@TeamKCIL

KCIL’s mission is to improve the inclusion of disabled people in all aspects of society, across Greater London

 Kingston Upon Thames
kcil.org.uk
Joined March 2012
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The DWP has said there are delays in some of their services. If you are waiting for a decision on a Mandatory Reconsideration, it might take longer than usual. This includes Mandatory reconsiderations for Personal Independence Payments (PIP) and Pension Credit applications.
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💧 Don't wait for the rain! Get practical advice to protect your home from flooding by visiting kingston.gov.uk/flood-ready. #SaferKingston #FloodReady🌊
Yellow wellington boots stand in ankle deep water.

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We’re getting ready for the first Wellbeing day of 2025. There’ll be clothes, toiletries & lots of services supporting physical, mental, financial, digital and dental health of those attending the Tuesday group foodbank. Thanks to @kcahtweets & St Peter’s for hosting us.
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📣 Join us for Healthwatch Kingston’s Open Meeting! 🗓️ 12 December ⏰ 1:00–4:30pm 📍 Kingston United Reformed Church, KT1 1HZ ✨ Festive food networking lunch. ℹ️ Hear updates on Kingston’s cold weather services, & much more! 👉 Agenda: healthwatchkingston.org.uk/e…
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Accessing social care can be complicated. 🤔 The chat bots AccessAva and DREy can help you get information on social care, your rights and how to get your charges reduced. Find them both on our homepage: buff.ly/2XHIBid
Meet our helpful chat bots. AccessAva: A purple robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you find information about social care. DREy: A blue robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you reduce your social care charges."

ALT Meet our helpful chat bots. AccessAva: A purple robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you find information about social care. DREy: A blue robot with a speech bubble saying "I can help you reduce your social care charges."

AccessAva. A purple robot holding a pencil. AccessAva is a free chatbot designed to get the right information to help you with social care. It can give you: Factsheets with information about your rights. Frequently Asked Questions about common issues. Help filling out template letters to your local authority. Advice on where to get further help from.

ALT AccessAva. A purple robot holding a pencil. AccessAva is a free chatbot designed to get the right information to help you with social care. It can give you: Factsheets with information about your rights. Frequently Asked Questions about common issues. Help filling out template letters to your local authority. Advice on where to get further help from.

DREy. A blue robot holding a clipboard. DREy is a free chat bot that can help you reduce your social care charges. It helps you to show the unavoidable costs you already pay, known as Disability Related Expenditure (DRE), so your social care charges can be reduced. Find them both at inclusion london.org.uk

ALT DREy. A blue robot holding a clipboard. DREy is a free chat bot that can help you reduce your social care charges. It helps you to show the unavoidable costs you already pay, known as Disability Related Expenditure (DRE), so your social care charges can be reduced. Find them both at inclusion london.org.uk

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You can report a safeguarding concern about yourself or another person using a form on the council’s website: kingston.gov.uk/safeguarding. You can also contact us for advice on 020 8547 5005. In an emergency always call 999. #SafeguardingAdultsWeek #SaferKingston #FairerKingston
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Looking for some autism support? Sutton families and families whose children attend Sutton schools can access our fully funded surgeries. Simply email [email protected] @NasSutton @Sutton_IASS @SuttonMums @suttonparentsf @suttonparents @SuttonCarers
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We need a society where men and boys feel able to open-up and ask for help. 💜 #InternationalMensDay
Graphic with text: Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. They are also less likely to access psychological therapies than women. 3x as many men as women die by suicide. Ref: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/men-and-mental-health

ALT Graphic with text: Men aged 40 to 49 have the highest suicide rates in the UK. They are also less likely to access psychological therapies than women. 3x as many men as women die by suicide. Ref: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/men-and-mental-health

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We all need a little help sometimes, and there’s no shame in asking for it. On #InternationalMensDay, help us share some of the places men can turn to, in moments when things get too much. Comment below with your recommendations. 💭 #MentalHealthSupport
Graphic with text: "Men's mental health support". SHOUT: Text 85258 open 24/7; Samaritans: Call 116 123 open 24/7; CALM: Call 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm-midnight; Men’s Minds Matter: mensmindsmatter.org; Men’s Health Forum: menshealthforum.org.uk; Men’s Shed: menssheds.org.uk; #InternationalMensDay

