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 […]
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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
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded £50,000 by the Postcode Community Trust thanks to a Millionaire Street winner close by! This award comes at a crucial time for us and not only underscores the vital role that we play in the community but also shows the impact our work has on
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Grants of £150 to help disabled people with energy bills, food and essentials Do you know or support somebody who has a learning disability or autism and lives in Bexley? Could they benefit from a £150 grant to help them if they are struggling to afford energy and water bills, food, and other wider related
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Wimbledon may have just finished but over 40 people with a learning disability took part in a special LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Matchplay event at Bexleyheath Tennis club on Tuesday 16th July. The event was organised by Bexley Sports Disability Network, and led by Bexley Mencap. There were players from a number of local disability
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12 Bexley Mencap members took part in our first ever five a side Football competition recently. The event, at Bromley Town Football club, featured Pan Disability teams and although we’d never played as a side before, everyone played well and we even won one game 4-0! The enthusiasm on the pitch was only matched by
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Bexley Mencap’s tennis group were featured as part of a Special Sports & Information Day for National Learning Disability Awareness Week. Around 100 people with a learning disability and carers took part in the event which also included football from Bromley Town Academy and Kent Cricket. As ever Tennis was very popular with both courts
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Working together to make healthcare better for people with learning disabilities We’re so proud of our Respect in Bexley members whose advocacy for people with a learning disability and autism has won them a place on the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders List. The list is the UK’s first national awards which recognises people with
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Last year marked a significant milestone for Respect in Bexley, our self-advocacy group dedicated to empowering people with learning disabilities, as they celebrated their 30th birthday. Thirty years ago, a small group of determined people came together with a powerful goal: to make Bexley a better place for people with learning disabilities. Today, that vision
Do you look after, or are an unpaid carer for, someone with a learning disability in Bexley? A brand new website to support carers in Bexley has been launched to help you find information and support. You may have questions about benefits, or where to access support and services, or perhaps you are just not
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