Your Local Services Sevenoaks District
Version 40 November 2020 Contents Useful Contacts ...... 11 Description of Contacts ...... 11 Adult Health ...... 14
Service and contact details ...... 14 Description of service ...... 14 Adult Weight Management – Why Weight ...... 14 Alzheimer’s Society ...... 14 Arthritis Research Campaign ...... 15 Cancer Research Campaign (Sevenoaks) ...... 15 Community Navigation Social Prescribing ...... 15 Diabetes UK Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Group ...... 15 Easy Netball - Adults ...... 16 Every Step Counts ...... 16 Health Walks ...... 17 ...... 17
Involve Kent – Community Navigation and Community Navigation for Carers ..... 17 Leukaemia Research Fund (Sevenoaks Branch) ...... 17 Live Well Kent ...... 17 One You Kent (West Kent) ...... 17 One You Your Home Service ...... 18 Sevenoaks Blind Social ...... 18 Sexual Health Clinics ...... 18 Swanley Community Day Service ...... 19 Swanley Therapy Centre ...... 19 Carers ...... 19
Service and contact details ...... 19 Description of service ...... 19
Carers Direct ...... 19 Crossroads ...... 19 ellenor...... 20 Grandparents Plus ...... 20 Imago – Wellbeing Matters: Community Navigation & Adult Carer Support ...... 20
2 Kent Young Carers ...... 21 Kinship Carers ...... 21 Debt, Finance & Legal Advice ...... 21
Service and contact details ...... 21 Description of service ...... 21
Citizens Advice ...... 21 Crosslight Advice (formally West Kent Debt Advice) ...... 22 HERO Advice Service ...... 22 Money Advice Service ...... 22 National Career Service...... 22 West Kent Financial Wellbeing Services ...... 23 West Kent Works ...... 23 Dementia Cafés ...... 23
Service and contact details ...... 23 Description of service ...... 23 Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services Memory Cafés ...... 23 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café ...... 23 Down Memory Lane ...... 23 Forget-me-Not Café – Edenbridge ...... 24 Forget-me-Not Café – Hildenborough ...... 24 Forget-me-Not Café – Sevenoaks (Knole) ...... 24 Forget-me-Not Café – Westerham ...... 24 Forget-me-Notes Sing-a-long with a cuppa’ ...... 24 Dementia Support ...... 25
Service and contact details ...... 25 Description of service ...... 25 Alzheimer’s Society ...... 25 Dementia Friendly Kent ...... 25 Dementia Friends Awareness Sessions ...... 25 Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community ...... 25 Swanley Dementia Friendly Community Forum ...... 25 Domestic Abuse ...... 26
Service and contact details ...... 26
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Description of service ...... 26 Choices ...... 26 DeafHope ...... 26 Domestic Abuse Support Services in Kent & Medway ...... 26 Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services (DAVSS) ...... 27 Dove Project ...... 27 The Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) ...... 28 Elder Abuse Response Helpline ...... 28 Family Matters (victims of sexual violence) ...... 28 Freedom Programme ...... 28 London LGBT Anti Violence Helpline ...... 29 Men’s Advice Line...... 29 National Domestic Violence Helpline ...... 29 National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline ...... 29 Rape Crisis England and Wales ...... 29 Refuge ...... 30 Victim Support ...... 30 Women’s Aid ...... 30 Extreme Weather and Emergencies ...... 30
Service and contact details ...... 30 Description of service ...... 30 Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge ...... 30 Emergency Contacts ...... 30 Flooding Emergency...... 31 Floodline ...... 31 National Gas Emergency Number ...... 31 National Grid Electricity Emergency Number ...... 31 National Power Cut Emergency Line ...... 31 Report flooding – road and public drain flooding ...... 32 Snow Clearing and Gritting ...... 32 South East 4X4 Response ...... 32 Family Support ...... 32
Service and contact details ...... 32
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Description of service ...... 32 Edenbridge Children’s Centre ...... 32 Evolve ...... 33 Family Lives ...... 33 Friends for Families ...... 33 Gingerbread ...... 33 Internet Matters...... 33 New Ash Green Children’s Centre ...... 33 Sevenoaks Child Contact Centre ...... 34 Sevenoaks Churches Group - Befrienders ...... 34 Sevenoaks For Families (S4F) ...... 34 Spring House Children’s Centre ...... 34 Swanley Children’s Centre ...... 35 Services at Children’s Centres – Regular Health Visitor Clinics ...... 35 West Kingsdown Children’s Centre ...... 35 Early Help ...... 36
Service and contact details ...... 36 Description of service ...... 36 Childcare Advice Line ...... 36 Early Help District Team (North Kent – Sevenoaks) ...... 36 Educational home visits for pre-school children ...... 36 Free Early Education for two year olds ...... 37 Registering a Birth ...... 37 Other Family Support services ...... 37
Service and contact details ...... 38 Description of service ...... 38 ellenor...... 38 Family and Childcare Trust ...... 38 Kent Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYMHS) ...... 38 Kent Friendz...... 39 Kent Family Mediation Service ...... 39 Kent Safeguarding Children Board ...... 39 Making Miracles ...... 39
5 We are Beams ...... 40 Food Banks ...... 41
Service and contact details ...... 41 Description of service ...... 41 Apetito Meal Delivery ...... 41 Edenbridge Food Bank ...... 41 Healthy Start Vouchers ...... 41 Kent Support & Assistance Service (KSAS) ...... 41 Loaves & Fishes Food Bank ...... 41 Swanley Food Bank ...... 42 The Hygiene Bank ...... 42 Westerham Food Bank ...... 42 Gambling Support ...... 42
Service and contact details ...... 42 Description of service ...... 42 GamCare ...... 42 National Gambling Helpline ...... 42 Housing & Homelessness ...... 43
Service and contact details ...... 43 Description of service ...... 43 Citizens Advice ...... 43 Council Tax support ...... 43 ...... 43
HERO Advice Service ...... 44 Homeless Link (search for hostels) ...... 44 Housing Advice Team ...... 44 Housing Benefit support ...... 45 ...... 45
Housing Care ...... 45 Lookahead ...... 45 MacIntyre (Learning Disability Supported Housing) ...... 45 Moat ...... 45 Orbit ...... 45
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Porchlight (Homelessness) ...... 46 Residential Care and Nursing Homes ...... 46 Shelter ...... 46 Supported Housing (Kent County Council) ...... 46 The Bridge Trust (Homelessness)...... 46 Rethink (Mental Health Supported Housing) ...... 46 The Hygiene Bank ...... 47 West Kent Housing Association ...... 47 Learning Disabilities ...... 47
Service and contact details ...... 47 Description of service ...... 47 Adult Social Services (Kent) ...... 47 Avenues Groups ...... 47 HFT (learning disabilities support) ...... 48 IASK (Information, Advice and Support Kent) ...... 48 Kent Autistic Trust ...... 48 Kent Pathways Service ...... 48 Mencap ...... 49 SNAAP (Special Needs Advisory & Activities Project) ...... 49 We are Beams ...... 49 Mental Health ...... 50
Service and contact details ...... 50 Description of service ...... 50 Anxiety UK ...... 50 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) ...... 50 Care Confidential ...... 50 Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team ...... 50 D’Vine Singers ...... 50 Kent & Medway (Mental Health Services) ...... 51 Live it Well Kent ...... 51 Live Well Kent ...... 51 Live Well: Youth Mental Health Information Hub (NHS) ...... 52 Mental Health Matters ...... 52
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Psychological Therapies (IAPT) ...... 52 Reachout Adults ...... 53 Reachout Youth ...... 53 Release the Pressure ...... 53 Rethink ...... 54 Samaritans ...... 54 SANE ...... 54 Sevenoaks Counselling ...... 54 The Lewis Project ...... 54 Thinkaction Ashford (part of Addaction) ...... 55 Reachout Project, Mental Health Resource ...... 55 The Hub, Tunbridge Wells ...... 55 West Kent Mind ...... 56 North Kent Mind ...... 56 #Stay Alive ...... 56 Older People ...... 57
Service and contact details ...... 57 Description of service ...... 57
Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge ...... 57 Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Lunch Clubs ...... 57 Befriending Kent ...... 57 British Red Cross ...... 58 Community Navigation Social Prescribing ...... 58 Falls Prevention Classes ...... 58 Housing Care ...... 58 Imago – CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) ...... 59 Independent Age ...... 59 Kent Home Library Service ...... 59 Involve Kent – Community Navigation and Community Navigation for Carers ..... 59 North West Kent Age UK ...... 60 One You Your Home Service ...... 60 Pop Up Pop In Coffee Mornings ...... 60 The Cottage Community ...... 61
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Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum ...... 61 Sevenoaks Kent Shed Project ...... 61 The Silver Line ...... 62 University of the Third Age (U3A) Sevenoaks ...... 62 University of the Third Age (U3A) Westerham ...... 62 Yoga ...... 62 Relationships ...... 63
Service and contact details ...... 63 Description of service ...... 63
Citizens Advice ...... 63 Kent Family Mediation Service ...... 63 Relate (Sevenoaks) ...... 63 West Kent Mediation ...... 63 Smoking ...... 64
Service and contact details ...... 64 Description of service ...... 64 Kent Health & Wellbeing – Stop Smoking ...... 64 Smoking Support for under 18s ...... 64 Stalking Support ...... 64
Service and contact details ...... 64 Description of service ...... 64 Protection Against Stalking (PAS) ...... 64 Substance Misuse ...... 65
Service and contact details ...... 65 Description of service ...... 65 Alcoholics Anonymous ...... 65 CGL (West Kent Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Service) ...... 65 Kenward Trust ...... 65 Kent County Council Alcohol & Drug Support ...... 66 Transport (Community) ...... 66
Service and contact details ...... 66 Description of service ...... 66 Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge ...... 66
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Compaid ...... 66 Dial 2 Drive (Imago) ...... 66 Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service ...... 67 Kent Karrier ...... 67 North West Kent Volunteer Centre ...... 67 The Cottage Community ...... 67 Sevenoaks Buses 4U ...... 68 Sevenoaks Volunteer Transport Group ...... 68 Transport - Wheels 2 Work...... 68 Volunteering ...... 68
Service and contact details ...... 68 Description of service ...... 68 Children’s Centres (volunteering) ...... 68 Citizens Advice North & West Kent (volunteers) ...... 68 Home-Start NW Kent ...... 69 Imago ...... 69 Kent Home Library Service ...... 69 National Trust - Chartwell, Emmetts Garden & Quebec House (Volunteers) ...... 69 Stronger Kent Communities ...... 69 Wellbeing Community Projects ...... 70
Service and contact details ...... 70 Description of service ...... 70 D’Vine Singers (singing for fun and wellbeing)...... 70 Pop Up Pop In Coffee Mornings ...... 70 Rural Kent Coffee and Information Project ...... 70 The BRIDGES Centre Community Projects ...... 71 The Howard Venue, Hextable ...... 71 West Kent Together ...... 71 Friends of Holcot ...... 71 Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Group ...... 72 Youth Centres, Services & Projects ...... 72
Service and contact details ...... 72 Description of service ...... 72
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Commonwork Trust ...... 72 Edenbridge Youth Forum ...... 73 HOUSE at the Eden Centre ...... 73 HOUSE in the Basement ...... 73 Imago Young Adult Carer Support ...... 73 Imago Short Breaks ...... 74 Kent County Council Sexual Health ...... 74 Kent Young Carers ...... 74 Kent Youth County Council ...... 74 SAYT – Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust ...... 75 Sevenoaks Youth Council ...... 75 Swanley Youth Hub...... 75 The Mix ...... 75 West Kent 8-12s Clubs ...... 76 West Kent Youth Services ...... 76 Youth Forums & Meetings ...... 76
Useful Contacts Description of Contacts
Childline 0800 1111
Crimestoppers Give information and stay anonymous: 0800 555 111
Domestic Abuse 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Funding for All (Consortium member of Provides free mentoring support to Stronger Kent Communities) Kent’s voluntary/community sector. [email protected] www.fundingforall.org.uk
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Useful Contacts Description of Contacts
Kent Dementia Helpline 0800 500 3014 (24-hour)
Kent Community Warden Service 07773 396677
Kent Fire & Rescue In case of emergency please dial 999 General Enquiries: 01622 692121/ 0800 923 7000 'Free Safe and Well Visit' - If you are over 70 or have mobility problems it could mean you are at greater risk if a fire breaks out in your home. Kent Fire and Rescue Service can help to keep you safe with a free 'Safe and Well Visit'.
