An in-depth read marking the 10th Anniversary of when horrifying scenes of abuse were exposed at Winterbourne View. Piece by bemix self-advocacy leadership team - Steve, Michael and Sammy. Read more
We are now able to offer outdoor and walking counselling sessions to people in bemix as well as online and indoors. People can benefit from gentle exercise and fresh air while talking side by side. Read more
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
As we move out of lockdown, more Supported Internship work placements are starting up and whilst some things look a little different, our values and approach are still very much the same. Read more
Staying creative and connected in lockdown! We collaborate virtually on a creative project, to highlight an important global issue. All made out of rubbish! Read more
bemix is proud to be an organisational member of the National Counselling Society (NCS). Read all about why we feel it is important that we joined the National Counselling Society Read more
Lately, it has been reported that there has been an increase in online and offline fraudulent scams. At our online workshop, we learn all about how to identify one! Read more
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
We hear all about the exceptional progress that has been made by supported intern, Declan, at his Supported Internship placement in Swale. Read more
A Christmas song with a Halloween twist! Our music group gets together over Zoom to create something special for Christmas. Read more
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
When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, people’s mental health also took a hit - here is how bemix responded via peer support. Read more
bemix were recently invited to take part in No Labels No Walls - We Are One! an international digital festival celebrating and promoting diversity. Read all about it! Read more
The rate of mental health problems in people with a learning disability and/or autism is up to double that of the general population. The need for support has increased since the Coronavirus pandemic. Here we look how bemix has been responding to this need. Read more
Risky Business Supporter and professional actor, Sam Barnard, recently co-wrote and starred in a new film 'Stuart and Dumplings'. Director of Ethics and Communications, Louise Allen, interviewed Sam to find out more. Read more
We have been working together and sharing our imaginations to create stories that take us away from the worries of the Covid-19 situation. Read more
Risky Business Supporter and Discovery Catering member, Sam Barnard, hosted bemix's first online "Not in the Pub" quiz. Read more
Our Supported Internships Weekly Well-being group share how gardening and music support their well-being. Read more
The Eco Shed team have been finding ways to continue to work together, developing project ideas, while working from home. Read more
Through our projects, we have been thinking of different ways we can not only show ourselves kindness, but use our time to reach other people, too. Read more
Investing in our mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic. Read more
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
Supporting one another through the challenges and finding new opportunities for connection. Read more
We are keeping a safe distance apart. But we are still making sure that people with learning difficulties and/or autism are fully involved in developing the services and support they use. Read more