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  • From Supported Employment to Apprenticeship: Robert's success in Medway!

    From Supported Employment to Apprenticeship: Robert's success in Medway!

    From Supported Internship to Business Administration apprenticeship, with Medway Adult Education Centre - Robert’s hard work, enthusiasm and motivation has paid off! Read more

  • Josh delivers Disability Awareness Training to the team at Co-op during his Supported Internship

    Josh delivers Disability Awareness Training to the team at Co-op during his Supported Internship

    When Josh was asked to deliver Disability Awareness Training to other team members at his Supported Employment workplace, he embraced the opportunity! Read more

  • Applying skills outside the Supported Employment classroom in an end of term Medway adventure!

    Applying skills outside the Supported Employment classroom in an end of term Medway adventure!

    This summer, bemix Employment Specialists arranged activities for young people - a chance to have some fun and use skills they have learnt, outside the classroom or workplace! Read more

  • Jack achieves his 2023 goal - in 2 months!

    Jack achieves his 2023 goal - in 2 months!

    Jack's goal for 2023 was to gain full time employment. Within just 2 months of beginning his Supported Employment journey, he accomplished his goal and secured paid employment at Envirocure in Medway. Read more

  • From Supported Employment to Apprenticeship: Robert's success in Medway!
  • Josh delivers Disability Awareness Training to the team at Co-op during his Supported Internship
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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: 8th February, 2023

Author: Rosina Sharrock

A busy summer at The Pantry for Hayley!

A busy summer at The Pantry for Hayley!

With a placement located within historic Fort Amherst tourist attraction - it's been a busy summer at The Pantry for Hayley! Read more

Published: 30th August, 2022

Updated: 8th February, 2023

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

Applying skills outside the Supported Employment classroom in an end of term Medway adventure!

Applying skills outside the Supported Employment classroom in an end of term Medway adventure!

This summer, bemix Employment Specialists arranged activities for young people - a chance to have some fun and use skills they have learnt, outside the classroom or workplace! Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2023

Updated: 26th August, 2023

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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

Be A Leader - Leadership Training

Be A Leader - Leadership Training

Be A Leader is Kent and Medway’s first ever leadership course for people with learning disabilities. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2022

Updated: 3rd May, 2023

Author: Susan Warren

Be A Leader draws to a close and future leaders with learning disabilities have ambitious plans for Kent and Medway!

Be A Leader draws to a close and future leaders with learning disabilities have ambitious plans for Kent and Medway!

As Kent and Medway’s first ever leadership course for people with learning disabilities draws to a close, future leaders plan to share ambitious leadership plans at upcoming graduation celebration! Read more

Published: 24th May, 2023

Updated: 25th July, 2023

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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: 8th February, 2023

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 Employment Programmes move into Thanet!

bemix Employment Programmes move into Thanet!

bemix are overjoyed to announce that our Supported Employment and Preparation for Employment programmes are moving into the Thanet area in 2023. Read more

Published: 10th January, 2023

Updated: 5th March, 2023

Author: Rosina Sharrock

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: 8th February, 2023

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: 8th February, 2023

Author: Rosina Sharrock

Christmas card budget donated to bemix from Westin Par Recruitment Experts

Christmas card budget donated to bemix from Westin Par Recruitment Experts

Local recruitments experts donate their Christmas card budget to bemix - supporting the work we do in our projects and campaigns across Kent! Read more

Published: 20th January, 2023

Updated: 8th February, 2023

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: 5th March, 2023

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

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