East Kent Mencap
Foresters Hall
Meeting Street
Ramsgate
CT11 9RT
United Kingdom
51.3349931, 1.4162278
East Kent Mencap provides opportunities for adults and children with a
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
, enabling them to achieve the things they want out of life. For children and young people, we run evening and weekend clubs that provide them with the opportunity to take part in activities they may not otherwise be able to. During the school holidays, we also run weekday clubs, which allow young people to make the most of their time off and provide much needed
respite
Respite is when a person goes somewhere for a few hours or days to have a break. People with a learning disability can have respite from their carers and family, and carers and family can have respite from the people they care for.
for parents and siblings. For adults, we offer housing and
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
services which support people to become as independent as possible. Alongside everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning and ironing, individuals are supported to take part in community activities. Resource services are also provided for both adults and children, enabling them to develop their life skills, take part in therapeutic activities and access services within the community. Our low cost clubs and groups welcome anyone with a learning disability who wants to meet new friends or try something new. Last year, we helped over 1,000 people with a learning disability and their families in East Kent.