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!

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
KiCA Awards 2023 Lucy, Lea and Paul

East Kent Mencap KiCA Awards 2023 

We are thrilled to announce that the East Kent Mencap staff team achieved six finalist places and two awards at the Kent Care Awards 2023.   Congratulations to our finalists:   Emma Croucher for Workforce Development Award  Fiona Wonford for Putting People First Award  Karen Roberts for Supported Living Registered Manager  Lauren Kay for Frontline Leader Award  
About Us video with Charlie, Ellie and Tina playing tennis

Launching out new ‘About Us’ video

To give you an insight into our values and show you how we support people with a learning disability, we have created a new ‘About Us’ video to celebrate and showcase our work.  Working with Benjamin Film Photography, we spoke with people who use our services and our amazing staff team to produce a video

We are thrilled to share that Jez and Holly are engaged! 

It brings us great joy to let you know that Jez and Holly are now engaged! Jez and Holly met through East Kent Mencap and live in our shared housing accommodation.   Family, friends, and East Kent Mencap staff joined Jez and Holly at their wonderful engagement party to celebrate.    Jez said: “I love
Hilary goes on her dream holiday to Silverstone

Hilary’s dream holiday to Silverstone

Hilary recently went on holiday with Support Worker, Tamara. She takes time out to reflect on her fantastic time and talks to East Kent Mencap about her wonderful holiday. Hilary said: “I went on my dream holiday to Silverstone to watch the Grand Prix. I was supported by Tamara. We stayed at a beautiful Manor
Presentation of Asda Foundation cheque to the GOLD group

ASDA Foundation donate to the GOLD Café Club

Our GOLD (Getting On with Learning Difficulties) project was delighted to receive a donation of £600 from the ASDA Foundation for their Thursday Café Club.  Tracey from the Broadstairs ASDA Store popped over to present the cheque to an enthusiastic group at the club in Ramsgate.  The group are all adults with a learning difficulty

Bringing Everyone Together, Creating Lasting Memories 

The 75th Anniversary East Kent Mencap Fun Day was hosted at the Ramsgate Hub on 3rd August 2023.   With a turnout of 120+ people from the Sheppey, Herne Bay, and Thanet Hubs and housing, the event reunited old friends and created some great memories.  A highlight of the day was the array of magical performances,
Performer Robert in My Life video

Inspirational drama production

‘My Life’ is an inspirational drama production, based on quotes from people with a learning disability and performed by individuals who attend East Kent Mencap Thanet Hub.    Support Worker, Tris, said: “The project aimed to break down barriers in how people think about individuals with a learning disability. I felt it was important to share
Lee with a cup of tea

East Kent Mencap interviews Lee

Lee has been coming to East Kent Mencap since it opened in Sheppey in 2011. He has achieved a great deal during that time and most recently, moved into his own flat.  Read on to find out about Lee’s journey from supported living to independent living and discover how he loves to volunteer.  What do

East Kent Mencap takes centre stage with an entertaining cruise show

East Kent Mencap put on a high-energy musical extravaganza show at Holy Trinity Church, Margate on Thursday 27th July. The audience was taken on an entertaining cruise show across Europe and Africa, with performances from the Ramsgate Hub drama group, who are all people with a learning disability. There was trouble ahead for the joyful
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