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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
Four people wearing high vis jackets and holding litter picks and a Learning Disability Week sign

Enjoying Learning Disability Week 2024

During Learning Disability Week from 17th to 23rd June, we celebrated the amazing achievements of the people who use our services and highlighted the barriers they face every day. East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, said, “We want people with a learning disability to be seen, heard and valued by their communities.” Our Hubs across East Kent marked Learning Disability
Montage of images of people doing their challenges

Spring Forward Challenge 2024 Success

Thank you to everyone for supporting our Spring Forward Challenge 2024 fundraiser. It was fantastic to see so many people with a learning disability from across East Kent Mencap getting involved. We sold 15 fundraising kits and 10 unique challenges were completed. From knitting hats and picking up litter to growing chilies and baking cakes,
Laurie and Katie with guards outside Buckingham Palace

East Kent Mencap celebrate Learning Disability Week 

Today marks the start of Learning Disability Week, with the theme ‘Do you see me?’ The campaign aims to highlight the experiences of people with a learning disability, emphasising the importance of being seen, heard and valued.  Throughout the week-long campaign, East Kent Mencap is amplifying the voices and achievements of the people who use
Lady smiling on the climbing wall

Trying new sports at the East Kent Mencap 2024 Activity Day

Over 80 people with a learning disability who use East Kent Mencap’s services from Swale, Herne Bay and Thanet participated in the Activity Day. Everyone enjoyed trying out a variety of new sports and activities, which included football, boccia, table tennis, cricket, golf, seated exercises and more at the West Faversham Community Centre. It was
Tina and Tim standing in front of blow up golf arch

Get in touch with organisations from the East Kent Mencap Activity Day 2024

Thank you to everyone who came to the East Kent Mencap Activity Day 2024, generously funded by Active Kent & Medway and Whitehead Monckton.  If you would like to know more about any of the activities and where you can do them where you live, please find contact details below. You can also visit www.everydayactivekent.org.uk/communities
People holding their voting cards with a calendar showing Thursday 4 July

Easy read election information

A UK general election will take place on 4th July. Make sure your voice is heard! Helpful easy read information about the election, how to register to vote and photo ID can be found here from United Response. Voting in an election is important, as it is your chance to say how you think the
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 brown therapy ponies and members from the Herne Bay Hub

East Kent Mencap welcomes therapy ponies to Herne Bay Hub

At a recent wellbeing session at East Kent Mencap’s Herne Bay Hub the atmosphere was filled with excitement and happiness as everyone enjoyed a special visit from therapy ponies, George and Spud. This event was made possible through the generous efforts of East Kent Mencap’s Senior Support Worker, Vicki, who organised a raffle to raise
Natalie raising her hands in the air and smiling

Natalie takes on new 39 steps Spring Forward Challenge

Natalie has triumphed over immense challenges and is once again proving her resilience by embarking on a new challenge to support our Spring Forward Challenge 2024. Natalie has Down Syndrome and battled COVID in 2020, which included 15 days on a ventilator and multiple bouts of pneumonia. She recovered with great bravery and set herself
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