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Visitors at the office
We had some unusual visitors at the office last week. One of the ducks even enjoyed some Coco Pops in the garden!
Read moreMore Amazing Food
Again I was excited to see a S/User make such a delicious meal for lunch that smelt gorgeous with their Support Sharon , my second time arriving at 43K and...
Read moreAnnouncement - ESTHER Training
During June/July 2020 our consultant ESTHER Ambassadors will be conducting training to offer you the chance to become a certified ESTHER representative.
Read moreGorgeous Food
I was excited to see a S/User make such a delicious meal for lunch that smelt gorgeous with their Support today, the sad part I was not offered a...
Read moreOperational Impact Warning
Operational Impact Warning: Yellow Wind & Rain Warning 15-16th Feb The weather over the next couple of days looks like giving us a...
Read moreCold Weather Alert
Please see below a Level 2 Cold weather Alert stating that temperatures may reach the Cold Weather Thresholds (70% chance) Sunday through to Tuesday next...
Read moreWinter Warmer at Phoenix Office
Staff and service users all got together to celebrate Christmas with our annual winter warmer party! There was lots of food and music to enjoy. We also...
Read moreHalloween Fun
It's a little bit late but some of the service users wanted to share their Halloween fun with you all! They all had a great time decorating their home and...
Read moreChristmas at Phoenix!
It's begining to look a lot like CHRISTMAS! Staff and service users had fun together setting up Christmas decorations in their homesand singing and...
Read moreExpanding the Gender Binary Training
Staff took part in 'Expanding the Gender Binary' training by Hilary from MGSD. The feedback from this training was very positive and also had service...
Read moreWorld AIDS Day, Sunday 1st of December
Hey everyone, This Sunday, the 1st of December is coming up and to a lot of us that means Christmas is getting close! But this day also has another...
Read moreWinter is Coming
Hello everyone, It’s getting pretty cold out there and there is only more cold and severe weather to come. We would like to advise everyone...
Read moreKeep Safe Delivery Group
Hello Please find below and attached the Keeping Safe Meeting Dates for 2020. Friday 14th February ...
Read moreDrumming Workshop Coming to Phoenix!
PHOENIX TAC DRUM CORPS 1st session 5th December 2019 @ 1pm & then 19th December 2019 @ 1pm This new initiative...
Read morePumpkin Picking!
A couple of service users went pumpkin picking recently in East Farleigh! Anyone else getting ready for Halloween? 👻
Read moreLook After Yourself
It can be difficult and daunting to speak to someone about your sexual health, but there is help out there by experts who won’t judge you. There are...
Read moreLove Your Feet
Having some problems with your feet? A Podiatry Team specialises in foot health and care. They can help you with common or more complicated...
Read moreArts and Crafts 29.10.19
Hello everyone, The next arts and crafts session will be held on the 29th of October, 10am - 2pm. There will be snacks and drinks available so you may...
Read moreWalking Group 31st October
On the 31st of October we are starting our first walking group and would love for you to join! The walk will be about one hours long and route is to be...
Read moreONE YOU! Apps to Support Healthy Living
Has anyone heard about a free app called ‘Couch to 5k’? It is an app that anyone can download onto their phones that helps support people who...
Read moreHate Crime App
Hello everyone, Today I would like to promote the following app in partnership with MGSD Centre. The hate crime survey app records hate crime...
Read moreSuch A Success! Case Study Competition!
🎈🎉🥳🎊🤩🎈SUCH A SUCCESS🎈🎉🥳🎊🤩🎈 🤩😱🤩😱 CASE STUDY COMPETITION 🤩😱🤩😱 A support...
Read moreOnline CBT for NHS Patients
Morning everyone, Some of you may have noticed a leaflet put through your door about an online service that helps people tackle mental health...
Read more'SHOUT' A Free 24/7 Crisis Text Support Service
Hello everyone, In case you are not aware, there is a free service called ‘Shout’ that offers support to people 24/7. You can contact...
Read moreManual Handling Training
Support staff got involved with practical manual handling training. It was very interesting for staff to see and feel from the patient's perspective....
Read moreBulk Cooking
A service user found that they had lots of food that wasn't being used so they were supported in bulk cooking and freezing portions as a way to save money...
Read moreFlu Vaccine
Hello everyone, It's getting to that time of year where the weather is getting colder and some people can become ill. The NHS offers flu...
Read moreFootball and Barbecue!
Last Saturday staff and service users all got together and played football at Penenden Heath. Everyone had fun and even more joined for the barbecue later....
