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The Autism Apprentice CIC Independent expert advice and support for families caring for an autistic young person and professionals working with autistic young people all over England.

We are a not for profit, community interest company.

14/10/2026

❗IMPORTANT ❗

Help shape Kent’s SEND improvement plan.

Following the July 2026 OFSTED and CQC Area SEND inspection, a draft plan has been developed to address six areas for improvement.

We’d like to hear your views on the proposed improvements.

Click on this link to download and read the plan - https://kentpactnew2022.co.uk/draft-local-area-strategic-plan-kent/

Click here to share your thoughts through our short survey -
https://www.portal-kentpact.co.uk/form/draft-local-area-strategic-plan

CLOSING DATE FOR FEEDBACK - TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER

Thank you 💜

The Kent PACT Team

Our Helpline will be open shortly....
14/10/2026

Our Helpline will be open shortly....

14/10/2026

More Benefits Support Services Now Available!

We know how overwhelming navigating the benefits system can feel, & we're here to help.

In this video, meet Martin, our Family Support & Benefits Advisor, who is part of our growing team supporting families to access the help they need.

Following increased demand, we've expanded our Benefits Support Service & can now offer support with:

📄 DLA applications
💙 PIP applications
🅿️ Blue Badge applications
📝 Mandatory Reconsiderations
⚖️ DLA/PIP Appeals
🔍 Application Checking Service

Whether you're starting an application, challenging a decision or would like your application checked, our team is here to offer guidance & support.

💛 You don't have to navigate the benefits system alone.

📞 Call us on: 0300 011 0300
📧 Email: [email protected]

Please share this post with anyone who might benefit from our support.

14/10/2026

💜We are delighted to let you know that Rippleblend Cafe is open to the public every Friday between 9:45 a.m. and 12 p.m..💜

Our Catering and Hospitality students will be on hand to welcome you, take your order and serve you.
By visiting Rippleblend Cafe, you will be supporting our students as they develop valuable skills and gain real-world experience. 🥐🥖
Why not pop in and enjoy a coffee, tea and enjoy a tasty homemade treat, whilst catching up with other parents and members of our community.
Please take a look at our new menu attached.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

~Rippleblend Cafe~

p.s. please follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news!!



📞 OUR NEW FREE HELPLINE IS NOW LIVE!Thanks to the incredible amount raised through the SWS fishing fundraiser, we’re del...
14/10/2026

📞 OUR NEW FREE HELPLINE IS NOW LIVE!

Thanks to the incredible amount raised through the SWS fishing fundraiser, we’re delighted to introduce a FREE Helpline for families, parents & carers.

Need to talk something through? Have a question? Not sure where to turn for support?

You can call us & talk to us about anything you need help with.

📞 0300 011 0300

No appointment is needed — simply call us during one of our Helpline dates/times:

Every Monday | 6pm–7pm
Every Tuesday | 6pm–7pm
Every Wednesday | 1pm–2pm
Every Friday | 11am–12pm

And the really exciting news?

We’ll be running the Helpline every week for 12 months, thanks to the amazing support from the SWS fishing fundraiser.

A huge thank you everyone at SWS Fisheries who supported the fundraiser. Your generosity is helping us be there for families when they need us 💛

📞 Save the number: 0300 011 0300

And please share this post with anyone who might benefit from our new Helpline.

YOUTH CLUB THIS SATURDAY!Looking for a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 11+ to relax, have fun & be themselve...
13/10/2026

YOUTH CLUB THIS SATURDAY!

Looking for a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 11+ to relax, have fun & be themselves?

Join us this Saturday for our Youth Club at West Faversham Community Centre! There’ll be sports, crafts, games & much more. 🎨⚽🎲

📅 Saturday 17th October
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 West Faversham Community Centre

📧 To book a place, email: [email protected]

A huge thank you to Faversham Town Council for funding these sessions & helping us create a positive space for young people in our community. 💛

We look forward to seeing you there!

We have an exciting announcement ! Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund we are able to offer a service targeted...
11/10/2026

We have an exciting announcement !

Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund we are able to offer a service targeted at autistic adults from all stages of the diagnostic process, both pre and post diagnosis, at our own office in Sittingbourne.

There will be 2 sessions a month, one on a Saturday and one on a Wednesday were we are going to to welcome guest speakers, provide access to benefit advisors, counsellors and PTs and overall we are aiming to minimise and reduce those feelings of isolation and alienation that can come with being an autistic adult.

If you or anyone you know may benefit from this service please do not hesitate to share this post and email us at [email protected]

Coming up this week...…Our expert team are busy supporting you in a wealth of different ways. From advice appointments t...
11/10/2026

Coming up this week...…

Our expert team are busy supporting you in a wealth of different ways. From advice appointments to our evening helpline, our team are ready to help in any way they can.

To book a face-to-face or an advice clinic appointment, email us at [email protected]

Have a good week everyone !

Are you aged 16-25 in the Kent or Medway area and would like to raise awareness for neurodiversity?As part of the fund...
11/10/2026

Are you aged 16-25 in the Kent or Medway area and would like to raise awareness for neurodiversity?

As part of the fund, we are looking for talented autistic young people who are interested in involving themselves in a creative project aiming to raise awareness of neurodiversity,

If you or any one you know of would be interested in working with us please share this post and email [email protected]

11/10/2026

Reminder for our Eastchurch residents📣

There are still spaces availiable for our Eastchurch face to face appointments tommorow at Eastchurch Primary school 10am-2pm

Email [email protected] to book a place !

Address

Unit 10 Upper, Periwinkle Court, Church Street
Sittingbourne
ME102JZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443000110300

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