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Expanding 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...

Keep Safe Delivery Group

Hello Please find below and attached the Keeping Safe Meeting Dates for 2020. Friday 14th February ...

Look 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...

Love 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...

Walking 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...

ONE 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...

Hate 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...

Such A Success! Case Study Competition!

🎈🎉🥳🎊🤩🎈SUCH A SUCCESS🎈🎉🥳🎊🤩🎈 🤩😱🤩😱 CASE STUDY COMPETITION 🤩😱🤩😱 A support...

Online 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...

'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...

Social 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...

Keep 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...

Slide 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...

Esther 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...

NATIONAL 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.

CONGRATULATIONS 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...

Bogus 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...

Madness 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...

Beach 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.

New 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...

Esther 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...

Health 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...

ALERT!!! 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...

Easy 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...

Keeping 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...

What 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:...

Kent 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...

Healthy 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...

The 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...

Time 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...

National 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...

Support and Help - Alcohol and Substance Abuse

Getting Support with...

Thinkdrinkdrugs 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...

Accommodation 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...

Children 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...

Accommodation – 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...