'Smoke alarms save lives' - Kent Fire and Rescue want to make sure that all homes in Kent and Medway have working smoke alarms - it is the best protection you can have against fire. Free safety advice and services are offered to everyone.
0800 923 7000 [email protected] www.kent.fire-uk.org/your-safety/home- safety Countrywide
Kent Police - urgent medical 999 help/immediate life threatening danger
Kent Police – non-urgent enquiries 101
Mental Health Crisis Resolution Team 0300 222 0123 (24hr helpline)
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Useful Contacts Description of Contacts
Mind (Mental Health Charity) 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Non-emergency medical advice 111 Register Births, Deaths and Marriages 03000 41 51 51
For birth registrations please refer to https://www.kent.gov.uk/births- ceremonies-and- deaths/Births/register-a-birth. Death registrations will be carried out by telephone only. Weddings and civil partnerships ceremonies can take place with a maximum of 15 guests, this includes the couple. Tier 3 restrictions do not allow for receptions after ceremonies.
Report abuse (children or vulnerable Children’s Central Duty Team: adult) 03000 41 1111 Out of hours: 0300 41 91 91 Adult Central Duty Team: 03000 41 6161 Out of hours: 03000 41 91 91
Samaritans 116 123 (Free 24hr helpline)
Sevenoaks District Community Safety To report or receive advice on: Unit (Police, Council and partners Anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping, graffiti, working together for a safe district). issues about licensed premises, abandoned vehicles, environmental and noise nuisance, crime reduction advice, neighbourhood watch and other community safety issues.
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Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5pm and Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm 01732 227000 [email protected] Twitter: SDC_CSP
Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000 Offices are open to the public, however there is a restriction on number of people visiting the reception. Services run as normal via telephone and online support.
Adult Health
Service and contact details Description of service
Adult Weight Management – Why Weight is a 12 week adult weight Why Weight management course run by qualified 0300 020 0636 professionals. The programme is designed (In hours 8.45am to Thursday 5pm for people who are over 18 years old who Monday to Thursday and 8.45am have at least two stone to lose. It focuses to 4.45pm Fridays on helping people to understand the Out-of-hours include Saturday relationship between food, exercise and and Sunday and calls are weight control. transferred to Customer Services The service is being adapted for Voicemail) online delivery, get in contact today to register for the One You [email protected] service and join the waiting list Area – Across Sevenoaks District for the Why Weight service.
Alzheimer’s Society A leading dementia support and research 0300 222 11 22 charity for anyone affected by any form of dementia.
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Area – Across England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Arthritis Research Campaign Arthritis Research Campaign is committed 01732 454862 to prevent the onset of arthritis, develop a Area – Sevenoaks Town & beyond cure for arthritis and transform the lives of those with arthritis. Cancer Research are focusing their efforts Cancer Research Campaign in four key areas – working to help (Sevenoaks) prevent cancer, diagnose it earlier, 0300 123 1865 develop new treatments and optimise Area – Sevenoaks Town current treatments by personalising them and making them even more effective. They will continue to support research into all types of cancer and access all age groups. They are keeping their focus on understanding the biology of cancer so they can use this knowledge to save more lives.
Community Navigation Social Social Prescribing is a new Department of Prescribing Health funded service delivered by Imago 0300 011 1965 in partnership with the NHS DGSS Clinical [email protected] Commissioning Group. The service offers www.imago.community/Supporting- short-term intervention and support to People/Social-Prescribing adults with complex health and social care Area – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley needs, including those being discharged from hospital, linking with local services and organisations to provide ongoing help such as housing, finance, form filling, home safety, aids and adaptations, Telecare, befriending, social activities, transport, domestic support, respite and domiciliary care. Services offered remotely via phone and email.
Diabetes UK Tunbridge Wells, Provide help and support to people living Tonbridge and Sevenoaks Group with diabetes in the UK. 01732 447055 They do this primarily through group meetings, designed with the express [email protected] purpose of providing individuals with a om safe, social forum to discuss diabetes and Area – Sevenoaks District & Tunbridge its effects. Wells Borough
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Service and contact details Description of service
They raise money to promote awareness of diabetes and generally contribute in any way they can.
Easy Netball - Adults Projects include coach-led netball 01732 227000 sessions that are ideal for complete [email protected] beginners, those who haven’t played in a Area – Dunton Green while or anyone wanting to get together with like-minded friends or family. Sessions are open to everyone over the age of 14.
Sessions are suspended until further notice. Please email for more details.
Every Step Counts Every Step Counts is a gentle, supportive 07899 985196 walking group based in the Sevenoaks [email protected] area. These free, well-being walks are for Facebook - everystepcountsgentle people who would like to get outside, Area – Sevenoaks District chat and meet new people at the same time as improving or maintaining their fitness. The group walks are led by friendly, specially trained volunteers who are on hand to provide encouragement and support, and make sure no one gets left behind. As these walks are specifically for those who are less active the length and the speed of the walk will vary to accommodate our walkers' differing abilities and needs. All walks are restarted at some locations, please contact directly for more details.
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Service and contact details Description of service
Health Walks Health Walks are a free group activity for 01732 227000 people who want to do more exercise. [email protected] They take up to an hour and are between Area – Across Sevenoaks District one and two miles long. Each health walk is led by at least two trained health walk leaders who have completed a Walking for Health training course, and they encourage the group to walk at their own pace. All health walks have been suspended until further notice.
Involve Kent – Community Navigation For those over 55 or under 55 and frail and Community Navigation for Carers and/or have complex health 03000 810005 conditions. The Community Navigators [email protected] can help residents to access and rg.uk understand the services available to them. www.involvekent.org.uk Community Navigators can support those Area – West Kent who are caring for a family member or friend unpaid and offer Carers assessments.
Leukaemia Research Fund (Sevenoaks Branch) Funds clinical trials and research. Also 01732 457594 publishes booklets on leukaemia, Area – Sevenoaks Town lymphoma, myeloma and other blood cancers.
Live Well Kent The Live Well Kent service can help you 0800 567 7699 improve your mental, physical health and www.livewellkent.org.uk wellbeing. It is a free service for anyone www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- over the age of 17. The service can help health/health you to improve your lifestyle, meeting Area – across Kent people through social activities and support to improve your relationship and managing money. Live Well Kent can also help you to gain new skills and qualifications, or support to try and find a work placement or job.
One You Kent (West Kent) The One You Service in West Kent is an 0300 020 0636 adult service for anyone wanting to make positive lifestyle and behaviour changes.
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(In hours 8.45am to Thursday 5pm One-to-one, groups and activities offer Monday to Thursday and 8.45am to advice on weight management, exercise, 4.45pm Fridays stop smoking, alcohol intake and mental Out-of-hours include Saturday and wellbeing. Trained advisors can also Sunday and calls are transferred to support you with other associated issues Customer Services Voicemail) including reducing debt, benefits, training, [email protected] employment and housing to help you to www.oneyoukent.org.uk improve your quality of life. Due to coronavirus advisors do not provide support in person, only via telephone, email or online.
One You Your Home Service Sevenoaks One You Your Home Service 07864 959141 can offer support with Social Isolation and 07743 450164 loneliness, Equipment or adaptations for [email protected] your home, Emotional Well-being, Poor www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/oneyou health linked to housing or housing Area – Sevenoaks District conditions. We can contact you to arrange a home visit and carry out a holistic assessment to explore what is important to you and your well-being and to enable you to access activities and/or local support that could improve your health and well-being. Home visits are suspended until further notice. Please contact directly for more information.
Sevenoaks Blind Social Provides help and support for people of 01622 691357 all ages whose sight loss affects their daily www.kab.org.uk lives. Area – Sevenoaks Town KAB offices are closed until further notice. The team provides essential services to clients and via telephone.
Sexual Health Clinics For contraceptive services clinics, young 0300 790 0245 people clinics and emergency www.kentsexualhealth.nhs.uk contraception. Area – Across Kent Service is available by appointments only. Patients will be triaged by phone and appointments organised based on
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those patients presenting the highest risk.
Swanley Community Day Service The day service is for people with learning 03000 421 252 disabilities. There is a large choice of Area - Swanley activities to suit people of all abilities. This could be: making friends and socialising, learning new skills, arts and crafts, sport and leisure classes and visiting local places of interest.
Swanley Therapy Centre The Centre established to provide Oxygen 01322 663042 Therapy to adults with Multiple Sclerosis [email protected] in Southeast London and Kent and www.swanleytherapycentre.org provide a focal point for developing a Area – South East London and number of complimentary wellbeing Sevenoaks District services. The centre offers socialisation for members, provides mutual support, and ‘expert by experience’ advice to adults.
Carers
Service and contact details Description of service
Carers Direct Free, confidential advice for carers, who 0808 802 0202 need help because of their illness, http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social- frailty or disability. Calls are free from care-and-support-guide/Pages/what-is- UK landlines and mobiles or you can social-care.aspx request a free call back. Area - Nationwide
Crossroads Services include offering regular short 0845 900 3735 breaks from caring responsibilities with 01622 817114 fully trained Care Support Workers [email protected] providing 24/7 support. In an www.carerskm.org emergency situation, short-term crisis Area –Across Kent support can be provided, as well as palliative care and end-of-life support.
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ellenor Hospice care is holistic support for the 01474 320007 whole family. ellenor cares for all ages [email protected] and their service include: www.ellenor.org Hospice at Home for children Area –Bexley, Dartford, Gravesham, and adults (including respite) Swanley and surrounding villages, Inpatient Ward Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone Wellbeing and Spiritual Care Carer Support Therapeutic Day Services Support Groups and Classes ellenor accepts self-referrals. Call 01474 320007 and ellenor will assess to see what services they can offer. If they cannot help, they can assist with signposting. Please visit their website for more information.
Grandparents Plus Grandparents Plus is a national charity 0300 123 7015 (Advice Line Number) which advises and supports [email protected] grandparents and wider family www.grandparentsplus.org.uk members by ensuring that they have Area – Nationwide access to professional advice and information.
Imago – Wellbeing Matters: Community Community Navigators provide tailored Navigation & Adult Carer Support support to Adult carers and Adults over 0300 111 1965 55 or those over 18 with complex [email protected] needs. This includes individuals being www.imago.community discharged from hospital. Community Area – Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley & Navigators carry out holistic Swale assessments and statutory Carers Assessments, provide information, advice and guidance and link people with local opportunities, activities and services to improve welfare and wellbeing. There are opportunities for Carers to get together at social groups, activities and training. Services provided remotely via phone and email.
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Service and contact details Description of service
Kent Young Carers Kent Young Carers is the countywide 0300 111 1110 service for Young Carers aged 5-18 [email protected] who are taking on caring responsibilities www.imago.community/Children-and- for a family member with a long-term Young-People/Kent-Young-Carers illness, disability, mental health or Area – Across Kent substance misuse issue. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops; as well as a range of social respite activities.
