A non-visible disability initiative (NVDi) has launched in Medway to support those with hidden disabilities.

This initiative aims to tackle the impact of non-visible disabilities by teaching local businesses how they can adapt and make small changes to help customers who may have a non-visible disability. Non-visible disabilities include health conditions, such as Parkinson's or Heart Failure, which are that are not immediately obvious. People with non-visible disabilities can have difficulties not accessing what they need which impacts to their day-to-day life.

An event will be hosted at Rochester Cathedral on Friday, 3 September from 12pm (noon) to 3pm for people to find out more about the initiative, see what resources are available and sign up to an awareness course. The event will include a breakdown of the NVD strategy, an overview of Medway‛s initiative and speeches from partners, such as Jenny Walsh, CEO of Headway (Kent) and others.