Independent Organisation for Needs Assessments

Why choose this Assessment Centre?

• Appointments 7 days per week, including evenings. Appointments are normally available within 3 days, often sooner; for example, same-day assessments, if you have your documents (DSA1 letter and diagnostic details)
• Bookings by phone 8.00am - 6.00pm
• Our Main DSA-QAG accredited Assessment Centre is on the University of Kent campus, fully staffed 5 days per week – always someone here to help in person
• We have two Outreach Centres at: The University of Kent at Medway and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Greenwich. Click here to view locations
• The Iona Centre was established in 2004.
• Being local, we work closely with Universities, Colleges and Schools and are familiar with courses and support available
• We have two main local phone lines and a mobile, if you prefer to text
• We can help with your application if needed – there is always someone here to help in person
• We have plenty of free parking
• There is a coffee shop and café, with spacious waiting area, if you are accompanied
• If you need to take a train, bus or taxi transport to our Centre, this will be reimbursed
• We are in partnership with RNIB/Action; Working with Dyslexia; Oxford Access Centre; Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
• We support local charities including Demelza House