Read moreSocial Care Institute of Excellence
You all may or may not be aware about an amazing organisation the ‘Social Care Institute for Excellence’ or ‘SCIE’. This company has...
Read moreFun Football Match!!
⚽️ FUN FOOTBALL MATCH!! ⚽️ On Saturday the 7th of September we are holding a football match at Penenden Heath followed by a barbecue at...
Read moreArts and Crafts Workshop
Hello everyone, On Tuesday the 27th of August we held our first Arts and Crafts workshop at the Training and Activity Centre and it was really successful. A...
Read moreCompetition!
Hello everyone, Phoenix Support are selling our very own water bottles at just £2.50 each, please see Bex at the Hart Street office if you would like...
Read moreLevel 2 Heatwave Alert
Morning everyone The warm weather is back and I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine. Please be warned however that it is expected to become very hot,...
Read moreKeep Your Teeth Happy
You can’t have good general health without good oral hygiene! Oral hygiene is very important to one’s health so this is a little...
Read moreSlide Sheet Demonstration
Support staff recently were trained on how to use a slide sheet. Slide sheets are used to safely move/transfer/reposition people who have difficulties doing...
Read moreFirst Aid Training
Support workers took part in their mandatory first aid training which involved some practical work.
Read moreKent Fire are visiting Phoenix Support on the 2nd of September!
Afternoon everyone, We would like to invite everyone to the County road office on Monday the 2nd of September for an exciting event. Kent Fire and Rescue...
Read moreArts and Crafts Workshop on the 27th of August
Hello everyone! On Tuesday the 27th of August we are inviting everyone to the new Training & Activity Centre for an arts and crafts workshop....
Read morePhoenix Support's New Wheels
Hey everyone, Check out Phoenix Support's new wheels being driven by support workers. Let us know if you spot it around Maidstone.
Read moreEsther Inspiration Day
On 21st March 2019 Bex and I were invited to, and attend, the Esther inspiration Day at the the Brands Hatch Hotel. We listened to many dignitaries and Esther...
Read moreWE HAVE MOVED!
Dear visitors and service users, we are delighted to inform you that we have moved our head office to the new location on 17 Hart...
Read moreNATIONAL HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR KEEPING WARM IN WINTER
Cold weather can affect your health. By clicking here you can find out how to keep yourself well and your home warm during the winter.
Read moreCONGRATULATIONS MARY!
I'm sure you will all join me in congratulating our Mary in her achievement, she is now and ''ESTHER'' coach and we're looking forward...
Read moreKEEPING SAFE DELIVERY GROUP MEETINGS 2019
Dear service users and support workers I am writing to you to let you know the dates of the Keeping Safe Delivery Group meetings in...
Read moreBogus Collectors
Please be aware that there are bogus collectors purporting to be from SSAFA, they are operating on a door to door basis in Kent. SSAFA Does not conduct...
Read moreBirthday Celebrations
Last week it was two of our Service User's birthdays, they celebrated with their friends and support workers in Creams. A nice way to keep cool to celebrate...
Read moreCooking
Last week within their support time, one of our Service Users with their Support Worker. They made brownies and sausage caserole from scratch and looks...
Read moreMadness Night
Over the weekend two of our service users attended a Madness Tribute night at the Hazlitt Theatre. Looks like a good night was had by all. If you have any...
Read moreDay out to the Park
Last week was nice and sunny, so two of our service users had a lovely day out playing football at Mote Park with their support staff. A nice day...
Read moreTrip to the Sea Side
Yesterday one of our service users went to Hastings with their support worker and had fish and chips! It looks like a lovely day was had by both of...
Read moreMeal Time
Last week some of our service users made meatloaf with their support worker. It looks yummy!
Read moreA Visit to Kent Life
Last week a few of our service users had a day out to Kent Life! They said they had a lovely time seeing the animals and the sun was...
Read moreBeach Boys Night
Last night a service user attended the Beach Boys Tribute act at the Hazlitt Theatre. After she met the cast, below are a few photos.
Read moreDinner Time!
Recently a service user has made their meal from scratch, it looks delicious! We love helping our service users to get these...
Read moreNew Homes!
Below is a recent picture of 2 of our service users raising a toast regarding their new flats that they will be moving into shortly. We look forward to...
Read moreBirthday!
A few pictures from a birthday party that was held for one of our Service Users. A member of staff said the birthday cake was handmade and was...
Read moreEsther Ambassadors
Last week our some of our Managers attended Esther training at the KCC Offices in Maidstone. They really enjoyed their training and learnt a lot about how...
Read moreBirthday Party!
Last week a birthday party was held for one of our Service Users at their house. There was a large selection of food, drinks and...