Kinship Carers Offers knowledge, experience and [email protected] friendship. www.kinshipcarers.co.uk Area – Nationwide
Debt, Finance & Legal Advice Service and contact details Description of service
Citizens Advice
Edenbridge & Westerham Citizens Advice provide a free, 03000 422888 confidential, independent advice service. [email protected] You may have money, housing, employment problems, facing a crisis or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/eden considering your options. Citizens bridge-westerham Advice's goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. Sevenoaks and Swanley (North & West Kent) No longer offering drop-ins or 0808 278 7810 face to face appointments. [email protected] Service provided via telephone or www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/noth- email. west-kent
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Crosslight Advice (formally West Kent Crosslight Advice is a registered charity Debt Advice) providing entirely free, face-to-face debt 01732 300425 advice to anyone who is burdened by www.crosslightadvice.org personal debt or needs money advice. Area – The Districts of Sevenoaks, Crosslight works from offices in Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and offer both daytime and evening appointments. To book an appointment please telephone or visit their website.
HERO Advice Service The Council’s HERO (Housing and 01732 227000 Benefits, Energy and Debt, Retraining [email protected] and Work, Options for Life) Service www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/hero offers complete and personalised Area – Sevenoaks District advice, giving information and guidance on a range of issues including, housing problems, saving money on fuel bills, debt or mortgage advice, welfare benefits, retraining and further education options. Service provided remotely via phone and email/online.
Money Advice Service Helps people to manage their money 0800 138 7777 through free and impartial advice. www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk Advice is provided on areas including, Area –Nationwide debt and borrowing, homes and mortgages, budgeting and saving, work and benefits, retirement, family, cars and travel and insurance.
National Career Service The National Careers Service provides 0800 100 900 free, professional impartial advice and [email protected] guidance to anyone aged 13+ and living www.cxk.org in England. Services to individuals include:
Build confidence and boost morale Complete a skills assessment Identify online training opportunities Explore new qualifications Review and update CVs Understand current labour market information
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Use their furlough period to build their skills.
West Kent Financial Wellbeing To help West Kent Housing Association Services tenants to manage debts, budgeting and 01732 749400 household finances. [email protected] Sevenoaks and Swanley offices www.westkent.org are closed to the public. If you Area – Across Kent need to speak to us, you can contact us by email, phone or web chat. West Kent Works Our training and employment team can help with creating a CV, job https://www.westkent.org/westkentwork applications, finding work placements, s/ apprenticeships and volunteer roles, training courses, interview skills etc.
Dementia Cafés
Service and contact details Description of service
Free Memory Cafés for those living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services Alzheimer’s or Dementia and their carers. Memory Cafés A chance to relax in safe environments 01474 533990 with refreshments and access guidance on Area – Sevenoaks District (Hartley, how to live well with dementia and Swanley, West Kingsdown) Outside of practical information. For information on Sevenoaks District (Dartford, Gravesend & time and venue in each location, please Meopham) contact via telephone.
All cafés and group services are suspended until further notice.
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café Twice monthly café for people with 01892 835498 dementia, their carers and family and [email protected] friends. Area – Sevenoaks Café is suspended until further notice.
Down Memory Lane
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Service and contact details Description of service
01732 743056 Club for people with dementia – activities Area – Otford include reminiscence and singing, art activities and refreshments. Sessions at Mission church are suspended until further notice.
Forget-me-Not Café – Edenbridge The Forget-me-not Café - Companionship [email protected] over a cuppa! Providing support and Area –Edenbridge companionship to those recognising issues with their memory or cognition as well as their carers, family and friends.
Forget-me-Not Café – Hildenborough Run in partnership by, The Good Care [email protected] Group, All about Home Care, Weald Area –Hildenborough Heights, Home Instead Senior Care Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Forget-me-Not Café – Sevenoaks (Knole) Community Forum, Westerham Town Elaine Murray 07805 367268 Council, Knole National Trust, and St [email protected] John’s Centre (Hildenborough). Area –Sevenoaks Each café will have a variety of activities Forget-me-Not Café – Westerham with existing local groups, such as music, Angela Howells 01959 562147 arts, crafts and social groups. [email protected] Area –Westerham
An informal group meeting at Christ Forget-me-Notes Sing-a-long with a cuppa’ Church URC Church Hall every third 01732 447055 Thursday of each month, 2pm to 4pm [email protected] offering singing for wellbeing for those [email protected] who may live with cognitive impairments, Area –Sevenoaks memory loss, who are lonely or feel isolated. Managed in partnership with The Good Care Group, All About Home Care and Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community.
The café meetings take place via Zoom. Please email [email protected] for more information.
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Dementia Support
Service and contact details Description of service
Alzheimer’s Society A leading dementia support and 01892 835498 research charity for anyone affected by Area – Sevenoaks Town any form of dementia.
Dementia Friendly Kent Dementia Friendly Kent website aims 07825 712701 (Laura Summers) to provide advice and signpost [email protected] individuals with dementia or those who www.dementiafriendlykent.org.uk are caring for people with dementia to Area – Across Kent local organisations who can help to find appropriate services and support.
Dementia Friends Awareness Sessions In helping towards creating a dementia 01732 227000 friendly community, Sevenoaks District [email protected] Council has teamed up with Kent Area – Sevenoaks District County Council to offer residents free Dementia Friends Awareness Sessions to help you to understand what it is like to live with dementia and any actions you can take.
Service provided remotely via phone and email/online.
Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Sevenoaks Area Dementia Friendly Community Community is a multi-agency local 07946534476/07785290131 forum, working together to make [email protected] Sevenoaks District more dementia Area – Sevenoaks Town, Edenbridge, friendly. The aim of the forum is for Westerham and surrounding villages local professional, carers, people with dementia and anyone with an interest in dementia to meet quarterly and discuss issues, share good practice and to work towards agreed actions plans to make the area dementia friendly.
Swanley Dementia Friendly Community The Swanley Dementia Friendly Forum Community Forum covers the Northern [email protected] Parishes of Sevenoaks District. The aim
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Service and contact details Description of service
Area – Swanley of the forum is for local professionals, carers, people with dementia and anyone with an interest in dementia to meet and discuss issues, share good practice and encourage the area to become more dementia friendly. Membership of the Forum includes: Swanley Town Council, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services, Sevenoaks District Council, Crossroads, Orchard Academy and Kent County Council services.
Domestic Abuse
Service and contact details Description of service
Choices A charity supporting those who are 0800 917 9948 experiencing domestic abuse – men, [email protected] women and children. www.choicesdaservice.org.uk Adult support groups are Area – Sevenoaks, Medway, Maidstone, temporary suspended and Gravesham, Dartford & Tonbridge and centres are closed to public. Malling Continue to provide service via telephone and online.
DeafHope The DeafHope service is run by 07970 350366 women for women. It provides [email protected] practical and emotional support to www.signhealth.org.uk/our- deaf women who are experiencing projects/deafhope-projects domestic abuse and to those who Area – Nationwide have survived it. DeafHope is the UKs only sign-language based service to help deaf women and children who suffer from domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse Support Services in Kent Safe refuge accommodation & Medway Specialist IDVA support 0808 168 9276 Community Outreach Services www.domesticabuseservices.org.uk
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Service and contact details Description of service
Area – Kent & Medway Therapeutic and group programmes (e.g. Freedom Programme) ‘Sanctuary’ provision (adaptations to make the home safer) Support with court proceedings Emergency welfare assistance for clients in crisis (food, energy, travel)
Remote support is available to individuals and they take referrals for all services (although referrals will only be accepted if remote working with the client is possible)
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support DAVSS supports residents of Services (DAVSS) Sevenoaks District, Tonbridge and 01892 570538 Malling and Tunbridge Wells [email protected] Borough Council areas. DAVSS www.davss.org.uk supports male and female victims Area – across West Kent aged 16+ who are experiencing DA and using their volunteer based delivery model are able to provide bespoke support package to meet the victim's needs. Victims are able to self-refer via the Helpline without the necessity of involving statutory partner agencies. Phone support service only. Helpline is available from 10.00am to 4.00pm weekdays. Messages may be left outside these hours.
Dove Project For refuge spaces in the South East 01702 300006 Area – Kent, Sussex & Essex
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The Domestic Violence Intervention Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) Project (DVIP) provides a range of 0207 928 4620 specialist services for perpetrators, [email protected] survivors, young people and children. www.dvip.org Area – London
Elder Abuse Response Helpline This confidential helpline run by 0808 808 8141 Hourglass (working name of Action [email protected] on Elder Abuse) gives information www.wearehourglass.org about elder abuse and emotional Area – Nationwide support to anyone concerned about the abuse of an older person. The helpline is confidential and Freephone and the number will not appear on your telephone bill
Family Matters (victims of sexual violence) Family Matters is a registered Charity Helpline: 01474 537392 that provides free specialist support Main office: 01474 536661 services for all survivors of rape and [email protected] sexual abuse in Kent. FM provides www.familymattersuk.org face to face therapy at various Area – Kent and London Borough of Bexley venues across Kent. The therapy service is also available for adults and children in the London Borough of Bexley. FM offers an Independent Sexual Violence Advisors service to residents of Kent providing emotional and practical support tailored to the needs of the survivor. FM also has a national helpline offering information and support to professionals or anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse. Face to face support is suspended. Service provided via phone or online.
Freedom Programme The Freedom Programme is a group 01892 502073/4 which offers women an insight into (Referrals for the Freedom Programme go abusive and controlling relationships through DAVSS) and its effect on families. Sessions last 1.5 / 2 hour, run over 12 weeks.
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Programmes are delivered via Zoom platform until further notice.
London LGBT Anti Violence Helpline Advice and support for LGBT+ people 0207 704 2040 who have experienced biphobia, www.galop.org.uk/report-hate homophobia, transphobia, sexual Area – London violence or domestic abuse. Also support lesbian, gay, bi and trans people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. This helpline is run by Galop who are a completely independent community led group.
Men’s Advice Line Offers advice and support for men in 0808 801 0327 abusive relationships, both those www.mensadviceline.org.uk experiencing violence and abuse from Area – Nationwide partners, and those concerned about their own violence.
National Domestic Violence Helpline Freephone 24 hour National Domestic 0808 2000 247 Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org. Refuge. A national service for women uk experiencing domestic violence, their Area - Nationwide family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
National LGBT Domestic Abuse Helpline Advice and support for LGBT+ people 0800 999 5428/0300 999 5428 who have experienced domestic [email protected] violence or abuse. This helpline is run www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse by Galop who are a completely Area – Nationwide independent community group.
Rape Crisis England and Wales Rape Crisis England and Wales is an 0808 802 9999 (12 noon to 2.30pm and organisation that exists to promote 7 – 9.39pm every day of the year) the needs and rights of women and [email protected] girls who have experienced sexual www.rapecrisis.org.uk violence, to improve services to them Area – England and Wales and to work towards the elimination of sexual violence. Rape Crisis Centres are located across England
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and Wales providing frontline specialist, independent and confidential services for women and girls of all ages who have experienced any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Refuge Refuge opened the world’s first safe 0808 2000 247 house for women and children www.refuge.org.uk escaping domestic violence. Refuge is Area – Nationwide a provider of specialist domestic violence services.
Victim Support Is a national charity giving free and 01273 480130/0845 3030 900 confidential help to victims of crime, www.victimsupport.org.uk witnesses, their family, friends and Area – Nationwide anyone else affected.
Women’s Aid A charity supporting anyone 0808 2000 247 experiencing domestic abuse. [email protected] www.womensaid.org.uk Area – Nationwide
Extreme Weather and Emergencies
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Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge If you are worried about yourself or 01732 454108 / 0800 678 1602 another elderly person in the winter period, please contact Age UK who [email protected] will be able to assess what support k they may be able to provide. www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbridg Suspended all social sessions e.org.uk and clubs. Some services are Area – Sevenoaks District and Tonbridge available, please visit the
website for more information.
