Advice and support

Kent County Council community activities for people with learning disabilities. We put the individual at the heart of what we offer in Canterbury. There is a large choice of activities to suit people of all abilities. This could be: making friends and socialising learning new…

Our aim is to help hearing impaired people to become less isolated. We go out for meals and have speakers attend our meetings. Our meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month (not August or January) from 2.00 - 4.00 pm.…

Drop in to chat to a National Careers Service advisor Get free, up to date, impartial information, advice and guidance on careers, skills and the labour market At Canterbury Library on the second Wednesday of each month Next sessions: 11 March 2020 8 April 2020…

A charity dedicated to promoting wellbeing and giving a voice to people who use mental health services

Carers First supports adults and carers in Dartford, Gravesend, South West Kent and Medway.  A Carer is anyone who provides unpaid support to a loved one. Carers can be of any age and may be looking after a relative including husband or wife, friend or…

  Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. We work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health…

A listening ear, information and support for those who care for a relative or friend. Supporting Carers since 2001, we value Carers and understand the challenges that Carers face. Our experienced Carer Support Workers will listen and offer a range of information and support based…

Practical support and advice for people looking after someone. The service offers emotional support; help with applying for benefits; a drop in service; Carers' Fourm; health checks; information on local services; Kent Carer's Emergency Card; telephone, text and e-mail support and twice yearly newsletter Sometimes you may…

CARM (Caring All together on Romney Marsh) provides support to older and vulnerable people living in Romney Marsh and rural Ashford. The service aims to improve well-being and to help people remain independent. It also offers a welcoming environment for people looking after someone. If…

Catch 22 supports care leavers with the transition from the care system to adulthood and independent living, including accessing suitable and secure accommodation. Kent 16+ operates a supported lodging scheme for young people whereby they can live within a family-type environment whilst acquiring the independent living…