Read moreA Trip to the Circus!
On Monday, 2 of our Service Users took a trip to the Circus at the Hop Farm. Both loved going and have not stopped talking about it since and both want to...
Read morePancake Day!
Pancake day is here again and a Service User has been making some over at Hadlow College, Pricness Christian's Farm. The Service User said these...
Read moreSevere Weather Warning
There has been an escalation in the weather warning for this week to Level 3 of the Cold Weather Plan. For Action: Response to severe...
Read morePumpkin Carving
A service user had a great day picking and carving pumpkins and selling them at the farmers market.
Read moreTrip to Southend
Our Service Users and members of staff had a trip to Southend, they spent a great time there :)
Read moreWelcome to the latest issue of Easy News!
This issue covers the result of the 2017 General Election, including the numbers of votes won by each political party, what it means to have a majority...
Read moreHealth Matters Assistance Programme. Supporting you through Bereavement.
Death is a part of life but coping with bereavement is very difficult. Everyone experiences it differently and there is no normal or right way to grieve. Let...
Read moreALERT!!! Watch out for doorstep criminals selling overpriced goods!
We have received reports of doorstep criminals trying to sell overpriced household goods, first aid kits and fish to Kent residents. Purchasing goods from a...
Read moreIt's time to decide!
The 2017 General Election is around the corner which means it's nearly time to decide who will be leading our country for the next five years. If...
Read moreCelebrating 160 years of policing in Kent
We've now started our countdown to the next Kent Police Open Day, being held at the Kent Police College, Coverdale Avenue,...
Read moreEasy News 2017 Manifesto Special
With just over a week to go until the general election, we've created the Easy News 2017 Manifesto Special as part of our Every Vote Counts campaign, to...
Read moreWorking in the Garden
One of our lovely Service User has been busy in the garden painting an old bench. Great Job! Well Done!
Read moreOpen Farm Sunday – Princess Christian’s Farm
Event date 11th June 2017 at 10:00am in Events Duration: 10am – 3pm Location: Princess Christian’s Farm Location: Princess...
Read moreEasy News April/May 2017
Welcome to the latest issue of Easy News! Issue 26 covers all the biggest news stories of the last two months, including the snap general election, the...
Read moreKeeping Safe Delivery Group Dates for 2017
Friday, 19th May 2017 Time: 11.00 am to 1.30 pm Venue: St Mary Bredin Church Centre, 59 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, CT1...
Read moreBirthday Party at ZOO! :)
That's a Birthday Party! 😁🎉🎁One of our Service User had a trip to ZOO on his Birthday. He spent a great time there! Congratulations from all...
Read more25th Work Anniversary
Our lovely Support Worker had 25th Work Anniversary! That is a great achievement! We all wish her all the best and want to say Thank you for being so...
Read moreWhat are drugs? How do they affect the brain?
Please see the below links for some information How Drugs affects the brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f1nmqiHIII What is addiction:...
Read moreKent Pathway Service
The Kent Pathways Service supports adults with a learning disability to become more independent. We can help you to improve your independence by developing life...
Read moreTrip to Wildwood!
Last week there was one of our lovely Service User's Birthday! Members of our staff supported Service Users to Wildwoods where they all had a great...
Read moreHealthy Living Programmes
Maidstone Borough Council offers a range of programmes that help support you to become healthier and have improved wellbeing for life. There are such programmes...
Read moreThe Place where you can just be yourselves
Kerry Farm is the place where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday together in the stunning Welsh countryside. Choose the level of support you need to get the...
Read moreEasy News!
Easy News is the first news magazine designed to be accessible for people with learning disabilities!! For more information, please, follow the...
Read moreFree home eye tests with Specsavers Healthcall
Specsavers Healthcall is the home visit eyecare service from Specsavers. If you're unable to visit one of our stores unaccompained due to physical or mental...
Read moreTrip to Hastings
Last week our service users went for a trip to Hastings! They spent a great time there!
Read moreDementia Training!
Staff from Phoenix Support have attended Dementia training this week with Dementia Inspired! All staff that have attended so far have said what fantastic...
Read moreWWE Smackdown at the O2!
A member of staff supported 2 of our wrestling loving Service Users to the O2 arena last night to watch WWE Smackdown! They got to see their favourite...
Read moreChatham Historic Dockyard
One of our Service Users recently visited the Historic Dockyard in Chatham for the day. He loved every minute and visited the Call the...
Read moreCRI Exhibition
One of our Service Users recently attended a CRI exhibition at the local council offices, which featured a useful recovery programme.
Read moreNadia Jones Says Goodbye!