Emergency Contacts To report:
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01732 227000 Dangerous structures www.sevenoaks.gov.uk Dangerous trees Area – Sevenoaks District Flooding and other major emergencies Noise Licensing issues Fumes Other emergency environmental health complaints
Flooding Emergency If the Sevenoaks District Council 01732 227000 Emergency Planning Officer has [email protected] declared a flooding emergency, a www.sevenoaks.gov.uk limited number of sandbags will be Area – Sevenoaks District supplied and delivered free of charge to homes in the affected area. For details contact the Emergency Planning team.
Floodline Speak to a Floodline adviser to find 0345 988 1188 (24 hour service) out how to stay safe during a flood. www.gov.uk/help-during-flood Area – Nationwide
National Gas Emergency Number To report a gas or carbon monoxide 0800 111 999 (Available 24 hours, 7 emergency, or if a pipeline is struck days per week) (even if no gas leak has occurred) www.nationalgrid.com Area – Nationwide
National Grid Electricity Emergency If you spot a potential hazard on or Number near an overhead electricity line, 0800 40 40 90 (Available 24 hours, 7 please call the number provided days per week) urgently. www.nationalgrid.com Visit the website to find out more Area – Nationwide about what is safe and not safe to do near overhead power lines and underground cables.
National Power Cut Emergency Line To report a power cut, call 105. On 105 the website you can find out what to www.nationalgrid.com do during a power cut, how to
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Area – Nationwide prepare for loss of electricity and detailed help and advice.
Report flooding – road and public drain Kent County Council is responsible for flooding dealing with road flooding and 03000 41 81 81 (Monday – Friday 9am flooding from public drains. If the to 5pm) 03000 41 91 91 (outside of office flood may cause immediate injury or hours) death, or is putting homes at risk, www.kent.gov.uk please call the number provided. Area – Across Kent
Snow Clearing and Gritting Contact Kent County Council on the 0845 247 800 number provided about snow clearing Area – Across Kent and gritting.
South East 4X4 Response South East 4X4 Response assists the 07040 900456 (General enquiries) emergency services, Kent County 01622 962636 (Emergency callout) Council and other agencies, Area – Across South East England particularly in time of adverse weather. They are on call and available 24 hours a day for 365 days of the year.
Family Support
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Edenbridge Children’s Centre Many fun activities for parents and 03000 42 09 95 children to learn and have fun together. The Children’s Centre is part of a [email protected] nationwide programme of services for Area – Edenbridge 0-5 year olds and their families, aiming to offer information, advice and support to parents, health services, family support and parental outreach. The Children’s Centre is closed for public other than for pre- arranged appointments with Midwifery or Health Visiting Teams.
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Evolve This new Imago service is funded by 0300 111 110 BBC Children in Need and supports [email protected] Young Carers and their siblings with www.imago.community/Children-and- disabilities. Evolve enables Young Young-People/Evolve Carers to get the right help at the right Area – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley time through a variety of support and activities for the Young Carer, disabled brother or sister and the family. The programme includes family support meetings, one-to-one support for Young Carers, signposting to activities for disabled children, and support in schools.
Family Lives Family support service is offered 0203 727 3571 through the helpline, as well as offering [email protected] tailored support around issues such as www.familylives.org.uk bullying, special educational needs, and Area – London and the South East support for specific communities.
Friends for Families Provide direct, practical assistance to [email protected] people who have been identified by https://www.friendsforfamilies.org/ Children’s Services as needing help Area - Sevenoaks & Dartford which can’t be provided by central or local government. Once we’ve received a referral from Children’s Services we step in to help to fill that gap.
Gingerbread A charity working with single parent 0207 428 5400 families providing advice, practical www.gingerbread.org.uk support and campaigns for single mum Area – London and the South East and dads.
Internet Matters An organisation helping to keep www.internetmatters.org children safe in the digital world. Area – Nationwide
New Ash Green Children’s Centre Lots of fun activities for parents and 01474 872411 children to learn and have fun together.
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Area – New Ash Green The Children’s Centre is part of a nationwide programme of services for 0-5 year olds and their families, aiming to offer information, advice and support to parents, health services, family support and parental outreach.
The Children’s Centre is closed for public other than for pre- arranged appointments with Midwifery or Health Visiting Teams.
Sevenoaks Child Contact Centre Sevenoaks Child Contact Centre is a 07951 862313 safe, friendly, neutral place where www.ctsd.org.uk/sevenoaks-child- children of separated families can contact-centre spend with one or both parents and Area – Sevenoaks and surrounding other family members. It is a child- villages centred environment that puts the needs of the children first. The centre is run by fully trained, impartial volunteers.
Sevenoaks Churches Group - Befrienders The scheme aims to match volunteers 01883 712576 who are able to give time and [email protected] friendship on a one-to-one basis to Area – Sevenoaks and surrounding others in the community. Befrienders villages can be accessed by referral from a social or health care professional to the coordinators.
Sevenoaks For Families (S4F) S4F is a group attached to Sevenoaks 07909 905975 District Churches Together. They are [email protected] trained volunteer Family Mentors, who Area – Sevenoaks and surrounding can provide emotional support to villages families struggling with health issues, behavioural problems, addictions, debt, housing, neighbour issues and more.
Spring House Children’s Centre Lots of fun activities for parents and 03000 42 11 37 children to play, learn and have fun together. The Children’s Centre is part [email protected] of a nationwide programme of services
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Area – Sevenoaks for 0-5 year olds and their families, aiming to offer information, advice and support to parents, health services, family support and parental outreach. The Children’s Centre is closed for public other than for pre- arranged appointments with Midwifery or Health Visiting Teams.
Swanley Children’s Centre Lots of fun activities for parents and 03000 42 09 95 children to play, learn and have fun [email protected] together. The Children’s Centre is part Area – Swanley of a nationwide programme of services for 0-5 year olds and their families, aiming to offer information, advice and support to parents, health services, family support and parental outreach.
Services are still running from Swanley Youth Hub.
Regular Health Visitor Clinics where Services at Children’s Centres – Regular parents can attend to monitor their Health Visitor Clinics child’s health. Children will be weighed 03001 23 31 68 and monitored and parents can ask Area – Edenbridge, Sevenoaks & Swanley advice on many subjects including sleep, feeding and weaning. The Children’s Centre is closed for public other than for pre- arranged appointments with Midwifery or Health Visiting Teams.
West Kingsdown Children’s Centre Lots of fun activities for parents and 01474 854624 children to play, learn and have fun Area – West Kingsdown together. The Children’s Centre is part of a nationwide programme of services for 0-5 year olds and their families, aiming to offer information, advice and support to parents, health services, family support and parental outreach. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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The Children’s Centre is closed for public other than for pre-
arranged appointments with Midwifery or Health Visiting Teams.
Early Help
Service and contact details Description of service
Childcare Advice Line For more help with childcare options, 03000 41 23 23 (Monday – Friday finding a childcare provider, child and 9am – 5pm) family benefits and tax credits, paying [email protected] for childcare, Kent Children’s Clubs & Area – Across Kent activities, Health and social care information (including parenting, drugs education and healthy living), becoming a childcare provider and running a childcare business.
Early Help District Team (North Kent – Works with children, young people and Sevenoaks) their families, with a primary focus on 3000 41 04 15 (Monday to families with children and young people Wednesday) and 3000 41 04 15 aged from pre-birth to 18. (Wednesday to Friday) Area – Sevenoaks District
Educational home visits for pre-school Offers educational home visits for pre- children school children: Additional needs or disabilities Additional needs or disabilities - our For further information and to find out if home visiting service, known as Portage, we can support you and your child call: is suitable for children who are aged 0-5 03000 417704 years old and have complex needs or [email protected] are delayed in at least two areas of development. Remote support is available to Deaf, blind or deafblind families, reduced service provision. To arrange a visit if your child has a hearing impairment contact: 07824 306233 Ann Vickers [email protected]
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To arrange a visit if your child has a visual impairment or is deafblind, contact: 07834 764288 [email protected]
Some two year olds can get up to 15 Free Early Education for two year olds hours of free childcare each week for 38 www.kent.gov.uk/education-and- weeks a year. This is a national scheme. children/childcare-and-pre-school/free- The scheme is currently available to two childcare/free-childcare-for-2-year- year olds: olds#tab-2 Who are looked after by the Local Authority; Who are no longer looked after by the Local Authority as a result of an adoption order, a special guardianship order or a residence order; Who have a current statement of special educational needs (SEN) or an educational, health and care plan; Whose parents receive specific benefits
Registering a Birth Births need to be registered within 42 03000 41 51 51 (for Kent) days. If living in Kent you can book an www.kent.gov.uk/births-ceremonies- appointment via the online booking and-deaths/Births/register-a-birth#tab- service 1 For birth registrations please Area – Sevenoaks District – Edenbridge, refer to Sevenoaks & Swanley Libraries https://www.kent.gov.uk/births- ceremonies-and- deaths/Births/register-a-birth
Other Family Support services
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ellenor Hospice care is holistic support for the 01474 320007 whole family. ellenor cares for all ages [email protected] and their service include: www.ellenor.org Hospice at Home for children Area –Bexley, Dartford, Gravesham, and adults (including respite) Swanley and surrounding villages, Inpatient Ward Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone Wellbeing and Spiritual Care Carer Support Therapeutic Day Services Support Groups and Classes ellenor accepts self-referrals. Call 01474 320007 and ellenor will assess to see what services they can offer. If they cannot help, they can assist with signposting.
Family and Childcare Trust Family and Childcare Trust aims to 0207 940 7510 make the UK a better place for families, [email protected] through research, campaigning and www.familyandchildcaretrust.org information provision, working with Area - Nationwide government, employers and parents to reduce pressures on family life.
Kent Children and Young People’s The Kent Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services (CYMHS) Mental Health Services (CYMHS) is 0300 123 4496 provided by North East London NHS www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-kent- Foundation Trust (NELFT). The service children-young-peoples-mental-health provides emotional wellbeing and Area – Across Kent mental health advice and support for young people and their families across Kent and is available to young people from the age of 0 – 18 (or up to 25 if they have special educational needs). CYPMHS offers advice and support for stress, low mood and depression, anxiety, self-harm or difficult to manage behaviours as well as support for neurodevelopmental difficulties such as ADHD or ASD. The types of support will vary on the type of concern and the severity, including online self-help, sign- posting to other organisations, crisis support, specialist assessments, face-to- face therapy either individually or in
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groups. If you have been discharged, you can refer yourself back in the service at any time.
Kent Friendz Kent Friendz a service of The Symbol 01622 863 291 Trust - provides opportunities for [email protected] recreation and education through https://symbolconnect.co.uk/ activities, with the aim of improving Area – Sevenoaks District, Tonbridge & lifestyle for people with disabilities. Malling, Tunbridge Wells, Dartford & Kent Friendz’ objective are: Gravesham and Maidstone to provide help and support to those with learning/physical disabilities, their families and carers to provide clubs, home support, leisure activities and trips out in the community for those with learning and complex disabilities
Kent Family Mediation Service An organisation renowned for offering a 01795 410457 family mediation service to families and [email protected] individuals who are on low incomes, www.kentfms.org.uk those with minimal capital assets and Area – Across Kent including a Family private fee paying clients. Kent Family Mediation Centre in Sevenoaks Mediation Service also offers Legal Aid.
Kent Safeguarding Children Board Provides information and advice for 03000 41 11 11 (to report child professional people who work with abuse) children in Kent. Has multiple groups [email protected] that monitor, legislate and advice on all www.kscb.org.uk/home aspects of safeguarding for children. Area – Across Kent If you are worried about a child, please do report it.
