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East Kent Mencap – Doris House Supported Living

This independent living property in Cliftonville is a three-bedroom, first and second floor flat with a shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Hours of support vary and are dependent on individual needs. All tenants are supported and encouraged to become as independent as possible. Support can…
Telephone:
01843 808 964
E-mail:
info@eastkentmencap.co.uk
Website:
https://www.eastkentmencap.co.uk/

East Kent Mencap – Halfway Bungalow Supported Living

This supported living property is a fully accessible four-bedroom bungalow with a shared lounge, kitchen, bathroom and wet room.   It includes a secluded garden with decking area to enjoy sitting and relaxing or socialising with friends.   Hours of support vary and are dependent on individual…
Telephone:
01843 808 964
E-mail:
info@eastkentmencap.co.uk
Website:
https://www.eastkentmencap.co.uk/

East Kent Mencap – Sondes Road Supported Living

This supported living property is a four bedroom house with a shared lounge, kitchen, bathroom and wetroom. Hours of support vary and are dependent on individual needs. All tenants are supported and encouraged to become as independent as possible. Support can be offered in all…
Telephone:
01843 808 964
E-mail:
info@eastkentmencap.co.uk
Website:
https://www.eastkentmencap.co.uk/
Disablities:
Learning difficulty

Farm club (SEN) - Vibe Community Short Breaks

Come to our Farm clubs at Stourside Farm - Look after, pet and feed the animals - pigs, sheep, goats, guinea pigs and chickens! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/MfdXtGAKA8ft1GFV6
Telephone:
07904378257
E-mail:
tanya@brogdalecic.co.uk
Website:
https://brogdalecic.co.uk/
Age Range:
11-18, 19-25, 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

Gad's Hill School - Holiday Club

Holiday Club
Telephone:
01474 822366
E-mail:
info@gadshillschool.org

Holmewood House School - Holiday Club

Holiday Club
Telephone:
01892 860034

The Hop Yard

The Hop Yard helps adults with learning disabilities to develop self-confidence, learn new skills and make friends. Contact the Head Office (based in Lenham, Kent) to find out more information about the following: ‘Horse and Cart’ to ride horses and do other yard activities such as…
Telephone:
01622 859216
E-mail:
hopyard@symbolfss.org
Website:
https://www.hopyard.org/

Imago - Short Breaks

Imago delivers two new and innovative programmes for our Short Breaks Service for disabled children and young people in Kent. Youth Cafés for 8-15 year olds, focusing on building confidence, participation, life skills and independence. (2hrs once a fortnight) Saturday Clubs for 15-19 year olds,…
Telephone:
0300 111 1110
E-mail:
shortbreaks@imago.community
Website:
Visit our short breaks website
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, Ages 5-10
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

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

The John Graham Centre

The John Graham Centre –providing indoor and outdoor activities and opportunities for adults who have a learning disability.   Established in 2003, The John Graham Centre based on a farm in the village of Blean just outside Canterbury provides a warm and welcoming day service…
Telephone:
01227 478564
E-mail:
angela@thejohngrahamcentre.co.uk
Website:
thejohngrahamcentre.co.uk/
Age Range:
Ages 16-18, 18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Learning difficulty

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