Respect group member Katherine took part in a Beyond Words BILD webinar on 10th September about people with learning disabilities getting older and living happy healthy lives. Over 60 healthcare and social care professionals attended from across the UK. They learnt how Beyond Words books can inform and shape conversations about real-life topics and the power and […]
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https://youtu.be/UMNmD69kzWshttps://youtu.be/G6r6Hw63nm0 Two videos featuring members of Bexley Mencap’s self-advocacy Respect group were launched at a special presentation at NHS Oxleas on 30 July. Made jointly with students from London Southeast college and Oxleas Learning Disability Psychology team, the overall aim of the videos is to improve the health and well-being of people with a learning
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This summer, we’re encouraging you to join this love for nature and walking, whilst raising vital funds for Bexley Mencap in yourlocal area. Pick a distance to walk across the month. Choose your park or parks And get fundraising We’re suggesting a £30 donation per walker, but how much you raise and how many sponsors
We recently heard from a range of carers to hear what’s working well, what could be better, and what matters most. We wanted to make sure that our services, and any changes we make, are based on what carers want and need. This feedback will help shape our services and how we involve carers in
Bexley Mencap self advocacy group Respect held a ‘Bus Safety Day’ on Wednesday 9th July to help people with a learning disability who might be anxious about using public transport. Respect Friday Group members planned the day from start to finish using their local travel knowledge and skills with support from Sharon and Ibi from
Bexley Mencap’s tennis group were featured as part of a special Sports & Information Day for Learning Disability Awareness Week, held at Bexleyheath Sports Club. Over 100 people with a learning disability, carers and supporters, took part in the multi-sport event which also included football from Charlton Athletic, rugby from Gravesend RFC, boccia from Bexley
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Bexley Mencap and Respect Group member, Nimisha was invited to afternoon tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Sheila Hollins. The occasion was to celebrate her being Highly Commended in a Colouring Competition run by Beyond Words. The award followed a special ceremony as part of Mental Wealth Festival at City Lit adult education
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Bexley Mencap members Joshua and Liam received awards at the annual BVSC Volunteer Excellence Awards on Thursday 12 June. Joshua won first prize with an Inclusive Voluntary Award and trophy for overcoming barriers to become engaged in volunteering and Liam was commended in the same category. Joshua has been volunteering for 3 years at the
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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
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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
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