Making Miracles Making Miracles, Baby Trauma and 07921 333003 Bereavement Care [email protected] Professional Counselling www.makingmiracles.org.uk Making Miracles provides a professional Area – Kent and Medway counselling service for trauma and loss to improve emotional wellbeing and reduce mental health issues. This service is provided locally and usually
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lasts for around 6 sessions / weeks. Referrals are received from medical staff, other charities and self-referrals can me made too. The first contact is usually made within a week of being referred to Making Miracles. Trauma & Bereavement Care Baby trauma and bereavement care is provided to the whole family through their own journey, this includes parents, siblings & grandparents. Please find out more about the Baby Memorial Garden, Keepsake Collection and published children’s book “The Baby” In-House Support Team Making Miracles provides ongoing emotional support on an informal level via their experienced support team for high risk pregnancy (this could be where a baby’s life is at risk), if a baby is premature or where any family has suffered trauma or loss.
We are Beams We are Beams is a local charity which 01322 668501 provides support services to disabled [email protected] children and their families in Kent. We www.wearebeams.org.uk are Beams services are divided up into Area – Dartford, Gravesham and four key areas: Sevenoaks 1. Short Break Service for Disabled Children 2. Family Advice Service 3. Direct Payments Service 4. Dragon’s Retreat Short Break Unit (respite care) The children and young people who access We are Beams services will typically have one or multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, autism or severe ADHD.
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Food Banks
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Apetito Meal Delivery Delivers daily hot meals direct to 01622 717155 people’s homes. Residents should www.apetito.co.uk contact Kent social services or home Area – Nationwide support services department in the first instance to see if they are eligible for a subsidised service.
Edenbridge Food Bank For information about this service, 01732 865368 please contact Edenbridge Town Council [email protected] Area – Edenbridge
Healthy Start Vouchers Healthy Start provides vouchers every 0845 607 6823 week to spend on milk, plain fresh, www.healthystart.nhs/healthy-start- frozen fruit and vegetables and infant vouchers/do-i-qualify formula milk. Free vitamins are also Area – Nationwide available. Residents can qualify if they are at least 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four, if you are on benefits or if they are pregnant and under 18 years old. To find out more please visit the website.
Kent Support & Assistance Service (KSAS) Kent Support & Assistance Service [email protected] (KSAS) is available to support residents www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- if they are facing exceptional pressures health/care-and-support/benefits/home- because of an emergency, crisis or if essentials-in-a-crisis your household has been affected Area – Across Kent financially as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. KSAS may be able to offer short term help, with supermarket vouchers for groceries and goods for young people (such as nappies and formula), clothing and energy vouchers and household appliances to households who have no other means of support.
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https://stjtb.com/people-groups/loaves- The foodbank operates from St John fishes/ the Baptist Church with a team of Area - Sevenoaks volunteers in the Sevenoaks area. Deliveries of food can be only accepted in the church hall between 1 – 2pm on Thursdays. Collection is on Thursday 2- 3pm.
Swanley Food Bank For more information about this 07798 872573 service, please contact Swanley Food [email protected] Bank directly. https://swanleydistrict.foodbank.org.uk/
The Hygiene Bank Grassroots charity, supporting people [email protected] in crisis and those struggling on a low www.thehygienebank.com income to tackle hygiene poverty. For Area – Sevenoaks District more information about this service, please contact The Hygiene Bank directly.
Westerham Food Bank For more information about this 01959 562058 or 01959 562147 service, please contact Westerham [email protected] Food Bank directly.
Gambling Support
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GamCare GamCare is a provider of information, 0808 8020 133 advice, support and free counselling [email protected] for the prevention and treatment of www.gamcare.org.uk problem gambling. Area - Nationwide
National Gambling Helpline If you are concerned about the 0808 8020 133 amount of time or money that you or Area - Nationwide someone who know is spending gambling, you can talk to an adviser
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free of charge over the phone or online. Available 8am to midnight, seven days a week.
Housing & Homelessness
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Citizens Advice Citizens Advice provide a free, Edenbridge & Westerham confidential, independent advice 03000 422888 service. You may have money, [email protected] housing, employment problems, facing a crisis or considering your www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/edenbridge- options. Citizens Advice's goal is to westerham help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. Sevenoaks and Swanley (North & West Kent) 0808 278 7810 No longer offering drop-ins or [email protected] www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/noth-west- face to face appointments. kent Services provided via telephone or online.
Council Tax support Council Tax support is a local scheme, 01732 227000 based on similar criteria to Housing www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/counciltax Benefit, to help people on a low Area – Sevenoaks District income, in or out of work, or in receipt of state benefits. The amount you can receive depends on your income and circumstances and is shown as a discount on your Council Tax rather than being paid as a benefit. The local scheme adopted by Sevenoaks District Council will calculate your support and then, if you are working age, reduce your entitlement by a percentage. Currently the percentage reduction is 20%. Universal Credit will not replace Council Tax Support. If you would like to apply for help with your Council
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Tax, please complete the online claim forms. Services run as normal via telephone and online.
HERO Advice Service The Council’s HERO (Housing, 01732 227000 Energy, Retraining & Options for Life) [email protected] service offers complete and www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/services/housing personalised advice. It gives Area – Sevenoaks District information and guidance on a range of issues including, housing problems, saving money on fuel bills, debt or mortgage advice, welfare benefits, retraining and further education options, getting back to work and starting a new business. Services run as normal via telephone and online.
Homeless Link (search for hostels) Search for hostels and homelessness 0207 8404430 services in England. [email protected] www.homeless.org.uk Area – Nationwide and Sevenoaks District
Housing Advice Team The Council’s Housing Service offers 01732 227000 advice for people losing their homes, [email protected] facing eviction, rough sleepers and [email protected] general advice for people over 55. [email protected] Guidance will be provided on how to www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/services/housing join the Sevenoaks District Housing Area – Sevenoaks District Register for social rented housing, how to apply for a housing association home, rural housing schemes, and housing need/affordable housing development opportunities and self- build/custom build homes.
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Housing Benefit support Housing benefit can help pay rent if 01732 227000 you are on a low income and can pay [email protected] for all or part of your rent. How much www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/benefits you get depends on income and Area – Sevenoaks District circumstances. Housing Benefit can be applied for whether you are unemployed or working. It cannot be paid for heating, hot water, energy or food. You may need to apply for Universal Credit instead of Housing Benefit. You can complete an application for Housing Benefit online.
Housing Care For guidance on accommodation www.housingcare.org services for older people, including Area – Nationwide the option to search for retirement housing and care homes.
Lookahead Offer specialist homelessness advice 0207 368 4600 and support for people with multiple [email protected] and complex needs (mental health, www.lookahead.org.uk learning disability and/or autism. Area – South East Services include supported housing, outreach, training schemes and lifelong learning services.
MacIntyre (Learning Disability Supported Provide supported living services to Housing) promote independence for young 01908 230100 people and adults who have a [email protected] learning disability and/or autism. https://www.macintyrecharity.org/for- adults/supported-living/ Area - Edenbridge
Moat Housing association providing 0845 600 1006 affordable homes and services for [email protected] people in housing need. www.moat.co.uk Area – South East including Sevenoaks District
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0800 678 1221 Build and provide a range of homes [email protected] including rented and low-cost home www.orbit.org.uk ownership options. Area – Nationwide
Porchlight (Homelessness) Helps people who have nowhere to 0800 567 7699 go and no-one to turn to. Some [email protected] people are homeless and others www.porchlight.org.uk struggling to cope with the pressures Area – Across Kent in their lives.
Residential Care and Nursing Homes Directory of care, nursing and www.carehome.co.uk residential homes throughout and Area – Sevenoaks District near Sevenoaks District area.
Shelter Shelter helps people struggling with 0808 800 4444 (regular helpline) bad housing or homelessness through 0808 1644 660 (emergency advice) advice, support and legal services. www.england.shelter.org.uk
Supported Housing (Kent County Council) For help to find a new home which 03000 416161 (Monday to Friday 9am to gives you the support you need to 5pm) 03000 419191 (out of office hours – live a more independent life. Speak to for emergencies only) your case worker or contact for an [email protected] assessment if you feel you have a www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- need for supported housing. health/care-and-support/housing-and-care- homes/supported-housing Area - Edenbridge The Bridge Trust provides life- The Bridge Trust (Homelessness) changing services to homeless people 01732 368363 to help prevent them from falling [email protected] back into homelessness. The Bridge www.thebridgetrust.org.uk Trust supports adults of any gender Area – Across Kent including Sevenoaks from 18 years old up to retirement District age. Application to their service is via Kent Homeless Connect: https://www.porchlight.org.uk/kent- homeless-connect
Rethink (Mental Health Supported Housing) Supported accommodation services 01215 227007/01732 742351 providing people with a high quality [email protected] home and a therapeutic and recovery
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www.rethink.org focused environment with the Area – Sevenoaks support to live independently. In Sevenoaks District there is the Vine Court Housing Project for people enduring mental health problems.
The Hygiene Bank Grassroots charity, supporting people [email protected] in crisis and those struggling on a low www.thehygienebank.com income to tackle hygiene poverty. For Area – Sevenoaks District more information about this service, please contact The Hygiene Bank directly.
West Kent Housing Association To provide homes in Kent for those Payment line: 01732 749442 who struggle to afford them in the For any other urgent enquiries: open market. To nurture the 01732 749400 between 8.45am and 5:15pm communities around those homes. Monday to Thursday and 8.45am and 4.45pm on Fridays Offices are closed to public. [email protected] Services provided via phone www.westkent.org or online. Area - Kent including Sevenoaks District
Learning Disabilities
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Adult Social Services (Kent) For those who have care and support 03000 41 61 61 needs, they can contact for a free [email protected] assessment. The assessment is a www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health discussion between the client (or the Area – Kent person you look after) and a trained person either from the council or another organisation that the council works with. They talk about the situation and what changes could be made to find out how needs could be met. If you or the person you want help for are over 18 years old, please contact Adult Social Services.
Avenues Groups
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0300 323 0405 Supports people who have learning [email protected] disability, autism, acquired brain www.avenuesgroup.org.uk/ injury and challenging behaviour. Area – London, South East, East of England Typically, Avenues Groups supports & West Midlands people with multiple or complex needs and/or challenging behaviour. Core services are: supported living and housing, outreach, and support at home.
Providing free support and HFT (learning disabilities support) information of all people with 01732 782700 learning disabilities (individuals, [email protected] families and carers) such as living www.hft.org.uk independently, day services, working, Area – Kent including Sevenoaks District volunteering, hobbies and technology.
IASK (Information, Advice and Support Service to support families of Kent) children and young people (0-25 03000 41 3000 years) with special educational needs [email protected] or disabilities. The service aims to www.kent.gov.uk empower children/young people and Area – Kent their parents to make informed choices about their children’s education, other outcomes and communicate confidently.
Kent Autistic Trust Specialist provider of services for 01634 405168 young people and adults with autism. www.kentautistictrust.org Group services are suspended Area – Kent until further notice. Service is continue to run via telephone or email.
Kent Pathways Service The Kent Pathways Service supports 03000 41 61 61 adults with a learning disability to [email protected] become more independent. They aim www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- to help improve independence by health/care-and-support/disability/learning- developing life skills. Support is disability/kent-pathway-service provided between 1 and 12 weeks Area – Kent and it is free of charge to have support from a Kent Pathways Service worker.
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Mencap Mencap values and supports people 0808 808 111 (8am – 6pm Mon – Fri) with a learning disability and their [email protected] families and carers. A range of www.mencap.org.uk services are provided, including Area – Nationwide round-the-clock care, helping someone join in with local leisure activities and providing advice and information on employment and education.
An organisation providing an SNAAP (Special Needs Advisory & extensive range of services to Activities Project) children with every kind of disability, 01227 367555 aged from 0-25, in partnership with [email protected] parents. The focus of the services is www.snaap.org.uk upon all of the child’s needs including Area – Kent educational, social, developmental and emotional. Provide some services, for more information please call 0759 2305 116. Also continue support via telephone and online, accept new referrals.
