Congratulations to Emma Piper on reaching an incredible 10 years with Kent Autistic Trust! Wayfield enjoyed a wonderful afternoon celebrating this milestone together with delicious food, laughter and great company. Thank you, Emma, for your dedication and commitment over the years.

Anthony can find some things challenging, particularly getting out and about. However, the last few weeks, he has achieved so much, and we couldn't be prouder of him! Recently enjoying a visit to the park to see his favourite fountain may seem like a small thing to some, but a real achievement for Anthony and show just how much progress he is making. Well done, Anthony - we're all so proud of you!

Our recent My Unique Self: Beyond Behaviour conference has received some fantastic feedback from delegates, with many highlighting the value of lived experience speakers and the practical learning they can take back into their own services. Just a few of the positive comments received: "All guest speakers delivered their talks with such gusto, they had me pinned and eager to hear more!" “The lived experience speakers were very emotive and inspiring.” “I really appreciated the

From allotment to bowl! The team and people we support at Lock Street have been busy making delicious homemade receipes using tomatoes grown on the KAT Allotment. Growing, harvesting and cooking with fresh produce is a great way to learn new skills while enjoying healthy, homegrown food. If you're a Co-op member, don't forget to choose our allotment project as your local cause and help us secure vital funding for the people we support - https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/1

We're delighted to share that our Kent Autistic Trust Allotment Project has been selected for the Co-op Local Community Fund! If you're a Co-op member, please choose Kent Autistic Trust as your local cause and help us secure vital funding for the people we support. https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/101031 Not a member yet? Sign up via the Co-op App and select our cause. Thank you for your support.

Yesterday more than 200 people came together to explore the links between autism, learning disabilities and mental health at our My Unique Self: Beyond Behaviour conference. Jointly hosted by the Kent Autistic Trust and Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, the conference bought together national experts, health and care professionals, and autistic people sharing their lived experiences. From recognising mental health conditions to challenging assumptions about behaviour,

Roll up, roll up! Such a fantastic trip to the circus a great day packed with laughter, excitement and amazing performances.

A gentle walk in a beautiful setting, away from the usual routine.

Some beautifully created t-shirt designs by Megan, David, Adele, Joy and Danny. inspired by our Art Exhibition theme the "Under the Sea". They all thoroughly enjoyed getting creative and showcasing their artwork at the exhibition.

A lovely day enjoyed at the seafront taking in the views, although a little breezy. A gust of wind even came and took Andy’s hat thankfully we managed to catch it!

Katie and Sam really enjoy their horse-riding sessions and always come away smiling. The team are fantastic, and it's great to see how much they look forward to their time at the stables.

This week at Lock Street we've been taking our taste buds around the world! Celebrating World Food Week and enjoying dishes from Chinese and Mexican cuisine to Nigerian, Ethiopian and a traditional Full English. A big thank you to everyone who cooked and shared delicious dishes. A fantastic week of food, culture and coming together.

Martin recently enjoyed a visit to our KAT allotment, checking in on the vegetables he had planted and harvesting some freshly picked tomatoes to take home . Plenty left for the local wildlife to enjoy too! With the pumpkins growing nicely, Halloween season is not far away!

Congratulations to all nominees from The Kent Autistic Trust for the Kent Care Awards 2026 – Alex Rowe, Jo Sandison and the Lock Street Team! Celebrating the outstanding care you deliver day in and day out. Well done to you all.

Our lovely Megan recently enjoyed a trip out to buy lunch and use the self-service checkout. It's wonderful to see her confidence and independence growing through everyday experiences.

A huge congratulations to Hayley-Marie on successfully completing a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship. Your achievement is an inspiration to others and a testament to what can be accomplished through determination and perseverance. Wishing you every success as you continue your career journey and make a difference in KAT. Your future is bright!

We recently welcomed some of our parents to Brompton House for a lovely ‘Cake and Chat’ morning. It was wonderful to spend time together, share stories about loved ones, and have some meaningful conversations about Brompton. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

A huge achievement! Having only recently started using the bus and mainly visiting familiar places, this amazing young man recently took a trip to Herne Bay and thoroughly enjoyed every second of it!

A big thank you to Amanda from the Kent Association for the Blind for delivering an insightful training session for our ARC team. The session helped us better understand the lived experience of visual impairment and provided practical guidance on safe support. A very valuable learning experience. Thank you, Amanda.

A fabulous games day and picnic lunch in Gillingham! It was lovely to all spent the day together getting involved in different activities and enjoying the day outdoors in the fresh air.