Parent Support Groups

Kent PACT is the official parent-carer forum for parents of children and young people with SEND in Kent. Run by parents, for parents — they work with Kent County Council to ensure parent voices are heard in SEND decisions. Offers support, signposting, and connects families to services. Check its current opportunities to take part.

Space2BeMe’s current page distinguishes monthly Space2Talk support groups in Snodland and Tunbridge Wells from individual drop-in advice in Maidstone and Tonbridge. No diagnosis is required. Space2Talk groups are for adults; check each event’s booking instructions and dates before travelling.

Do not assume every event is a drop-in or suitable for children.

Kent County Council's Family Hubs provide support for families with children 0–19 (or 25 with SEND). Includes parenting courses, family support, health visiting, and connections to SEND services. Many hubs run parent support groups and toddler groups that are inclusive of children with additional needs. Find your nearest hub.

The NHS autism information page includes support information for families. Ask the child’s team which post-assessment support or parent sessions are currently offered and who can attend. Do not assume every autism diagnosis triggers a group invitation or medication discussion.

Availability and eligibility need confirmation with the relevant team.

Online parenting-course information is available through the linked local resource page. Check the current access instructions, eligibility and any charges on the course provider’s page. This entry does not confirm an in-person course or a place for every Kent or Medway family.

Use the current course page to check what is available.

Kent Resilience Hub provides information and resources about children and young people’s emotional wellbeing. Use its current programme information to check ages, locations and access. It is not an urgent mental-health telephone service.

For urgent mental-health help use NHS 111 and select the mental-health option; immediate danger: 999.