We are Beams We are Beams is a local charity 01322 668501 which provides support services to [email protected] disabled children and their families in www.wearebeams.org.uk Kent. We are Beams services are Area – Dartford, Gravesham and Sevenoaks divided up into four key areas: 1. Short Break Service for Disabled Children 2. Family Advice Service 3. Direct Payments Service 4. Dragon’s Retreat Short Break Unit (respite care) The children and young people who access We are Beams services will typically have one or multiple learning difficulties, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, autism or severe ADHD.
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All activities are currently suspended until further notice. Advice and support now being offered via email and telephone only.
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Anxiety UK Anxiety UK is a charity working 03444 775 774 (info line) Monday to Friday to relieve and support those 9.30am to 5.30pm 07537 416 905 (text service) living with anxiety and anxiety- [email protected] based depression by providing www.anxietyuk.org.uk information, support and Area – Nationwide understanding via an extensive range of services, including 1:1 therapy.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) CALM is a movement against 0800 58 58 58 male suicide, the single biggest www.thecalmzone.net killer of men under 45 in the UK. Area – Nationwide CALM offers support to men in the UK of any age, who are down or in crisis via the helpline, web chat or website.
Care Confidential A pregnancy Crisis Counselling 0800 028 2228 service for pregnancy and post www.careconfidential.com abortion support. Area – Nationwide
Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (NHS) Mental Health crisis help for 0300 222 0123 those living in Kent and Medway. www.kmpt.nhs.uk/where-do-i-go-in-a-crisis/ The single telephone number is Area – Kent & Medway available 24/7 if residents need mental health support.
D’Vine Singers The D’Vine Singers was set up in 07708 237415 2015 as part of a West Kent [email protected] research study, which confirmed the benefits of singing on mental
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wellbeing. The group continues to offer singing sessions for Sevenoaks residents with mental health problems and others who enjoy singing in a supportive group. The D’Vine Singers meet weekly in term-time for a session of community singing – open to all without the need to read music. D’Vine online sessions continue on Fridays from 12.00 - 1.00 pm, to book please contact us directly.
Kent & Medway (Mental Health Services) 0300 222 0123 Provides mental health, learning www.kmpt.nhs.uk disability and substance misuse Area – Across Kent & Medway services, as well as other specialist services.
Live it Well Kent Promotes a range of support and 0800 567 7699 information on mental health and [email protected] wellbeing services to connect www.liveitwell.org.uk people with support within their Area – Kent and Medway local communities. Support available locally includes links with statutory services, wellbeing, active lifestyle, community based activities, social support and life skills.
Live Well Kent The Live Well Kent service can 0800 567 7699 help you improve your mental, www.livewellkent.org.uk physical health and wellbeing. It www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- is a free service for anyone over health/health the age of 17. The service can Area – across Kent help you to improve your lifestyle, meeting people through social activities and support to improve your relationship and managing money. Live Well Kent can also help you to gain new skills and qualifications, or support to try and find a work placement or job.
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Live Well: Youth Mental Health Information Hub An information hub offering (NHS) young people advice and help on www.nhs.uk/livewell/youth-mental- mental health problems, including health/pages/Youth-mental-health-help.aspx depression, anxiety and stress. Area – Across Kent and Medway The Hub also includes a ‘Check Your Mood’ self-assessment tool.
Mental Health Matters The Telephone Helpline consists 0800 107 0160 (24/7 service) of a team of highly trained and www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our- experienced support workers services/helpline-services/ who use counselling skills to Area – Kent and Medway providing residents with emotional guidance and information. Residents may choose to call ‘Mental Health Matters’ if: They are feeling low, anxious or stressed and feel talking to another person might help them cope They may be in extreme emotional distress and feel that there is nowhere else to turn They may be caring for another person and finding it hard to cope.
Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Psychological therapies are 0300 012 0012 aimed at providing help for www.thinkaction.org.uk people with anxiety and Area – Across West Kent depression and related problems, such as trauma, anger, phobias, obsessions, compulsions, relationship difficulties, unresolved issues from the past and feeling of not coping with life events, including illness and childbirth.
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Counselling. Self-referral through the website’s online referral form, post a form (collected from your GP surgery), directly through the number provided or a GP can refer you direct. This service is delivered by a consortium led by ThinkAction.
Reachout Adults Adult Wellbeing & Mental Health 07989 219185 Support Group delivered in [email protected] community venues and open to www.twmhr.org.uk anyone with a mental health Area – West Kent including Sevenoaks District issue or wellbeing need. Services still provided by Government exempt support group In-doors, Zoom or telephone Group meetings.
Reachout Youth Reachout Youth’s café style 07545 208899 sessions are specifically aimed at [email protected] young people aged 13 – 19, experiencing emotional or mental https://www.mentalhealthresource.org.uk/reach- health difficulties. Reachout out-youth Youth groups bring young people Area - West Kent together to reduce stigma, share stories, develop coping strategies and make friends. These groups are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers and provide a venue to share what is troubling
you. Services still provided by Government exempt support group In-doors, Zoom or telephone Group meetings.
Release the Pressure Highly experienced and trained 0800 107 0160 team to provide confidential www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- support. health/health/release-the-pressure Suicide is the biggest killer of Area – Kent men under 45 in Kent. (Funded by KCC).
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Rethink Provide support to help people 0300 5000 927 affected by mental illness by [email protected] changing attitudes. www.rethink.org Area – Nationwide
Samaritans Provides emotional and 08457 909090 confidential 24/7 support to www.samaritans.org those experiencing despair, Area – Nationwide distress or suicidal feelings.
SANE SANE is a mental health charity 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10.30pm working to improve quality of life daily) for anyone affected by mental 020 3805 1790 illness. [email protected] www.sane.org.uk Area – Nationwide
Sevenoaks Counselling Provides a professional service 01732 450118 offered by Christians to the [email protected] whole community. Counselling www.sevenoakscounselling.org.uk for individuals, couples and Area – within travelling distance to Sevenoaks young people. Sevenoaks Counselling also has a Family Therapist. Clients are asked to pay what they can afford and counselling is available to all on equal opportunities basis. Services provided only by phone or online.
The Lewis Project The Lewis Project is a small [email protected] group that meet together at The www.thelewisproject.org.uk House in the Basement at the Area – Sevenoaks Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks every Monday 3pm to 10pm. The group is for over 18 year olds who are suffering mental health issues, including anxiety/depression and could do
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with some community support, friendship, purpose or structure. Sessions are now cancelled until further notice.
Thinkaction Ashford (part of Addaction) www.addaction.org.uk Primary Care Improving Access 01233 639383 to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Area – Kent services offering one-to-one either counselling & CBT NICE recommended interventions for common mental health conditions. Support is offered through face-to-face or telephone. The service provides ‘Feel Well Live Well Parenting’ support, ‘Stress Management’ and ‘Older Adults Groups’.
Mental Health Resource is the Reachout Project, Mental Health Resource Engagement Provider also for 07989 219185 Mental Health Service User [email protected] Voice for West Kent including www.mentalhealthresource.org.uk Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Area – West Kent and Tunbridge Wells. “Do you or someone you know, have mental health problems? We want to hear your experiences and use them to help improve services for others.” Service still provided by telephone or online.
The Hub, Tunbridge Wells The Hub is our friendly vibrant 07526 203899 wellbeing centre, located in [email protected] Tunbridge Wells and is open to www.mentalhealthresource.org.uk all adults with emotional or mental health needs. At the Hub, we can offer you a safe space to talk and plenty of wellbeing activities, which are all completely free to access and are all designed to boost confidence & self–esteem. The Hub is working in partnership with Crossways
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Community to deliver socially distanced face to face support for existing Hub clients only. If you would like to talk about your mental and emotional wellbeing, please contact Carol on 07526203899
West Kent Mind West Kent Mind (WKM) is one of 01732 744950/ 0300 123 3393 for over 140 local Mind associations national mind or text 86463 (LMAs) which are affiliated to the [email protected] national charity, Mind. Mind is www.westkentmind.org.uk the leading mental health charity Area – West Kent including Sevenoaks District in England and Wales. The goals of WKM are: staying well, empowering choice, improving services and support, enabling social participation, removing inequality of opportunity and organised excellence. All face-to-face work with
clients across our services is suspended until further notice. Service provided via telephone or online.
North Kent Mind North Kent Mind (NKM) is an 01322 291380 independent mental health [email protected] charity operating in North Kent www.northkentmind.co.uk providing a wide range of Area – North Kent including Swanley services for people who experience mental health problems. NKMind works with people individually or in small or large groups. Service provided via telephone or online.
#Stay Alive The Stay Alive app is a suicide Download the app on Google Play or the App prevention resource for the UK, Store packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in
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https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find- crisis. You can use if you are help-now/stay-alive-app/ having thoughts of suicide or if Area – Nationwide you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
Older People
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Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Age UK Sevenoaks and Tonbridge provide 01732 454108 day care and support services, lunch clubs, information and advice, advocacy, [email protected]. independent living support, chiropody, uk foot care services and has a computer learning centre. Age UK also holds www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbrid information. ge.org.uk Provides some of the services and Area – Sevenoaks and Tonbridge (not are offering online/over Swanley or Malling) telephone befriending service. Please check the website for more information.
Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Lunch Lunch clubs are great places for friends to Clubs regularly meet up for people looking to 01732 454108 meet new friends. A cooked two course lunch followed by tea and coffee is [email protected]. provided. Current Age UK Lunch Clubs uk are currently located in Westerham, Tonbridge, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Otford, www.ageuksevenoaksandtonbrid Woodlands, Dunton Green and ge.org.uk Fordcombe. Age UK also holds Area – Sevenoaks District and Tonbridge information about an independent Lunch Club in Bessels Green. All clubs and activities are suspended until further notice.
Befriending Kent Befriending Kent is a consortium of 0300 365 8120 charitable organisations across Kent who
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[email protected] delivers befriending services to older www.befriendingkent.org.uk people with the help of volunteers to help Area – Kent to reduce social isolation in older people.
British Red Cross Offers help with travel to and from social 0800 028 0831 activities. [email protected] The befriending scheme is a telephone www.redcross.org.uk/nearyou service and consists of a weekly call of Area – Nationwide approximately 30 minutes and is available for people who are suffering bereavement, loneliness, living alone and living away from family and friends.
Community Navigation Social Prescribing 0300 011 1965 Social Prescribers support Adults, living in [email protected] Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley who www.imago.community/Supporting- have complex health and social care People/Social-Prescribing needs or who are being discharged from Area – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley hospital. Social Prescribers will provide information, advice and guidance and connect people with community resources and support services to meet their health and social care needs. Support is provided for up to 12 weeks through community or home visits, telephone and email. Peer volunteers will work alongside our Social Prescribers to mentor and support individuals to make changes, access services, and connect with others; supporting the development of confidence, self-esteem and resilience.
Falls Prevention Classes Falls Prevention is a safe and effective 01732 227000 exercise class aiming to keep residents [email protected] active and helping them to maintain independence. The class begins mainly in www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/services/health- a chair and gradually progresses to and-social-care/services-for-older- standing activities. The aim is to improve people/activities-for-older-people balance, strength and stability. Area – Sevenoaks District Sessions are suspended until
further notice.
Housing Care For self-help information and advice tools, www.housingcare.org including Housing Options for Older Area – Nationwide People (HOOP) and Home from Hospital
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tools. They can help identify what potential difficulties an individual is facing and provide information and advice on what support might be available for older people.
Imago – CAMEO (Come and Meet Each CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Other) project is working with people over 50, 0300 011 1965 living in Dartford, Gravesham and [email protected] Swanley, who are socially isolated or www.imago.community experiencing loneliness due to changing Area – Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley life circumstances. CAMEO offers a 12- week programme of activities with sessions on topics such as healthy living, personal finances, and volunteering and community services. Cameo is a great opportunity for people to make new friends, meet others who have experienced similar circumstances and to feel better connected to their community. Sessions are suspended until further notice.
