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  • Tom’s Life Choices Journey So Far

    Tom’s Life Choices Journey So Far

    Tom explains what Life Choices means to him and all he has accomplished during his Life Choices journey so far. Read more

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    Leadership Training

    New leadership course launched for people with learning disabilities - applications open! Read more

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    Lucca Loves Vets4Pets!

    Lucca begins to develop a wide range of skills, gains extra work hours and grows great independence in the workplace - in just a couple of weeks! Read more

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    Alex Excels at Medway Maritime Hospital

    Alex goes beyond employer’s greatest hopes - learning a multitude of skills along the way! Read more

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“I’m so Chuffed!” - Max’s Supported Internship joy!

“I’m so Chuffed!” - Max’s Supported Internship joy!

Read all about how Max's hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and skill set, have led him from Supported Internship to full time employment - in the middle of a global pandemic! Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

A positive impact - long into the future! Welcome, our new Eco Leads!

A positive impact - long into the future! Welcome, our new Eco Leads!

Read all about how Leila and Hammed, our new Eco Leads, will be helping us to work in more environmentally friendly ways! Read more

Published: 25th July, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Abbie gets a job!

Abbie gets a job!

Using the skills and confidence built on throughout her time within the Supported Internship programme, Abbie gets a job and is offered full time employment! Read more

Published: 25th July, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Alex Excels at Medway Maritime Hospital

Alex Excels at Medway Maritime Hospital

Alex goes beyond employer’s greatest hopes - learning a multitude of skills along the way! Read more

Published: 20th March, 2022

Updated: 25th May, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Amplified - Turning Up the Volume!

Amplified - Turning Up the Volume!

Upgrading our Studio means we can turn up the volume to give people with learning difficulties and/or autism an even louder voice in the local music industry. Read more

Published: 27th November, 2019

Updated: 4th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Banging the drum!

Banging the drum!

Tom Wiles is a freelance drummer who has been using support from Life Choices to develop his drumming business, set up a new website and prepare for a gig at Ronnie Scott's jazz club in London. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Being heard as art

Being heard as art

Sittingbourne's Creative Media and Digital Arts Group have been involved in creating a sound art installation for the Turner Contemporary to celebrate this year's Turner Prize. Read more

Published: 26th July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Being seen and heard in a forum on national law change

Being seen and heard in a forum on national law change

bemix group ‘Be Seen Be Heard’ work with Alexis Quinn and the Government on the proposed changes to the Mental Health Act Read more

Published: 11th November, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

bemix are back at Festability!

bemix are back at Festability!

"Where music meets disability" - a vibrant festival in Birchington, Kent on Saturday 11th May. Come and join us! Read more

Published: 8th May, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

bemix Peer Support Group wins 2 awards!

bemix Peer Support Group wins 2 awards!

We won! bemix Peer Support group project wins two awards at Kent Mental Health & Wellbeing Awards. Read more

Published: 3rd December, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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bemix's "Not in the Pub" Quiz

Risky Business Supporter and Discovery Catering member, Sam Barnard, hosted bemix's first online "Not in the Pub" quiz. Read more

Published: 8th July, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

Books Beyond Words

Books Beyond Words

bemix groups trial and review new book, due to be released by Beyond Words. The book is about pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Come and see what we thought! Read more

Published: 6th December, 2020

Updated: 8th February, 2021

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Callum makes a flying start at SGS Energy

Callum makes a flying start at SGS Energy

From the beginning, employers SGS Energy could see the value in Callum's IT skillset and passion for computers. After a strong start, read about how Callum's work has been described as 'exceptional'! Read more

Published: 26th June, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Climbing the Mountain of our Fears

Climbing the Mountain of our Fears

Will grows in confidence as he conquers his fear of heights with the Be Seen, Be Heard group. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 24th July, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

Community Co-Designing to Raise the Sittingbourne Barn

Community Co-Designing to Raise the Sittingbourne Barn

Community groups working together, using traditional construction techniques to create an installation for Art in the Park at Milton Creek Country Park on 10th August. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Co-Production in Risky Business - A Spotlight on Supporter, Sam

Co-Production in Risky Business - A Spotlight on Supporter, Sam

Sam Barnard is a professional actor, group member and paid Supporter. He is also an advocate for equal representation of actors with learning disabilities. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2019

Updated: 20th September, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Co-teaching, Co-production and Independence!

Co-teaching, Co-production and Independence!

bemix work in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University to delivery a module within the midwifery training programme. Ann-Marie bemix Non-Executive Director, self-advocate and Group Supporter, co-teaches the module and shares her experience of being a mother with a learning difficulty. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Creativity and Innovation - Groups in Lockdown

Creativity and Innovation - Groups in Lockdown

A bit of distance won't stop our groups from connecting, creating and being seen and heard in society. [Photo taken before social distancing] Read more

Published: 12th May, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

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Curtis secures employment within 2 months!

Curtis secures employment within 2 months!

So impressed with his work, Curtis’ employer could see the value in creating a role for him - as soon as possible! Read more

Published: 30th August, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Daniel achieves paid work at Macknade!

Daniel achieves paid work at Macknade!

It's been a roller coaster journey for Daniel’s hospitality placement during the pandemic - but with determination, enthusiasm and fun-loving energy, Daniel has secured paid work! Read more

Published: 20th September, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Dan's Great Journey: From Life Choices to a New Life

Dan's Great Journey: From Life Choices to a New Life

How support with Life Choices helped Dan move into his own house. Read more

Published: 7th June, 2018

Updated: 6th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Delicacy and Skill - A Life Choices Story

Delicacy and Skill - A Life Choices Story

One man's story of how support with Life Choices has changed his life. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2018

Updated: 6th December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Disability and the Workplace through the eyes of bemix's Young People

Disability and the Workplace through the eyes of bemix's Young People

Young People in bemix Supported Employment Job Clubs discuss, if and how someone should disclose to a potential employer that they have a learning disability and/or autism. Read more

Published: 8th December, 2021

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Discovery Catering: the beginning

Discovery Catering: the beginning

The second ever bemix radio show, produced back in 2013. This time, visiting the Discovery Catering group. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 30th October, 2020

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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