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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
Jason Gerlack, CEO, in a suit smiling

East Kent Mencap interviews CEO, Jason Gerlack

As our 75th anniversary comes to an end we interview East Kent Mencap CEO, Jason Gerlack, about his career, working at the charity, and his love of music.  Can you share the story of your journey to becoming part of East Kent Mencap?  I have worked in various welfare and managerial settings for nearly 39
Lucy, Neil and Natalie smiling. Neil has his thumbs up and Lucy and Natalie are holding mugs

Step into Spring with the Spring Forward Challenge 2024 

Would you like to take on a challenge to raise money for people with a learning disability to achieve more amazing things? Join us this Spring and make a real difference.  During April and May, we are encouraging everyone to choose a challenge that inspires them. You might like to learn how to bake a
Six people in the Ramsgate Hub garden with the Mayor of Ramsgate planting a tree to celebrate our 75th anniversary

The Mayor of Ramsgate Commemorates East Kent Mencap’s 75th Anniversary 

East Kent Mencap celebrated a significant milestone on Thursday 28th March 2024, as it marked 75 years of supporting people with a learning disability. The event took place at Foresters Hall in Ramsgate, where over 50 guests gathered to celebrate the organisation’s achievements.  The Mayor of Ramsgate, Pat Moore, planted a cherry tree in the
Two men and one lady sitting next to each other signing and smiling

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
Three women smiling to camera

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,
The backs of two ladies using the air fryers

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
Support Worker looking at female tenant smiling

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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