Independent Age Free helpline providing advice for older 0800 319 6789 people, their families and carers, including [email protected] friendship services for people in need of www.independentage.org companionship through a regular Area – Nationwide telephone call or visit. Lines are open 8.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday.
Kent Home Library Service Volunteers for Kent Home Library Service 030000 413131 deliver a selection of books and audio and [email protected] spend time chatting with customers in www.kent.gov.uk/volunteering their homes who are unable to visit the Area – Sevenoaks Town, Riverhead, Seal, library in person. This could be due to ill Otford and Kemsing health, caring responsibilities or transport difficulties. Service provided via telephone only.
Involve Kent – Community Navigation For those over 55 or under 55 and frail and Community Navigation for Carers and/or have complex health 03000 810005 conditions. The Community Navigators can help residents to access and
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[email protected] understand the services available to them. .uk Community Navigators can support those www.involvekent.org.uk who are caring for a family member or Area – West Kent friend unpaid and offer Carers assessments.
North West Kent Age UK provides a North West Kent Age UK range of Community Services to support General enquiries: 01474 564898 older people. The services includes, a toe (Gravesend) and 01322 226496 and fingernail cutting services, assisted (Dartford) bathing, fresh meals delivery, transport to and from home to Age UK Day Centres community.services@ageuknorthwestken and social, health and wellbeing activities. t.org.uk Please contact North West Kent Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk/northwestkent for further information. Area – Gravesend, Dartford, Swanscombe & Greenhithe, Northfleet, Swanley Day services including Day Breaks are now temporarily closed. Some services will be provided, please check the website for more information.
One You Your Home Service Sevenoaks One You Your Home Service 07864 959141 can offer support with Social Isolation and 07743 450164 loneliness Equipment or adaptations for [email protected] your home, Emotional Well-being, Poor www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/oneyou health linked to housing or housing Area – Sevenoaks District conditions. We can contact you to arrange a home visit and carry out a holistic assessment to explore what is important to you and your well-being and to enable you to access activities and/or local support that could improve your health and well-being. Please contact directly for more information.
Pop Up Pop In Coffee Mornings A coffee morning with a difference 01732 454108 providing the opportunity to socialise over refreshments and learn exercises to suelarken@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge. help improve balance, stability and org.uk strength. For further details of times and venues, please phone or visit the website www.ageuk.org/sevenoaksandtonbridge/ provided. activities-and-events/pop-in-teacoffee- mornings/
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Area – Surrounding areas of Sevenoaks Sessions are running via Zoom and Tonbridge until further notice. Please contact the instructor directly. The Cottage Community 01322 668106 If you’re an older person and want to [email protected] remain active, both physically and https://www.racdv.org.uk/cottage-day- mentally, and enjoy yourself by sharing centre/ meals, activities, companionship and Area – Sevenoaks, Dartford and stimulation. Gravesend. Our day centre provides hot meals, activities, transport and shopping trips for clients over the state retirement age. We have done this for over 65 years. We cooperate with other statutory, charitable organizations in the area. Currently closed to visitors because of Covid 19, but we do provide a hot food service. Please call for further information.
Sevenoaks District Seniors Action Forum The 1000 plus member Forum gathers www.sdsaf.org.uk (contact page on information on the concerns of older website) people themselves, then works to ensure Area: Sevenoaks District that decision makers at all levels bear in mind the needs of older people when making decisions. SDSAF influences developments that affects the lives of people over 50, from central to local government, from bus operators and housing to the NHS, and everything in between.
Sevenoaks Kent Shed Project Sevenoaks Kent Shed project provides the 07783 022112 opportunities for men to participate in [email protected] practical group activities such as https://www.kentsheds.org/ woodworking. A place where men can Area – Sevenoaks share and learn new skills and work together ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to support one another. Sessions are suspended until further notice. Virtual Shed meet ups is running, please check the website.
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The Silver Line A national confidential and free helpline 0800 470 8090 for older people open every day and night [email protected] of the year. The Silver Line provides a www.thesilverline.org.uk sign-posting service to link them into Area – Nationwide many, varied services that exist around the country, a befriending service to combat loneliness and a means of empowering those who may be suffering abuse and neglect.
University of the Third Age (U3A) The U3A movement is an organisation Sevenoaks which provides opportunities for retired www.sevenoaksu3a.org.uk and semi-retired people to learn together. Area - Westerham There are many opportunities to learn new things, including languages, photography and practical arts. Most of activities are postponed or cancelled, please check the website.
University of the Third Age (U3A) The U3A movement is an organisation Westerham which provides opportunities for retired www.westerhamu3a.org and semi-retired people to learn together. Area - Westerham There are many opportunities to learn new things, including gardening, opera and painting. U3A Westerham offers the choice of 40 different study groups, plus social events for a small annual membership fee. Most of activities are postponed or cancelled, please check the website.
Yoga sessions provide a friendly Yoga environment for anyone over the age of 01732 227000 50 living in the Sevenoaks District. The [email protected] sessions run for an hour with gentle yoga Area – Across Sevenoaks District and relaxation techniques, with some sessions offering informal chats on lifestyle led by guest speakers. Beginners and newcomers are always welcome. Sessions are suspended until further notice.
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Relationships
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Citizens Advice Citizens Advice provide a free, confidential, independent advice Edenbridge & Westerham service. You may have money, 03000 422888 housing, employment problems, [email protected] facing a crisis or considering your https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ede options. Citizens Advice's goal is to nbridge-and-westerham/ help everyone find a way forward, whatever problem they face. Sevenoaks and Swanley (North & West Kent) No longer offering drop-ins or 0808 278 7810 face to face appointments. [email protected] Continue to offer telephone www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/noth- west-kent assistance or via email.
Kent Family Mediation Service An organisation renowned for 01795 410457 offering a family mediation service to [email protected] families and individuals who are on www.kentfms.org.uk low incomes, those with minimal Area – Across Kent including a Family capital assets and to private fee Mediation Centre in Sevenoaks paying clients. Kent Family Mediation Service also offers Legal Aid.
Relate (Sevenoaks) The service includes relationship 01892 529927 counselling for individuals and [email protected] couples, family counselling, www.relate.org.uk/find-my-nearest- counselling for children and young relate/outpost/sevenoaks-relate people and sex therapy. Please note Area –Sevenoaks Town that not all services may be offered at this location. Most of our face-to-face services are temporarily closed.
West Kent Mediation West Kent Mediation offers free, 01732 469696 professional, confidential and [email protected] impartial mediation to support www.wkm.org.uk individuals in resolving conflict and Area – Across West Kent including the breakdown of relationships Sevenoaks District between individuals, families, 63
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organisations and groups in the West Kent area. All home visits are cancelled. The office is now open, they are still accepting referrals, and will contact all parties by telephone.
Smoking
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Kent Health & Wellbeing – Stop Smoking The Health & Wellbeing team is part of 0300 123 1220 Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust. ‘Stop Smoking’ is one www.kenthealthandwellbeing.nhs.uk/ser of the services provided to help vices/stop-smoking individuals stop smoking. The team offers Area – Across Kent including Sevenoaks local Quit Clubs, one-to-one sessions, District specialist support to patients in hospital and free advice to businesses. Sessions and activities are suspended until further notice.
Smoking Support for under 18s If you are under 18 years of age and 0300 123 1120 (choose option 1 – the want to stop smoking, Quit Coaches can Stop Smoking Service) Text QUIT to help. A local coach will be found for you 87023 depending on where you live and they www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- will talk about how best to help you, health/health/quitcoach either face-to-face or over the phone.
Stalking Support
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Protection Against Stalking (PAS) Protection Against Stalking (PAS) is a [email protected] National Charity providing a service in
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www.protectionagainststalking.org Kent supporting victims and their families Area – Kent at risk of stalking and harassment. The Charity provides: - Information, support and advice to victims of stalking and harassment - Support to victims through the Civil and Criminal Justice System - Training to professionals and work with organisations to improve knowledge and understanding of stalking and harassment.
Substance Misuse
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Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk men and women who share their Area – Edenbridge & Sevenoaks experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The Fellowship has adopted a policy of “cooperation but not affiliation” with other organisations concerned with the problem of alcoholism.
CGL (West Kent Drug & Alcohol CGL is a national non-for-profit charity Wellbeing Service) in England and Wales that offers a 0330 128 1113 pathway to recovery for adults [email protected] challenged by the use of drugs or www.westkentrecovery.org.uk alcohol. They provide a range of Area – Kent, including Gravesend, intensive based support, treatment and Maidstone & Tonbridge rehabilitation services that are designed to meet individual needs and support the family and friends of the service user. Services delivered over the phone or Skype.
Kenward Trust
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[email protected] Provides personalised therapeutic www.kenwardtrust.org.uk interventions and one-to-one support Area – Across Kent including Sevenoaks across a number of projects addressing District drug and alcohol dependence and related issues.
Kent County Council Alcohol & Drug KCC Alcohol and Drug Support service Support helps to provide effective and www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- accessible preventative information, health/health/healthy-living/drug- treatment, support and recovery misuse/alcohol-and-drug-support services. Area – Kent
Transport (Community)
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Age UK Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge District operates a minibus service to 01732 454108 take older residents in Brasted, [email protected] Chevening, Chiddingstone, Cowden, Area – Sevenoaks District & Tonbridge Dunton Green, Edenbridge, Halstead, Borough Hever, Kemsing, Knockholt, Leigh, Otford, Penshurst, Riverhead, Seal, Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks Weald, Shoreham, Sundridge and Westerham to their Day Centres and some lunch clubs. Service is suspended until further notice.
Compaid Offers support to disabled people and 01892 832447 groups, from hospital and other medical [email protected] appointments, to outings to local Area – Sevenoaks District attractions and attendance at community centres. Covers all of the Sevenoaks District. No membership fee – journeys charged per mile.
Dial 2 Drive (Imago) Dial 2 Drive volunteer drivers use 0300 777 1200 their own cars to take members to [email protected] medical and social appointments. The
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Area – Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge service is for those unable to access Wells & surrounding areas public transport due to older age, illness or disability. Drivers can be booked for days, evenings or weekends. Annual membership applies and mileage is charged.
Edenbridge Voluntary Transport Service Volunteer drivers provide transport to 01732 865353 medical appointments for residents of [email protected] Edenbridge and neighbouring villages Area – Edenbridge & neighbouring villages who do not have transport of their own and cannot use public transport.
Kent Karrier Kent Karrier is a flexible Dial-a-Ride 03000 413567 service that takes members directly [email protected] from their door anywhere in the Area – Sevenoaks District Sevenoaks District. All services are operated with a wheelchair accessible vehicle and have experienced drivers. To make booking please phone
North West Kent Volunteer Centre A voluntary driving service for elderly 01322 294600 or disabled residents using volunteer Area – Swanley & the outlying villages drivers, for Swanley and the outlying villages.
The Cottage Community 01322 668106 If you’re an older person and want to [email protected] remain active, both physically and https://www.racdv.org.uk/cottage-day- mentally, and enjoy yourself by sharing centre/ meals, activities, companionship and Area – Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesend. stimulation. Our day centre provides hot meals, activities, transport and shopping trips for clients over the state retirement age. We have done this for over 65 years. We cooperate with other statutory, charitable organizations in the area. Currently closed to visitors because of Covid 19, but we do provide a hot food service. Please call for further information.
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Sevenoaks Buses 4U Buses 4U service 422 operates on 01883 732791 Thursdays from East Hill Farm to [email protected] Bluewater and Gravesend via West www.buses4u.org.uk Kingsdown and Farningham. The Area – Sevenoaks District service may be used by paid-up members of Sevenoaks Buses 4U and membership is only available to those living in the Sevenoaks District. Service is suspended until further notice.
