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It’s British Sign Language Week

This week we celebrated British Sign Language Week and raised awareness for this important visual means of communication. Amy attends our Margate Hub signing sessions every week. They have been learning how to sign colours and numbers. Amy said, “I first learnt to sign in 2022, I did it for my East Kent Mencap Spring
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Celebrating International Women’s Day

It is International Women’s Day! Today we celebrate the achievements of women and raise awareness about discrimination. This year’s campaign #InspireInclusion highlights the important role of inclusion in achieving gender equality. At East Kent Mencap, there are so many amazing women with a learning disability who have inspired us. Let’s take a moment to celebrate a
Two women and one man at a desk during the Living Skills course looking at the cost of ingredients

GOLD Launches innovative Living Skills group

GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) has recently launched a new Living Skills group. The first part of the programme is a 12-week course designed to support people with a learning difficulty in developing their budgeting and cooking skills, covering everything from researching the cheapest ingredients to how to cook low-cost healthy meals. Rosie said,
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A GOLD success story: Empowering individuals with a learning difficulty 

KM is a caring individual with a learning difficulty in her early thirties, who has achieved great success with the support from the GOLD team.  KM relocated to the UK from abroad with her parents; she had a working visa but faced the huge challenge of building a new life in a new country. Struggling
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Why We Care: Improve pay for Support Workers

Mencap launched this week the ‘Why We Care’ campaign, which shines a spotlight on the amazing work of Support Workers. Mencap is calling on the government to increase funding for social care, to enable better pay and recognition for Support Workers, and we need your help to ensure action is taken. Sign the petition here.
Herne Bay Hub Valentines Day Event with KCC Councillor Dan Watkins chatting with members Paul and Joe

Herne Bay Hub share the love on Valentine’s Day

Our Herne Bay Hub extended a warm invitation to family, friends and KCC Councillor, Dan Watkins to a breakfast event in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Kelly Forest, Hub Coordinator Herne Bay, said, “It was wonderful to welcome everyone to our Hub and provide an opportunity for the people who use our services to talk about
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Calling out for unwanted Christmas gifts

If you are decluttering to make room for new gifts or have Christmas presents, such as toiletries sets, accessories, vouchers, or bottles you won’t use, please consider donating them to East Kent Mencap. We are collecting raffle prizes for upcoming discos and fundraising events and your contributions will help East Kent Mencap to support more
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Read our winter newsletter

The East Kent Mencap easy read winter newsletter is packed with your stories and news from the last few months. In this issue… Discover what our Hubs have been up to over the winter Read about the success of the Festive Bauble Appeal See photos from our Christmas events and activities Find out about new
Pat in her chair

East Kent Mencap interviews Pat Brownsell, who has used the services for over six decades

Pat talks about supported living, her love for photography, going on holiday, and how to get away with not doing any ironing!  Pat lives in Clarence House. East Kent Mencap purchased this property in 2018 in response to the need for supported living accommodation for older people.   What do you enjoy most about living at
Andrew holding a red cup and celebrating Christmas at Ramsgate Hub

Festive bauble fundraiser success 

We are thrilled to share that our Festive Bauble Appeal successfully raised over £1,000 to support people with a learning disability.  A huge thank you  We would like to thank everyone who generously contributed to the appeal. The amazing support we received played a crucial role in helping us to reach our fundraising target. The
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