About our adult services

Aspens offers a wide range of services for adults, using a holistic, person-centred approach. We encourage all the adults we care for to participate and fully engage in the broad variety of activities that we run, challenging perceptions that might prevent them from realising their full potential.

Depending on the level of care required, Aspens offers everything from supported living and outreach services through to full-time residential care.

Through this range of options, we can begin to build support around the unique needs of every individual – and continue to support them as their requirements change.

Our adult services are located in Kent, Bexley, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Visit our Referrals page to find out about requesting support for our adult services.

Latest

Aspens Children’s Short Break and Overnight Service Celebrates Second Outstanding Ofsted Rating in Less Than a Year

We are delighted to announce that Aspens’ Children’s Short Break and Overnight Service has been awarded an Outstanding rating by Ofsted for the second time in less than a year – a remarkable achievement that reflects the dedication, compassion and expertise of our colleagues.
Trusts and Foundations Manager

Help shape the future of a growing charity! We're looking for an experienced and ambitious Trusts and Foundations Manager to lead and grow one of our most exciting income streams.
Aspens Connections Blog: Anxiety

Anxiety affects many autistic young people, yet it is often misunderstood. In this month’s Aspens Connections blog, we explore what anxiety is, how it shows up in autistic individuals, and how we can respond with understanding, compassion and practical support.
Waking Night Support Worker - Bexhill

Aspens’ mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

Bluebell Cafe and animal farm, Pembury

Come and visit Aspens' Bluebell Cafe near Pembury Village, just outside Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Our Cafe is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm (Wednesday 11am-4pm) and serves hot drinks, meals and snacks. Our site also has a woodland walk, an animal farm and a children's playground. Over the summer we are often open at the weekends - check our page for more details.
West Sussex children and young people's service

We provide support to young people on the neurodevelopmental pathway to help them become independent and confident individuals. We offer a range of services to young people aged 8-18 years living in West Sussex, including those who are in or out of education.
About us

A summary of Aspens, including the people the charity supports, the services provided and the areas covered. Aspens' services include those for Children and Young People, Adults and Family and Specialist Support and the charity operates in Kent, Bexley, Surrey East Sussex and West Sussex.
Family support

At Aspens, we walk alongside families supporting neurodivergent individuals, those with a learning disability, or other complex needs. We aim to empower families to feel confident, connected, and supported in the ways that work best for them. We welcome all family members – whether you're a parent, sibling, grandparent, or friend – of any age.
Contact us

How to contact Aspens and the locations of our central offices in Pembury, Tunbridge Wells; Battle and Littlehampton.
East Sussex children and young people's services

Details of Aspens children's services in East Sussex. Aspens offers services for children and young people with disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and those with complex needs aged 8-25 (18-25 with EHCP). Our services support those who may be in or out of education, facing social isolation or unable to access group-based activities.
Adopt an Aspens animal

Visit our wonderful animal farm situated at our site at Cornford Lane, Pembury, near Tunbridge Wells. We have a range of animals big and small, from guinea pigs and ferrets to ponies, emus and alpacas! It's free to come and say 'hi', we simply ask that you consider leaving a donation to help support our work.
Specialist support

Aspens’ Specialist Service provides person-centred, strengths-based support for families of neurodivergent children and young people, whether they have a formal diagnosis or not, including those with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
Roebuck enterprises

Aspens' Roebuck Enterprises Centre in Hastings, East Sussex, offers a variety of creative workshops for development and enjoyment, such as drama, baking and crafts, for adults with autism, associated needs and learning disabilities.
Request support

How to request support for our family, specialist, children and young people's and adult services.

Children and Young People’s Senior Support Worker (Group Lead)

Work with young people and children aged 8-18 years with Special Education Needs and Disabilities to help develop individual skills and confidence in all aspects of daily life, including building positive relationships, activities, leisure and social skills. Read more