Sevenoaks Volunteer Transport Group Provides transport, using volunteer 01732 458931 drivers for elderly, inform or disabled Area – Sevenoaks District residents who do not have their own transport to access medical appointments at clinics and hospitals
Transport - Wheels 2 Work The Kent Wheels 2 Work is a charity 01883 732791 run by East Surrey Rural Transport [email protected] Partnership (ESRTP) Wheels 2 Work www.w2wkent.co.uk provides and affordable moped loan Area – Kent scheme to over 16 year olds who live in Kent as a transport solution for getting to work, training or education.
Volunteering
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Children’s Centres (volunteering) Offers volunteering placements with under www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and- 8’s and information and applications can be community/volunteering/children-and- made through Kent County Council young-people-volunteering website. Area – Sevenoaks District
Citizens Advice North & West Kent For up-to-date volunteering opportunities (volunteers) in Swanley and Sevenoaks, please visit the website.
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www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/north- west-kent/volunteer Area – Sevenoaks District
Home-Start NW Kent Home-Start volunteers visit families at 01322 225100 (local Home-Start) home each week, supporting parents in 0800 068 6368 (information line) situations as diverse as isolation, [email protected] bereavement, multiple births, illness, www.homestartnwkent.org.uk disability or who are just finding parenting Area – Nationwide (Home-Start NW Kent a struggle. Volunteers provide non- covers Dartford, Gravesham and judgemental practical and emotional Swanley). support and help build the family’s confidence and ability to cope. If you are interested in becoming a Home-Start volunteer, please get in touch.
Imago Imago’s Volunteer Centres promote and [email protected] encourage volunteering, community www.imago.community activity and social action. They help to Area – Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge recruit, place and support people who want Wells, Edenbridge & surrounding areas to volunteer in the community.
Kent Home Library Service Volunteers for Kent Home Library Service 030000 413131 deliver a selection of books and audio and [email protected] spend time chatting with customers in their www.kent.gov.uk/volunteering homes who are unable to visit the library in Area – Sevenoaks Town, Riverhead, Seal, person. This could be due to ill health, Otford and Kemsing caring responsibilities or transport difficulties.
National Trust - Chartwell, Emmetts For information about volunteering at the Garden & Quebec House (Volunteers) National Trust in Sevenoaks District, please 01732 868381 contact via telephone. Area – Sevenoaks District
Stronger Kent Communities 11 organisations infrastructure support, volunteering advice and support. [email protected] Delivering events, training/conferences for rg.uk Kent’s voluntary/community sector. Funded by Kent County Council. [email protected] rg.uk
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[email protected] k www.strongerkentcommunities.org.uk Area – across Kent
Wellbeing Community Projects
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D’Vine Singers (singing for fun and The D’Vine Singers was set up in 2015 as wellbeing) part of a West Kent research study, 07708 237415 which confirmed the benefits of singing [email protected] on mental wellbeing. The group continues to offer singing sessions for Sevenoaks residents with mental health problems and others who enjoy singing in a supportive group. The D’Vine Singers meet weekly in term-time for a session of community singing – open to all without the need to read music. D’Vine Online sessions continue on Fridays from 12.00-1.00 pm.
Pop Up Pop In Coffee Mornings A coffee morning with a difference 01732 454108 providing the opportunity to socialise over refreshments and learn exercises to suelarken@ageuksevenoaksandtonbridge help improve balance, stability and .org.uk strength. For further details of times and venues, please phone or visit the www.ageuk.org/sevenoaksandtonbridge website provided. /activities-and-events/pop-in-teacoffee- Sessions are delivered via Zoom mornings/ until further notice. Please Area – Surrounding areas of Sevenoaks contact them directly and Tonbridge
Rural Kent Coffee and Information A mobile pop-up café and information Project hub helping to tackle isolation and [email protected] loneliness in Kent’s rural communities, by www.ruralkent.org.uk/coffeeproject providing an informal venue for residents Area – Across Kent and Medway to get together for free tea, coffee, cake and chat. The hub displays a wealth of
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information about the services available to residents.
The BRIDGES Centre is a voluntary The BRIDGES Centre Community community charity that aims to provide Projects restful surroundings for everybody in 01732 868186 Edenbridge and surrounding areas. As [email protected] well as serving high quality, locally www.bridgescentre.org sourced and homemade food, the Area – Edenbridge and surrounding BRIDGES Centre provides activities and villages services that support the local community. BRIDGES is a charity that is supported by over 60 volunteers. Any profit made goes to supporting local community projects and other charitable projects. The BRIDGES Centre is a great centre for hire for events such as birthdays and christenings. The Bridges centre is closed to public.
The Howard Venue, Hextable The Howard Venue has facilities for all 01322 618618 community uses as well as business use [email protected] and social events. A variety of www.thehowardvenue.co.uk community classes take place here, Area – Hextable ranging from music, dance, fitness and art for all ages. There are also classes for residents with dementia and mobility problems. For further details on the classes held at the Howard Venue, please visit the website.
West Kent Together This is a new service for West Kent 0800 1691122 Housing Association Tenants, which was set up during Covid-19 to help tackle isolation. The purpose of this service is to make contact with those tenants wanting to hear a friendly voice and then to assist in identifying what local community support is available to them. Referrals accepted via our customer services.
Friends of Holcot Community Project – aims to improve 01732 863330 the lives of disadvantaged families (with [email protected] school aged children) through provision Facebook ‘Friends of Holcot’, Edenbridge
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Area - Edenbridge and Surrounding of completely free (organised) coach Parishes days out.
Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled Group Group is a volunteer run charity in 07914 273610 Sevenoaks, providing horse riding and contact@bradbourne- carriage driving opportunities to any rda.org.uk disabled person from the local area who www.bradbourne-rda.org.uk might benefit in their general health and wellbeing. Benefitting from access to fields, woodland and an indoor school, sessions are run throughout the year by volunteers trained by the Group who help each individual derive a direct therapeutic benefit and achieve their own personal goal. All sessions are suspended until further notice.
Youth Centres, Services & Projects
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Commonwork Trust Bore Place is set in 500 acres of 01732 463255 countryside and encompasses an organic [email protected] dairy farm, organic market gardens, www.boreplace.org/what-we-offer venue, environmental education centre, Area – Bore place, Chiddingstone & as well as programmes to provide Edenbridge opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people. Bore Place caters for curriculum- linked activity day and overnight residentials for schools. Learn about organise family and see a working organic dairy farm. Stay at Bore Place and utilise outdoor spaces for meetings, team building, weddings, social functions and holidays. Events, courses and activities for all ages and abilities.
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Edenbridge Youth Forum Edenbridge Youth Forum aims to 01732 749487 empower young people to raise and www.westkent.org tackle local issues and plan their own Area – Eden Centre, Edenbridge activities. Sessions run via Zoom, please contact West Kent directly.
HOUSE at the Eden Centre HOUSE at the Eden Centre provides an 01732 749420 array of services for young people aged [email protected] 11- 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) www.westkent.org in a fun and relaxed environment. Area – Edenbridge Sessions run via Zoom. Please contact youth services at West Kent directly.
HOUSE in the Basement HOUSE in the Basement is a café for 01732 466593 young people aged 11-18. Facilities Area – Stag Community Arts Centre, include free Wi-Fi, the use of computers, Sevenoaks & surrounding areas iPads, Wii, X-Box 360 and a PS3. The HOUSE offers a warm and safe environment for young people to hang out with friends or chat to Youth Workers. Members have access to a free bus pass for the Number 8 bus. There are cooking facilities, Open Mic Nights and HOUSE in the Basement is registered with the “get it” condom scheme. All services and activities are suspended until further notice.
Imago Young Adult Carer Support Young Adult Carers aged 16-25, living in 0300 111 1110 Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale [email protected] are supported through transition www.imago.community assessment, information, advice and Area – across Kent guidance, emotional and practical support at a time when they are making decisions about their future. All activities are suspended until
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Imago Short Breaks Supporting children and young people 0300 111 1110 with disabilities to take part in centre or [email protected] community based activities across Kent. www.imago.community/Children- 8-15 years- youth café- fun games and and-Young-People/Short-Breaks-Service activities- practical learning Area – across Kent opportunities to develop confidence and participation. Held fortnightly during term time for 2 hours and with sessions during the school holidays. 15-19 years- Saturday club- activities based around life skills, transition and local community. The monthly Saturday club includes holiday sessions. All sessions and activities are suspended until further notice.
Kent County Council Sexual Health For guidance on relationships, sexual and www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and- emotional health, list of your local sexual health/health/sexual-health health services, order a home chlamydia Area – Across Kent or HIV test kit and more, please visit the website provided.
Kent Young Carers Kent Young Carers is the countywide 0300 111 1110 service for Young Carers aged 5-18 [email protected] who are taking on caring responsibilities www.imago.community/Children- for a family member with a long-term and-Young-People/Kent-Young-Carers illness, disability, mental health or Area – Across Kent substance misuse issue. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops; as well as a range of social respite activities.
Kent Youth County Council Kent Youth County Council members [email protected] represent young people in their area. www.kent.gov.uk/kycc They help to voice their opinions and Area – across Kent, including Sevenoaks bring about change. To stand for election District as a member of KYCC you have to: - Be 11-18 years’ old - Live, go to school or work in Kent
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- Tell us what you want to campaign on and why people should vote for you Elections are held every November and more details are available on the
website at www.kent.gov.uk/kycc
SAYT – Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust 07763 364185 A Christian youth work charity meeting [email protected] young people in Sevenoaks Town and www.sayt.org.uk surrounding villages – working on the Area – Sevenoaks Town and surrounding streets, in school and in House in the villages Basement. All sessions and activities are delivered via online or phone until further notice.
Sevenoaks Youth Council Sevenoaks Youth Council represents 01732 459953 young people locally and helps them [email protected] voice their opinions. Youth Councillors www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk discuss any issues youth have from Area – Sevenoaks Town and surrounding Sevenoaks and ideas how to make villages Sevenoaks better for their peers. All local young people may attend meetings to raise/bring forward change. For further information about free music lessons and Open Mic Nights in February, March, May and June at The House in the Basement Youth Café, please do get in touch.
Swanley Youth Hub The Swanley Youth & Community 03000 421545 Centre has a wide range of facilities and Area - Swanley activities, including art, music, singing, D of E, pool, table tennis and much more. Regular exciting day trips and residential trips are also on offer. Hub is closed to public.
The Mix Support service for young people aged 0808 808 4994 25 and under. Support is provided if you www.themix.org.uk are facing any challenge – from mental Area – Nationwide health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.
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Support is provided online and via the confidential hotline.
West Kent 8-12s Clubs The 8-12s project aims to support local 01732 749420 children who benefit from additional [email protected] support with social and/or emotional www.westkent.org/your- needs. Children are referred to the community/our-community- project by their school or parents. The services/young-people projects provide weekly, low-cost, Area – Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, locally based activities in a safe Swanley, West Kingsdown, New Ash environment and the activities provide a Green mixture of physical, creative and educational workshops for the children to enjoy and learn new skills. (8-12s Dunton Green Project is funded by Sevenoaks District Council) Some sessions run online via Zoom.
West Kent Youth Services West Kent has been commissioned by 01732 749420 Kent County Council to deliver youth [email protected] services across the district for the next www.westkent.org five years. Please contact Charlotte Ede Area – Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, on [email protected] for Swanley, West Kingsdown, New Ash information about what is happening in Green Sevenoaks District. All clubs and activities are suspended until further notice. Some sessions run online via Zoom.
Youth Forums & Meetings Local youth forums and meetings 03000 418155 provide the opportunity for young www.kent.gov.uk/kycc people to get their voice heard. Area – Across Kent
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