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Kent Advocacy

Kent Advocacy is made up of 9 organisations (independent of the NHS and KCC) that all specialise in providing different services across the county. Together they offer their advocacy services under the same name: Kent Advocacy.  Different services are available depending on the circumstances.
Telephone:
0330 440 9000
E-mail:
info@theadvocacypeople.org.uk
Website:
https://www.sites.google.com/

Kent Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus (KASBAH) Advisor Service

The advisor service is a specialist flexible person centred service which aims to empower the person to achieve their own goals and outcomes. This role is primarily advocacy and support, advice, information and guidance is also available on all aspects relating to disability
Telephone:
01474 536501
E-mail:
admin@kasbah.org.uk
Website:
www.kasbah.org.uk/
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability, Communication and interaction, Physical sensory/medical

Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (KASBAH)

The Charity was founded by a group of parents of children with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus in 1966 with the aim of helping families in circumstances similar to their own. Today the service is open to people with a physical and/or learning disability and their families. KASBAH offers Independent…
Telephone:
01474 536501
E-mail:
admin@kasbah.org.uk
Website:
https://www.kasbah.org.uk/
Age Range:
Ages 16-18, 18-25 (Transition)

Kent Association for the Blind (KAB)

KAB is a charity that provides a huge range of help and support for people of all ages whose sight loss affects their daily lives.
Telephone:
01622 691357
E-mail:
enquiry@kab.org.uk
Website:
Kent Association for the Blind (KAB)
Age Range:
Suitable for all ages
Disablities:
Visually impaired, Communication and interaction

Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) - Canterbury

We feel that anyone who has a sight impairment should be able to live a fulfilled, healthy and safe life, exercise self-determination and make informed choices, and achieve their own personal goals. We help make this a reality by providing comprehensive support services to people…
Telephone:
01227 763366
E-mail:
kabdovercanterbury@kent.gov.uk
Website:
www.kab.org.uk/.../282-canterbury-sight-centre.html
Disablities:
Visually impaired

Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) - Dover

We feel that anyone who has a sight impairment should be able to live a fulfilled, healthy and safe life, exercise self-determination and make informed choices, and achieve their own personal goals. We help make this a reality by providing comprehensive support services to people…
Telephone:
01227 763366
E-mail:
rehab.dover@kab.org.uk
Website:
www.kab.org.uk/.../282-canterbury-sight-centre.html

Kent Association for the Blind (KAB) - West Team

We feel that anyone who has a sight impairment should be able to live a fulfilled, healthy and safe life, exercise self-determination and make informed choices, and achieve their own personal goals. We help make this a reality by providing comprehensive support services to people…
Telephone:
01474 544440
E-mail:
rehab.maidstone@kab.org.uk
Website:
www.kab.org.uk/.../285-maidstone-sight-centre-head-office.html
Disablities:
Visually impaired

Kent Cardiomyopathy Support Group

To provide a relaxed environment for people affected by any form of Cardiomyopathy and their loved ones. An opportunity to hear from a variety of expert speakers and to meet others living with the condition.
Telephone:
08000181024
E-mail:
christie.jones@cardiomyopathy.org
Age Range:
Suitable for all ages
Disablities:
Physical disability, Physical sensory/medical

Kent Cares Town - Asylum Information

If you are under 18 and enter the United Kingdom by yourself to seek asylum, you will become the responsibility of a local authority. You have the right to an assessment of your needs under the Children Act 1989. An age assessment may also be…
Website:
https://kentcarestown.lea.kent.sch.uk/.../#gsc.tab=0
Age Range:
Ages 11-16, Ages 16-18, 11-18, 19-25, 18-25 (Transition)
Disablities:
Learning difficulty, Physical disability

Kent Children and Families Information Service

Service Status:
Open
Kent Children and Families Information Service (CFIS) provides, free, confidential, impartial information and advice to parents, carers and members of the public. We can help you with childcare, early education, parenting, family life and issues that affect young people. We have a team of experienced…
Telephone:
03000 41 23 23
E-mail:
kentcfis@theeducationpeople.org
Website:
www.kent.gov.uk/.../childcare-and-pre-school
Age Range:
Suitable for all ages

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