Welcome to Thanet Health Service Directory, a resource for information on local and national services. To update your listing or if you have any queries, please email directory.thcic@nhs.net

Aspire - Supporting People with Spinal Injury

Provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury, supporting them from injury to independence.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 8954 5759

info@aspire.org.uk

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BILD - Supporting People with Complex Needs

Works to understand people’s needs and priorities to get the best outcomes for them.

Nationwide

Tel: 0121 415 6960

enquiries@bild.org.uk

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British Wireless for the Blind Fund

A small national charity that provides free of charge audio equipment to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Nationwide

Tel: 01622 754757

info@blind.org.uk

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deafPLUS

Offers one to one, confidential information and deaf advice services. The Kent office is in Bromley.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 8315 2550

Text: 07732 449349

information@deafplus.org

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Disability Assist - For Independent Living

Supports disabled people to lead a more independent life.

Across Kent

Tel: 01233 633187

info@disabilityassist.org.uk

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Disability Law Service

Provides free legal advice on community care, employment, housing and welfare benefits to disabled people and their carers to ensure that they have access to their rights and justice

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7791 9800

advice@dls.org.uk

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Hestia's Folkestone Haven - Mental Health Support

Provides mental health support for adults aged 16+. The service is free to use and you do not need an appointment to access the service.

Across Folkestone & Hythe

Tel: 07827 533871

folkstone.haven@hestia.org

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Hi Kent - Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

Tinnitus support, assistance with NHS hearing aids, assistive equipment to help you live independently and Deaf Awareness, Lip Reading and British Sign Language courses. 

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 760046 or 07512 073841

enquiries@hikent.org.uk

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KAB - Kent Association for the Blind East Team

We work to prevent avoidable sight loss, deliver excellent support services and enable people to get involved and live independently.

The East Team covers Swale, Canterbury, Thanet, Dover, Ashford and Shepway boroughs.

Tel: 01227 763366

rehab.canterbury@kab.org.uk

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Kent Autistic Family Support Information Service

A free service, providing information, advice, support, signposting and training to individuals, families/carers and professionals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across Kent and Medway.

Across Kent

Emilymay Miles (Adults): emilymay@kentautistic.com

Wendy Boorman (Children/Young People): wendy@kentautistic.com

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Kent County Council - Adult Deaf Services

Provides services to people aged 26 and above who are deaf, live with hearing loss or dual sensory impairment. Information and advice and assesses your needs to find the right support and the right communication support that suits you best.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 418 100

Text: 07920 154315

Sign live app

SensoryServices@kent.gov.uk

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Kent County Council - Blue Badge Scheme

The Blue Badge scheme helps you park nearer to your destination if you have a disability.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 41 62 62

bluebadgeteam@kent.gov.uk

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Kent County Council - Children's Deaf Services

Help for children diagnosed with deafness, deafblind or a vision impairment. Provides advice and support for the family. 

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 418 100

Text: 07920 154315

SensoryServices@kent.gov.uk

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Listening Books

An audiobook lending charity for those that find their illness, mental health, physical or learning disability affects their ability to read the printed word or hold a book.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 7407 9417

info@listening-books.org.uk

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RBLI - Royal British Legion Industries

Provides support when needed to the armed forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Nationwide

Tel: 01622 795900

enquiries@rbli.co.uk

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RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People

Offers help and support for blind and partially sighted people.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0303 123 9999

Contact form

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RNID - Royal National Institute for Deaf People

Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 808 0123

SMS: 07360 268 988

Relay UK: Dial 18001 followed by 0808 808 0123

Contact information

contact@rnid.org.uk

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Scope - Equality for Disabled People

Provides practical information and emotional support when it's most needed and campaigns relentlessly to create a fairer society.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 800 3333

helpline@scope.org.uk

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Sense - Supporting Deafblind People

Helps people who are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential.

Nationwide

Tel: 0300 330 9256

info@sense.org.uk

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SignHealth - Deaf Domestic Abuse Service

Provides the only domestic abuse service that specialises in advice and support for Deaf adults and young people experiencing domestic abuse.  

Nationwide

Text: 07800 003421

da@signhealth.org.uk

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SignHealth - Supports Deaf People

Working to improve the health and wellbeing and promote easier access to healthcare and information for deaf people. 

Nationwide

Tel: 020 3947 2600

Text: 07860 033214

info@signhealth.org.uk

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Working for Change - Changing Attitudes in the Workplace for Deaf People

A campaign to change attitudes in the workplace, so people who are deaf or have hearing loss aren’t left out or left behind.

Nationwide

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