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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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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
Amy holding a newsletter with her thumb up

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
Radford House Community Christmas Tree

It’s not too late to support our Festive Bauble Appeal

Our Festive Bauble Appeal has got off to a great start! Last week we proudly placed the first personalised baubles on the Radford House community Christmas tree in Ramsgate. The East Kent Mencap team were joined by Suzy Humphries, Event Organiser at Radford House, Dean Williams from Community Ad Magazine, and Maxine Morgan from Ramsgate
Patrick and Carson

GOLD partners with local artist to create ‘Icons of Ramsgate’

The Icons of Ramsgate project was developed by Ramsgate artist, Carson Parkin-Fairley and its aim was to shine a light on the residents of Ramsgate. Carson delivered a series of workshops with the East Kent Mencap GOLD group, Pie Factory Music, and a local women’s social group, The Screaming Mary Club. Icon artworks were created
Christmas bauble appeal

Launching our Festive Bauble Appeal

Help us to make Christmas merry for all! We are launching our Festive Bauble Appeal to support people with a learning disability. Over the festive season, we will be hosting events and activities for people with a learning disability to celebrate in a supportive and welcoming environment. Christmas can be a lonely time, especially for those
Halloween at East Kent Mencap

Halloween Extravaganza 2023 

Our Hubs in Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate, and Swale enjoyed unforgettable Halloween celebrations.   At Herne Bay, they transformed the Hub into a spooky wonderland. The day began with a Halloween scavenger hunt and games, followed by a delicious lunch. Everyone enjoyed trying out new fun games and visiting the specially created sensory scare room. In
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