On Friday 11th March, Team Leader, Nadia Jones, had her final day at Phoenix Support after 6 years of service. She was presented with gifts that included...
Read moreTime to Change: Time to Talk Day 2016
On Thursday 4th February, Phoenix Support held a Time to Talk Day in aid of Time to Change, to help raise awareness for mental health! Time to Talk Day took...
Read morePhoenix the Parrot
We would like to introduce you to our new friend in the office, Phoenix the parrot!! Phoenix is still a baby, and as you can see, enjoys picking objects up...
Read moreGrease Sing-A-Long
Service Users and staff from one of our houses ventured out on Friday night for some Nandos and to see Grease: the Singalong! Everyone had a...
Read moreTime to Change: Time to Talk 2016
Time to Change: Time to Talk Day 2016 - Thursday 4th February 2016! We would like to invite you to take part in the Time to Talk Day 2016! Pop in to...
Read moreNational Television Awards 2016
The National Television Awards is Britain's leading TV awards event where all the winners are chosen exclusively by you. Many millions of votes are cast...
Read moreThinkdrinkdrugs Monthly!
Think Drink Drugs.... Check out the 2016 edition of the thinkdrinkdrugs monthly newsletter. Why not sign up to Dry January and give up alcohol for 31...
Read moreWinter Warmer 2015!
Today, 18th December, we held our Winter Warmer at Phoenix Support's Head Office in Maidstone. Lots of staff and service users attended, and we even had...
Read more27 A Christmas Party!
Across all our houses, everyone has been getting in the Christmas spirit! 27A have held their Christmas party, complete with dressing up, cakes and a...
Read more43K Christmas Meal!
Here are some images from 43K's recent Christmas meal! Everyone enjoyed yummy food and both service users and staff from the house were in attendance!
Read moreAccommodation YES - Tonbridge Road, Maidstone
Accommodation - YES are a family run business, part of the O'Shea Partnership based in Maidstone, which operate a number of homes offering both short term...
Read moreOne of our suppliers has made the local KentOnline News!
One of our suppliers has made the local KentOnline News! Edutise, a company who want to become the new go-to supplier of everything from pens to rubber...
Read moreChildren in Need Baking!
One of our Service Users has been very busy creating yummy cakes in aid of BBC Children in Need! She has made mint flavoured cheese cake, cupcakes...
Read moreGordon Dye Work Placement!
Here is a couple photos from Service User Gordon Dye at his work placement at F.R.I.E.N.D Animal Sanctuary. F.R.I.E.N.D Animal Sanctuary is a safe haven for...
Read moreChildren In Need - Sponsored 6 Mile Walk!
One of our Service Users, and a member of staff, are taking part in a 6 mile walk next Friday in aid of BBC Children in Need! They have researched the...
Read moreHappy Halloween!
Service Users and staff from Phoenix Support have been getting prepared for Halloween! Team Leader, Tracey Hunt, got fully into the Halloween...
Read moreAccommodation – YES Director wins at Kent Learning Disability Partnership Awards!
Kent County Council has announced the winners of the 2015 Kent Learning Disability Awards, and Lorna O’Shea, Director of Accommodation – Yes has won...
Read moreReady, Steady, Cook!
Service Users have been very busy as of late, baking and cooking various dishes and cakes! One of our male Service Users made a homemade chicken and broccoli...
Read moreSpadework's Sports and Fun Day!
Service User, Kelvin Driver, visited our Head Office recently beaming with pride! He had recently taken part in Spadework's Sports and Fun Day and was...
Read moreComic Relief: Red Nose Day!
This year, one of our Service Users, Daniel Flat helped raise money for Comic Relief: Red Nose Day by completing a sponsored knit! Daniel raised a...
Read morePhoenix Support Does Butlins!
Five Service Users and staff from Phoenix Support LTD venture to Bognor Regis for a weekend of fun and laughs! Service Users and staff from one of Phoenix...
Read moreThe Garden Project!
Service User Jeremy Haines has featured in a local newspaper! Jeremy has been assisting The Garden Project, which is linked to the Cafe at Marsham Street,...
Read moreDreamland Day Out!
Service Users and staff attended the opening of Margate's rennovated Dreamland Theme Park! Everyone had a fantastic day as you can see from the photos...
Read moreSheila's Birthday!
Recently, one of our properties celebrated Service User Sheila's birthday! Fully equipped with limousine and party, she had a fabulous day and looked...
Read moreAdrian Loft Memorial
Phoenix Support commemorated the memory of Service User Adrian Loft, for the second year in a row, by holding a Memorial BBQ in his honour. Service Users and...
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