Kenward Trust CEO Featured on BBC: Spotlight on Addiction Recovery in Kent

CEO, Penny Williams

Penny Williams, CEO of Kenward Trust, has been featured in a new BBC article examining addiction, recovery, and the challenges facing treatment services in the UK. This visibility helps raise awareness of the vital work being done by organisations like ours—and reinforces Kenward Trust’s commitment to delivering high-quality care across Kent.

Addressing the Realities of Addiction and Recovery

In the BBC feature, Penny discusses pressing issues in addiction services today, including demand for residential treatment, funding pressures, and the need for compassionate, evidence-based approaches to help people rebuild their lives. Her insight into how Kenward Trust operates stands out as a model for effective care.

  • Advocating for better funding: Penny emphasises that sustainable and well-resourced treatment centres are essential to meet growing demand.

  • Championing trauma-informed support: She highlights the importance of integrating therapies that address past trauma—an approach we use at Kenward.

  • Prioritising continuity of care: The article discusses not just the residential treatment phase, but the crucial follow-on support that ensures long-term recovery success.

Our Commitment: Evidence, Compassion, Transformation

At Kenward Trust, we remain dedicated to evidence-based, person-centred care. Some of the key elements you’ll find in our programmes include:

  • Residential rehabilitation tailored to each individual

  • Trauma-informed therapies, including EMDR

  • Highly qualified professionals, including a Consultant Addictions Psychiatrist

  • Therapeutic workshops and nature-based therapies in tranquil Kent surroundings

  • Structured resettlement accommodation to support long-term recovery

Penny’s BBC feature underscores that the conversation around addiction and recovery is evolving and Kenward Trust aims to be at the forefront.

Want to read the full BBC article? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvl9rv2egro

Interested in learning more or referring someone?

Find out more here or contact us directly at reception@kenwardtrust.org.uk or call 01622 814187 

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