I am an 83-year-old widower and I have diabetes and prostate cancer. My 52-year-old son and 50-year-old daughter are both seriously disabled with autism and need round the clock support. My son lives in Hampshire and my daughter lives in north London. My only other daughter was also disabled but she died of lymphoma when she was 40.

It is with deep regret and sadness that we mourn the death of Neil O'Brien. Born 13 July 1978 and tragically died on 24 April 2020 from suspected COVID-19. He had been a member of Kith & Kids and subsequently klasp for many years.  He was always full of fun and jollity.  In his early days his disability

Carol lives with me in our family home.  Her advocate visits us regularly and is a great friend to Carol and me.  She takes her out and they really get on well.  It is good to have some to talk about any issues i have with her support package and for help in maintaining activities in her day

My husband & I are both in our seventies and fully aware that we have less energy than we used to have to fight Lisa’s battles and give her as good a life as possible.   Her klasp advocate visits her regularly and works with us to iron out any problems.  It is very reassuring to know that

Katherine Katherine has Autism complicated with Epilepsy.  She lives in her own Supported Living accommodation and is cared for by 6 staff 24/7, she also has a number of hours in the community supported by 2 staff each time.   She recently had a psychotic episode and the caused her to regress in her behaviours.  Staff were amazing, however,

Harold I cannot begin to tell you the gratitude that I feel for klasp and Kith & Kids.  Without their concern and support neither I nor my son would have anyone taking any interest in our lives or wellbeing.    We all have troughs in our daily lives mixed in with the joys, but bringing up a child

Claire Claire has a Circle of Support to help ensure that her quality of life is rich and varied. The Circle is made up of; support workers, family members and her KLASP advocate. They meet quarterly to review her needs and aspirations. At one meeting the Circle were assessing the activities that Claire participates in.  It was unanimously agreed

Sarah was an energetic 8 year old, when she went to sleep that night in 1977. She was bright and intelligent, an avid reader and full of life. Come the next morning we could not awaken her. She had a series of seizures and went into a coma for the next 6 months. Her illness was never diagnosed