Thanet Thinkers

GOLD Thanet Thinkers Jean Jacques and David

Thanet Thinkers in Margate is on from 1-3pm on Tuesdays at Wetherspoons, The Pavillon, in Ramsgate. This is aimed at people with a learning difficulty who live independently and receive little or no other support. 

Thanet Thinkers provides opportunities to:

-       Meet new friends 

-       Talk about things that are important to you

-       Get involved with the local community

-       Get information that enables you to stay independent

 

       If you need support to access the group or participate, please bring your support with you.

 

 

GOLD group in the Foresters Hall garden singing with hands in the air

GOLD’s social singing showcase

On Monday 22nd July, East Kent Mencap’s GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project celebrated the grand finale of their Social Singing Sessions with a heart-warming showcase at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate. The GOLD project is funded by the National Lottery and supports people with a learning difficulty in Thanet, who do not receive statutory
Group of nurses and people with a learning disability from the Swale Hub

Partnering with Canterbury Christ Church University to improve care for people with a learning disability

People with a learning disability continue to face health inequalities and barriers to accessing care. East Kent Mencap is proud to partner with Canterbury Christ Church University to assist student doctors and nurses with their training. This valuable opportunity provides doctors and nurses with a better understanding of how to communicate and assess people with
A group men and women singing inside Foresters Hall

GOLD partners with Looping The Loop for Social Singing Sessions

GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) Project has partnered with arts organisation, Looping The Loop for Social Singing Sessions. Singing has been shown to boost your mood, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week and the 12 week programme of singing for people with learning difficulties at Foresters Hall,
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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