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Many people we support are feeling worried about the Government’s plans to change disability benefits. These changes could have a big impact on people’s lives; especially people with a learning disability, long-term health needs and autisitic people. That’s why we were very happy to host an important meeting in our office, bringing local charities together

Bexley Mencap’s recent Ten Pin Bowling night raised an incredible £1,086 to support our work locally, including supporting members through our Healthy Lifestyles programme which supports local people with a learning disability to access social and sports activities, encouraging greater access and inclusion and reducing isolation. Over 80 members, family members and friends as well

It’s great to be able to cook your own meals, like nutritious soups, but they taste even better when the vegetables in them have been grown in your own allotment. That was the verdict of members of Bexley Mencap’s Hub group who meet every Monday and Wednesday afternoon to learn key life skills like shopping,

For the last two years, Bexley Mencap’s Respect Group have been working with The National Archive on a special online project called My Home. https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/outreach/my-home/ https://blog.nationalarchives.gov.uk/my-home-and-our-partnership-with-arts-in-care-homes/ The aim of the project is so that care services can use multi-sensory activities and resources associated with the home as a way of engaging with care centre residents

On 13th September, four members of Bexley Mencap’s self advocacy Respect group took part in an amazing fashion show as part of London Fashion week. All the models had learning disabilities and were part of a Beyond Words book club. Beyond Words Book Club co-creates word free picture stories for people with learning disabilities with

The 2024 Paralympic Games took place in Paris between 28 August and 8 September. During the games, Josh, Bexley Mencap member and tennis player and Nick, Income & Development Officer, went to visit the official fan zone at Battersea Power Station in London to find out more. ‘The first thing I didn’t realise was how

Bexley Mencap’s Walking Group. It’s great; we get to walk in the park and talk about anything that interests us.’ So says Chris, a member of Bexley Mencap’s weekly Walking Group. The group meets every Wednesday in Danson Park and is open to anyone who fancies a leisurely hour long stroll. ‘Each week we take

Bexley Mencap’s Singing Group meets every Thursday afternoon; firstly, face to face and then later on as a Zoom group for other members who cannot attend in person. This helps to ensure maximum access. ‘The singing group is a great way for members to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment,’ says Kim, Bexley

  Bexley Dodgers Boccia Club has come a long way since its origins as a walk-in taster session in 2008.  The Club has grown over the years and now runs a recreational session as well as competition training.  This year the Superstars team won the qualifying rounds for the Boccia England season in Kent and