The learning disabilities pages give information about the
changes to learning disability services that are happening in Kent.
These changes are in response to the government white paper
'valuing people' and the Kent paper 'working together in Kent'.
Supporting those living in Kent with learning disabilities,
their families and carers, as well as providing useful information
for professionals. Find local information near to where you live,
or browse an index of services.
We provide services to Deaf and partially hearing people of all
ages, through staff skilled in communicating with Deaf people and
who have a knowledge and understanding of the Deaf community and
Deaf culture.
The Occupational Therapy (OT) Service assesses your needs if you
have difficulty with daily activities due to a physical disability
or frailty, for special equipment or adaptations to your home.
Kent Supported Employment is an established service that
operates exclusively within Kent. It aims to ensure that
disadvantaged people are proportionately represented in the
workforce. We have almost 15 years experience within the field of
Supported Employment and bring a wealth of specialist knowledge,
skills and experience.
For your convenience we have grouped services in this category.
This section includes: Blue Badge Parking Scheme, Community
Transport and disabled parking bays.
The Children Act required all Social Services departments to
establish a register of the number of children who are disabled in
their area. Kent has established three area based registers to
collect local information.
Independent living covers a range of services to help older
people, or adults with learning disabilities or mental health
problems maintain their independence. This includes an independent
living scheme, sheltered and extra care housing schemes, and new
technologies that can help people extend their capability to cope
independently.