Changes to Independent Support in Kent

Since the introduction of the 2014 Children and Family Act and the new Statutory Education, Health and Care Plans (EHC’s), the Government has funded a national ‘Independent Support’ Project. In Kent, this project has been led by Beams on behalf of Totius, a partnership of four parent led charities, Space2beme, Includes us 2 and 4us2. The project will be ending on the 31 July this year.

In order that disabled young people and their parents know who to go to for ongoing support around education and other matters, four coffee mornings have been arranged across the County. These sessions are informal and will be co-facilitated by Beams and Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK).

Tuesday 19 June: 10am - 11:30am
Orchards Swale MASH, Attlee Way, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2HE

Thursday 21 June: 10am - 11:30am
The Ray Allen Centre, Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 5RN

Tuesday 26 June: 10am - 11:30am
IASK, The Bungalow, Shepway Centre, Oxford Rd, Maidstone, Kent ME15 8AW

Thursday 5 July: 10am - 11:30am
We are Beams, Allsworth Court, 40 St David’s Rd, Hextable, Kent BR8 7RJ

Please come along to find out how these changes may affect you if you have already had support through this project or if you are seeking support for the first time. For further information please contact either:

Contact Details

Beams - Family Advice/Independent Support Service
Telephone: 01322 668501
Email: admin@wearebeams.org.uk

IASK
Telephone: 03000 41 24 12 
Email: iask@kent.gov.uk