Respite care and short breaks
Lifeline - a directory of services in Kent and Sussex
Lifeline describes a range of devices that could help vulnerable people to stay in their own home safer and for longer. The device can be as simple as a pendant worn around the neck. The vulnerable person just has to press a button on the device to reach…
We Are Beams
Our aim is to provide short breaks for children, young people and families which are enjoyable and help them to develop independence, personal and social skills and to have fun. These include Kidscamp (specialist play scheme for severe and/or complex needs); Play schemes (mixed abilities). After…
Maidstone Mencap specialist school holiday activities
The specialist summer holiday scheme aims to provide an opportunity for children and young people with severe and complex needs who cannot access a mainstream summer holiday scheme to take part in fun activities. It also aims to ensure that families of these children receive…
Maidstone Mencap specialist saturday club
Our monthly specialist saturday clubs provide opportunities for children and young people with severe and complex needs, who cannot access mainstream clubs, to meet in a social/group setting.
Kent Friendz holiday and weekend activities
We provide opportunities for children and young people with severe and complex needs, who cannot access mainstream clubs, to meet in a social/group setting. We offer: Saturday clubs holiday activities after school clubs 16+ evening clubs adults' activities home support services.
Your Leisure Legacy Holiday Programme
The programme provides fun and exciting activities for disabled children and young people throughout the summer holidays. They do a variety of things such as swimming, walks, crafts and more; the activities support the participants to develop social skills and to have fun. In providing…
aArtvark - Artistic day service for adults with learning disabilities
aArtvark is a group that promotes health, wellbeing and security through the use of art in education and therapy. At aArtvark we use a wide variety of techniques such as pencils, pens, pastels, watercolour, acrylic, batik, felt making, clay, papier-mâché, printing, IT- skills, photography and…
01233 877270
Acorns - day centre for adults with learning disabilities
Acorns provides activities and opportunities for adults with a learning disability. It offers pottery (working with clay), art, Information Technology, sports, music, cooking, volunteering in a cafe or Charity Shops, growing plants and looking after small animals. Acorns aims to build self confidence.
Active Lives - day centre for adults with learning and physical disabilities
Active Lives offers adults with learning and physical disabilities a wide range of activities designed to stimulate learning and independence. The centre has a large front and rear garden. Inside there is a room for relaxation and a cafeteria and kitchen where students can choose their meals and drinks. There is also a…
Roebuck Centre - day opportunities for adults with learning disabilities
The Roebuck Centre supports adults with a learning disability. The Centre works with people to build their confidence develop skills and broaden opportunities. The activities offered include: Film Club Newsletter Club Drama Group Art Project Music Therapy Music Production of preserves, chutneys and confectionary Gardening…