Creative Health Event – Empowering People with Learning Disabilities Through Creativity, Conversation, and Connection

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On 25th June 2025, Brent Mencap proudly hosted a vibrant Creative Health Event at Kings Hall, with one clear mission: to empower people with learning disabilities (LD) by connecting them to vital health and wellbeing services in a space that was inclusive, informative, and filled with joy.

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People with LD are too often excluded from conversations about health, support, and access. This event created a space where their voices were heard, their needs prioritised, and their talents celebrated. We brought together a range of local services who set up engaging stalls and spoke directly with attendees about the support available – from employment and carer support to social prescribing and health coaching.

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One of the highlights of the day was the lively and thought-provoking activity led by Bizzie Families, who ran an interactive “Sugar Reduction” session. This fun, movement-based workshop helped everyone reflect on their sugar intake in an accessible way and explored creative methods for regulating blood sugar through dance and physical activity. It was joyful, educational, and energising – and left everyone smiling.

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Members of Brent Mencap also took centre stage, sharing personal experiences and speaking openly about the difficulties that people with LD often face when approaching GPs and health services. These powerful testimonies highlighted the importance of accessible care, patient understanding, and the role of health and wellbeing coaches, health educators, and social prescribing in bridging the gap.

The event was full of conversation, learning, creativity, and connection. From engaging with stallholders to enjoying performances by our Brent Mencap singing groups, everyone walked away feeling more informed, supported, and seen.

We’re incredibly grateful to all the organisations who joined us – including Brent Carers, Brent Health Matters, Abilities Development, Shaw Trust, Every Contact Counts, and Bizzie Families – for their openness, compassion, and genuine commitment to inclusion.

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Together, we showed what’s possible when we centre the needs, voices, and strengths of people with learning disabilities. It was more than just an event – it was a celebration of dignity, empowerment, and the right to be heard.