Local groups
We organise informal coffee mornings and carers groups where people can spend time together, talk and share experiences.
Where we meetWho we areA local charity.
A local charity.
Support through experience.
East Kent Independent Dementia Support, known as EKIDS, is a registered charity working with people living with dementia and their carers.
Our work centres on informal local groups, activities and the practical value of shared experience. We bring people together and help them find useful resources and support services.
EKIDS is registered charity number 1148528.
Our work
What EKIDS does
Activities and outings
Alongside regular meetings, EKIDS brings people together through outings, special occasions and community activities.
Events and outingsFinding support
Our volunteers can help people find useful information, resources and support services for their circumstances.
Talk to EKIDSThe people behind EKIDSVolunteers with
Volunteers with
first-hand experience.
Our volunteers have first-hand experience of caring for a loved one with dementia. That experience informs how we welcome people, understand their circumstances and help them find support.
Our groups are free to attend. You don’t need a formal dementia diagnosis to come along.
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