1. We're giving evidence to the Education Committee

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    Next week we are giving evidence to the Education Committee about SEND.

  2. The reality of autism for young people and their families in Kent

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    We hear about the difficulties families face when accessing support for their children who may be autistic. We wanted to explore the issues in more detail and gather more feedback about services for children and young people who have autism.

  3. Special Educational Needs : a new pathway

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    We've been helping decision makers to develop a new pathway for children and young people who have special educational needs.

  4. Update on Autism services in Kent

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    Last year, we published a report about Autism services in Kent for children and young people.

    We had heard from people about a whole range of issues including a lack of information and support for children and families.

  5. Does your child have special educational needs?

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    Have you needed to get support from school or college? Maybe your child has been assessed for an EHCP?

    If so, we want to hear from you.

  6. What do you really know about Neurodiversity?

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    Increasing understanding of neurodiversity and autism.

  7. More needs to be done to ensure people with a learning disability, mental ill health or autism get the right care at the right time. Do you agree?

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    The Care Quality Commission has today published a report highlighting the lack of progress since their 2020 ‘Out of sight – who cares?’ report.

  8. What do you really know about Neurodiversity?

    Advice and Information -

    Increasing understanding of neurodiversity and autism.

  9. What support is available for people with Dementia when they attend a hospital appointment?

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    For many of us attending an appointment at hospital can be daunting. For someone with Dementia, it can be terrifying!

  10. Feedback about Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne

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    We recently met with Carers whose loved ones were being cared for at the Frank Lloyd Unit in Sittingbourne.

    This report details al that they told us.

    We have shared the feedback with the mental health trust.

  11. Healthwatch Kent visits 24 Care Homes in Kent

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    Across the country, Independent Age has been working with Healthwatch to explore what people are looking for when choosing a care home.

  12. Talking about End of Life services

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    We recently had the opportunity to chat with a group of Carers about End of Life services in North Kent.

  13. Do you look after someone who is living with Dementia?

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    Would you be willing to chat about your experience of looking after someone with Dementia to help improve services?

  14. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  15. When is getting old, not just getting old?

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    So many of us put memory loss down to old age; but that’s not always true.