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

Age UK - Personal Alarm

A panic alarm that gives users the freedom to live independently in their own home. Help on hand 24 hours a day.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 085 8032

Contact Form

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ART - Acute Response Team

Provides short-term health, personal care and rehabilitation support so you can remain in the community.

Across Kent

Tel: 0300 123 0915

kentchft.ekreferralunit@nhs.net

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Canterbury Lifeline - Personal Alarm

Provides alarms and equipment that can help a person remain safe and independent at home. 

Across Kent

Tel: 01227 862540

lifeline.coordinators@canterbury.gov.uk

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Careline365 - Personal Alarm

Designed to help older, vulnerable or disabled people to remain in their own homes, with the knowledge that they always have somebody to help in an emergency.

Nationwide

Tel: 0808 304 4428

info@careline.co.uk

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Carelink24 - Personal Alarm

Provides personal alarms for older people and those in need of extra support at home.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 007 6247

hello@carelink24.org

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Carers Direct - Live In & Daily Care

Specialists in live in & daily care. Tailored to your individual needs.

Nationwide 

Tel: 020 3904 4520

info@carersdirect.org

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Centre for Ageing Better

Tackles inequalities in ageing. Building an Age-friendly Movement to challenge negative attitudes about ageing.

Nationwide

Tel: 020 3829 0113

info@ageing-better.org.uk

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Kent Coast Volunteering

Promotes volunteering, matching individuals who would like to give something to their community to community-based organisations who need their help.

Across East Kent

Tel: 01304 367898

info@kcv.org.uk

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Kent Falls Prevention Service

Provides support to prevent falls and help you recover from a fall. You can be referred by healthcare professionals, or self-refer to take part in exercise classes of between 12 and 36 weeks duration.

Across Kent

Tel: 03000 13 20 22

kentchft.posturalstability@nhs.net

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Kent Telecare Lifeline Solutions Ltd - Personal Alarm

Provides a low-cost Telecare Personal Alarm installation and Monitoring Service for anyone that is frail, elderly or disabled. Helping people stay safe and independent in their own homes.

Across Kent

Tel: 0800 799 9581 

info@kenttelecare.co.uk

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Lifeline24 - Personal Alarm

Provides a low cost Telecare Personal Alarm Service for anyone that is frail, elderly or disabled.

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 999 0400

info@lifeconnect24.co.uk

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Lifeline365 - Personal Alarm

Provides a low cost Telecare Personal Alarm Service for anyone that is frail, elderly or disabled.

Across Kent

Tel: 01303 242615

lifeline365@folkestone-hythe.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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Seniors Helping Seniors - Home Care Services

Helps seniors and their families by offering compassionate, loving care from fellow seniors.

Across Canterbury & Thanet

Tel: 01227 454 900 

contactme@seniorshelpingseniors.co.uk

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Supportline - Confidential Emotional Support

A confidential helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis.

Nationwide

Tel: 01708 765200

info@supportline.org.uk

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Telcare Choice - Personal Alarm

Provides elderly and disabled people stay safe in the comfort of their own homes. Having a Telecare Alarm in place means that there is always a way to call for help if you suffer a fall, feel unwell, or need some reassurance. 

Nationwide

Tel: 0800 635 7000

support@telecarechoice.co.uk

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The Cinnamon Trust - Supporting Older People & Their Pets

To relieve the anxieties and problems faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets by looking after & caring for all kinds of pets. 

Nationwide

Tel: 01736 757900

Contact form

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The Silver Line - Helpline for Older People

24 hour confidential freephone telephone helpline for older people offering advice, information and friendship.

Nationwide

Helpline Tel: 0800 470 8090

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