Peer Support
Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Mind
A safe place that supports people living with mental illness on a one to one basis, or in groups. Mind offers counselling, mentoring, assisted volunteering, horticulture and guidance on how to develop better coping skills. admin@dgsmind.co.uk http://www.dgsmind.co.uk/
Deafblind UK - support with combined sight and hearing loss
Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. We help people to live with deafblindness by making connections, building their confidence and independence. Living with combined sight and hearing loss can be frightening. Our team…
Disability Living Foundation (London)
The Disabled Living Foundation manages the oldest Independent Living Centre in the UK. The Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham contains hundreds of pieces of equipment and devices including: Touchscreen computers to help you find information Accessible kitchens, baths and toilets Latest models of equipment and gadgets The Centre is…
East Kent Carers Council (EKCC)
A carer involvement group which enables carers to debate and campaign on mental health issues. EKCC provides members with the opportunity to represent carers’ views at meetings of health and social care organisations such as the Kent and Medway Partnership Trust, CCG's and Kent County Council.…
East Kent Independent Dementia Support
The service offers information and advice, informal get-togethers, memory clubs, lunches and outings. It also provides support for people looking after someone living with dementia. The venue for the get together varies.
Fflag
Fflag is a national charity that supports families and friends of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
Folkestone Rethink Carers Support Group
The service offers peer support for people looking after someone living with a mental illness. A safe place that provides confidential advice and information in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Folkestone Wheelchair Users Group and ShopMobility
Practical information to help people living with physical disabilities to lead full and active lives. The services offered include access to Folkestone ShopMobility; regular newsletter; free helpline; talks by experts; guidance on NHS wheelchair provision and advice on Blue Badges.
Headway East Kent -Brain Injury Rehabilitation - Ramsgate
The Ramsgate branch of Headway East Kent aims to rehabilitate adults with acquired, traumatic and congenital brain injuries. Headway East Kent also offers a Carers' Support service to the families and carers of the brain injured who have their own set of issues to deal…
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Headway UK - support with living with an acquired brain injury
Headway UK provides practical support to adults, family members and carers affected by an acquired brain injury. Headway understands the complexities and problems that may arise after injury particularly with emotions, cognition, memory, communication and behaviour.