ALT Graphic with text: "Men's mental health support". SHOUT: Text 85258 open 24/7; Samaritans: Call 116 123 open 24/7; CALM: Call 0800 58 58 58 open 5pm-midnight; Men’s Minds Matter: mensmindsmatter.org; Men’s Health Forum: menshealthforum.org.uk; Men’s Shed: menssheds.org.uk; #InternationalMensDay

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Short breaks provide disabled children and young people with fun, enjoyment and a chance to be with friends while their parents and carers get a break from caring. Give your views on short breaks in Kingston and Richmond kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/loca…
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Find out what’s going on this #HalloweenHalfTerm for kids and teens of all ages Ban the boredom and join in with all things 👻👻👻Spooky and more: ✅ Libraries ✅ Youth Centres ✅ Outdoors ✅ Kingston Centre kingston.gov.uk/HalloweenHal… #KingstonTogether
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Still a few places left in this online workshop for deaf men. Please register to join eventbrite.co.uk/e/deaf-men-…
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A grant is money or goods that are given by charitable organisations. It is not money that needs to be paid back. Anyone can apply and we have over 1,400 listed on the Turn2us Grant Search tool. Try it today: grants-search.turn2us.org.uk… #ChallengePoverty #Grants
Try the Turn2us Grant Search You could be missing out on money which you never have to pay back.

ALT Try the Turn2us Grant Search You could be missing out on money which you never have to pay back.

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Don't just participate, lead! Apply to join our first Young People Advisory Board (YAB). signhealth.org.uk/announceme…
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If you're a disabled audience member who needs to take in essential items into live music events, then we'd love to hear from you. How to take part >> attitudeiseverything.org.uk/…
Illustration of black silhouette of an audience enjoying live music on a grey background. Above and below the illustration on yellow background reads, 'Exploring access as a disabled audience member: Taking essential items into live music events survey'.

ALT Illustration of black silhouette of an audience enjoying live music on a grey background. Above and below the illustration on yellow background reads, 'Exploring access as a disabled audience member: Taking essential items into live music events survey'.

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If you're eligible for a flu vaccine you can now book one 📱📅 It's really important to get vaccinated as flu can make some people seriously unwell and make existing conditions worse. Find out more about who's eligible: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/09/23…
Image with an icon of a calendar, text reads: Eligible people can now book a flu vaccine

ALT Image with an icon of a calendar, text reads: Eligible people can now book a flu vaccine

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It's #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek 💜 The week is dedicated to addressing disparities, examining root causes, and developing targeted support for Black mothers' mental well-being. Follow @MotherhoodGroup to learn more about their campaign. 💜 #BMMHW24
Graphic with text: "Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW24." Above the text is an M shaped graphic with two speech bubbles, with a lightbulb and speaker phone.

ALT Graphic with text: "Black Maternal Mental Health Week #BMMHW24." Above the text is an M shaped graphic with two speech bubbles, with a lightbulb and speaker phone.

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Happy International Day of Sign Languages and start of International Week of Deaf People! The BDA demands access to BSL for deaf children and families—it's a right, not a privilege. Join our #HandprintPetition and support #BSLinourhands: bda.org.uk/handprint #IDSL @WFDeaf_org
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It’s #BiVisibilityDay! 🩷 💜 💙 Today we celebrate the B in the LGBTQIA+ community! Many bi people face biphobia, bi-erasure and mental health struggles. Bisexuality is not a phase or a stepping stone. If you feel unseen, know that you're valid, loved and supported. 1/2
An illustration to celebrate Bi Visibility Day. Against a dark blue background, a pair of purple hands hold up a silver moon that says: BEING BISEXUAL IS NOT A PHASE. In pink, purple and blue - the colours of the bisexual flag.

ALT An illustration to celebrate Bi Visibility Day. Against a dark blue background, a pair of purple hands hold up a silver moon that says: BEING BISEXUAL IS NOT A PHASE. In pink, purple and blue - the colours of the bisexual flag.

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This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️
Promotional image listing mental health resources with contact information, including Mind, Samaritans, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and The Mix, with various available support options like phone numbers and text services.

ALT Promotional image listing mental health resources with contact information, including Mind, Samaritans, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and The Mix, with various available support options like phone numbers and text services.

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