Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology Service (KM CAT)- CYP Team
Kent Communications and Assistive Technology Service
The Old Railway School
Wainwright Place
Ashford
TN24 0PF
Contact Name: Alison Battye
Tel: 01233 629859
Website: https://www.kelsi.org.uk/support-for-children-and-young-people/support-for-schools/kent-and-medway-communication-and-assistive-technology-service
Email: kcht.cat-admin@nhs.net
Service Types: AAC services
Area Covered
Kent and Medway
Population Served
Children & young people
Services Provided
- Assessment
- Loan
- Provision
- Helping client’s local therapist maintain ongoing support
- Training therapists and clients
- Research, development and integration with other assistive technologies
Staffing
Multidisciplinary team comprised of occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, healthcare scientists, teachers, therapy assistant practitioners and administrators.
Funding
NHS and Kent County Council
Permanent or Project
Permanent
Year Founded
2006
Referral Process
Referrals will be accepted from health, education and social care professionals working in local teams.