Stories
Read our stories below to find out the most recent happenings for East Kent Mencap, our members, supporters, and staff. Tell us about your experiences with East Kent Mencap here!
No room for the bus!
Thursday, 11 February 2021
by EastKentMencap
Our Day Resource in Sheerness is desperately looking for somewhere to park their minibus, or risk losing it. The bus is used to transport people with a learning disability to activities around Swale. Centre Manager, Lauren Kay, explained, ‘having the bus to get out and about means that everyone could travel together safely and easily,
Herne Bay Virtual Art Exhibition
Thursday, 07 January 2021
by EastKentMencap
Last summer, Members of our Art and Photography Group at Herne Bay Day Resource went foraging for materials in the local area. They used the materials to create these stunning artworks and photograph them. We hope they will bring some joy during these challenging times. If you would like to know more about becoming a
A new home brings a new start
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
by EastKentMencap
Two of our members are looking forward to a new start after East Kent Mencap purchased a house for them! Our member Stephen originally asked EKM for advice for him and his flatmate, Nick, as they were having some problems with their current home. Housing Manager, KimDorman, commented that, ‘finding good rental properties in Thanet
EKM Becomes Participant of Global Sustainability Initiative!
Thursday, 29 October 2020
by EastKentMencap
We are very proud to announce that East Kent Mencap has become a United Nations Global Compact Participant! This is the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, with thousands of business participants and other stakeholders from civil society, labour and government located in 160 countries. The purpose of this initiative is to strengthen corporate sustainability worldwide
East Kent Mencap has modernised
Wednesday, 01 July 2020
by EastKentMencap
East Kent Mencap is proud to announce that we have modernised our charity and adopted a new charitable status which makes us stronger and ready for continued growth. On 30th June, East Kent Mencap’s Trustees moved everything we own and do to the new East Kent Mencap charity (number 1188118) and established a new company (number
Easy Read – Cooking Crispy Chicken
Friday, 17 April 2020
by EastKentMencap
You can download a printable version of this Easy Read recipe here. You can watch a video of how to create this meal on our YouTube channel here.
The ultimate list of things to do at home!
Friday, 17 April 2020
by EastKentMencap
Need ideas for how to entertain yourself without going out? This is the ultimate list of things to do at home! And most of them are completely free! Got something to add to this list? Get in touch with us on Facebook and let us know. We’ll be adding to this page over the next
Makaton Hand Hygiene Signs and Symbols
Friday, 20 March 2020
by EastKentMencap
You can download a printable version of this information here.
Large print poster – Wash your hands more often for 20 seconds
Friday, 20 March 2020
by EastKentMencap
You can download a printable version of this poster here. You can download a web accessible version of this poster here.
Easy Read guide – Wash your hands more often
Friday, 20 March 2020
by EastKentMencap
You can download a printable version of this poster here. You can download a web accessible version of this poster here.