What's been going on during our first 6 months?

The company is committed to supporting the ideals set out in the governments white paper ‘Valuing People’2001 and Valuing People Now and to that end has:

Employed a development coordinator to support ‘Valuing People’ projects within Ashford Borough and Kent. 

Formed a National Brokerage Network, Brokerage Hub for brokers who are providing services to all disabled and elderly people in Kent.

Organised meetings with other voluntary and community groups, private providers and individuals from statutory organisations to encourage participation at the widest level, during the development of Self Directed Support.

Developed a web site forum for people to understand and discuss the issues around self directed support. www.kentldhub.btik.com 

·        Provided a regional coordination service for the National Brokerage Network.

·        Provided brokerage training that will enable brokers to meet the registration requirements of the National Brokerage Network.

·        Provided employment for four people with a learning disability in the last six months.

·        Developed a range of support services for people with a learning disability which can be accessed through the support services button on the left