Information and advice
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.
Kent Wide Down Syndrome Group
Kent Wide Down Syndrome Group (KWDSG) is affiliated to the Down Syndrome Association (DSA). The Downs Syndrome Association provide information and guidance on all aspects of living successfully with Down's syndrome. They also have a helpline and can help those affected by Down's Syndrome with: specialist…
Kent Savers Credit Union
Kent Savers is a financial co-operative, owned and controlled by our own members and running on a not-for-profit basis. They aim to: promote saving provide our members with loans at reasonable rates Kent Savers Credit Union are a safer and cheaper alternative to other money lending sources, including payday loans,…
Support Line
Support Line is a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. Support Line is aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. Support Line will enable the caller…
TPA Supported Living Ltd
TPA Supported Living provide high quality supported living opportunities, exclusive activities and bespoke support packages. Our supported living opportunities are available to adults with mild to moderate learning difficulties over the age of 18 years, who want to take the step towards greater independence. At TPA…
Trans Gender Peer Associates Limited (TGPALS)
TGPALS offers confidential peer mentoring, post-op buddy service and life coaching to transgender, transexual, gender assigned incongruent, transvestite, cross-dresser, intersex, gender questioning or any actual or perceived gender variance. Families and partners are also warmly welcomed. TGPALS also offers Advocacy. Sometimes you may feel you…
Stop It Now!
Stop it Now! is a child sexual abuse prevention campaign. Stop It Now! supports adults to play their part in prevention through providing sound information, educating members of the public, training those who work with children and families and running a freephone confidential Helpline. The Helpline is available…
Fixers
Fixers, which is funded by the Big Lottery, helps young people aged 16-25 take on any issues that matter to them and help them find a creative way to do something about it and make positive change. We help young people to create projects to…
Sunshine Children's Centre - Breastfeeding Support
Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm
Are you a mum to be and wondering about whether you should breastfeed? Or are you a breastfeeding mum needing some support? Our breast-feeding group provides an opportunity for pregnant and breast-feeding mums to receive expert support, come and see us at the Salvation Army Centre for our…
Headcorn Children's Centre - Baby Massage
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am
This massage course is designed for pre-mobile babies and their carers. Learn how to massage your baby in a calm relaxed atmosphere whilst meeting other carers with children of a similar age. Baby massage has many benefits for your baby, including: Helping with relaxation and…