Adult Services

Blackthorn Trust is a charity which provides medical care, specialist therapies and rehabilitation through work placements within Blackthorn Garden. It aims to help people living with mental, physical and learning disabilities. The diverse range of activities offered enable you to acquire new skills and gain confidence to better deal with challenges.…

A platform that helps over 55's to access information. Experts are invited to give information and advice at quarterly meetings, and newsletters provide up to date information on issues that impact older people. Social events and a song club are also offered. Suitable for anyone aged 50 and over.

A safe and stimulating environment for people living with a mental illness that promotes independence and better coping skills.

  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…

The Carers Relief Service offers a break (respite) from looking after someone with learning disabilities. The Personal Support Workers can offer help with shopping, attending hobby and leisure activities, hospital visits, going to parties, clubs, discos and support to attend college. Alternatively, they can stay in the home to enable family/spouse…

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…

Practical support and advice for people looking after someone. A welcoming environment to access support that meets your needs which is essential when living in rural areas

Catching Lives is an independent charity which is dedicated to supporting people who are homeless and vulnerable in Canterbury. Some of the services offered include: free breakfast, lunch, food parcels referrals to local food banks use of washing machines and tumble dryers (detergent is supplied) access to…

Practical support, information and advice to help people living with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of independent living. The service includes advice on benefits, housing and access to other useful resources. Sometimes you may feel you are not being listened to, for example by health and…

A safe place for older people to receive support. Services offered include help with making a complaint; choosing a care and support service that meets your needs; assistance with completing application forms and advice if your landlord has breached the Tenancy Agreement.