhomecare.com
Website:
https://www.homefromhomecare.com/
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction, Autism, Physical sensory/medical, Profound, severe or complex, Behaviour and learning

Making A Difference

Making A Difference is a wrap-around family support service that provides support within the home and short breaks in the community for children and young people with disabilities and vulnerable adults Short breaks are community based activities and provide opportunities for young people and adults…
Telephone:
01634 541055
E-mail:
natasha.nagi@makingadifference.cc
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, Ages 0-4, Ages 5-10, 11-18, 19-25, 18-25 (Transition), 0-5, Suitable for all ages, 6-10
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability, Hearing impaired, Language difficulty, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Severe learning difficulty, Visually impaired, Communication and interaction, Autism, Physical sensory/medical, Profound, severe or complex, Behaviour and learning

Maidstone Mencap : YOUTH Club

2 Thursday evening each month
Maidstone Mencap provides a Youth Club and young people from the ages of 16, on two Thursday evenings each month throughout the year, supported by a grant from the KCC local offer for short breaks times are 6.30 - 8.30 we are based in our…
Telephone:
01622670464
E-mail:
manager@maidstonemencap.org
Website:
www.maidstonemencap.org
Age Range:
Ages 16-18, 19-25, 18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Behavioural, emotional and social development, Communication and interaction, Profound, severe or complex, Behaviour and learning

Involve Kent - Connect!

The programme is for neurodiverse young people aged 9-18 with an Autistic Spectrum Condition or on ASC assessment pathway across Kent The programme is funded by Kent County Council’s short breaks scheme. The aims of the project are as follows: To create fun opportunities in an Autism…
Telephone:
07474708132
03000 810005
E-mail:
youth@involvekent.org.uk
Website:
https://www.involvekent.org.uk/.../childrens-health-and-wellbeing
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, 11-18
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Communication and interaction, Autism, Profound, severe or complex

Bluebird Care Canterbury and Thanet

At Bluebird Care (Canterbury and Thanet) we are a provider of home care services for those who are living in their own homes in the Canterbury, Thanet and surrounding areas.We have a flexible approach to care and develop care plans on an individuals needs and…
Telephone:
01843 653204
E-mail:
canterbury@bluebirdcare.co.uk
Website:
https://www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/.../contact-us
Age Range:
18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Physical disability, Physical sensory/medical

Citta Care

At Citta Care we provide support and care for people with enduring mental health conditions, a dual diagnosis and other complexities. Our fully trained and dedicated team will offer support that help people become self-reliant and develop skills for independent living to empower our service users to move…
Telephone:
01227851548
E-mail:
info@cittacare.co.uk
Website:
https://www.cittacare.co.uk/
Age Range:
18-25 (Transition)

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