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    My Freedom

    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

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    Being Together, not Doing Alone

    We joined a panel for Occupational Therapy students at Christchurch University to talk about the value of co-production in our work. Read more

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#right2home Campaign

#right2home Campaign

A campaign to keep the Whorlton Hall scandal on the political agenda, and press the government to act on its promises. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2020

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Author: Louise Allen

‘House of mongs’ - the scandal of abuse in Whorlton Hall

‘House of mongs’ - the scandal of abuse in Whorlton Hall

We reflect on the terrible abuse still happening in some care homes and ask what can we do about it? Read more

Published: 6th June, 2019

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Author: Louise Allen

Become a friend of bemix

Become a friend of bemix

Championing potential, empowering futures Read more

Published: 30th July, 2025

Updated: 6th March, 2026

Author: Philippa Wall

Location: Office 44. Canterbury Innovation Centre. University Road, Canterbury, CT2 7FG.

Being Heard

Being Heard

Help make sure our voices are heard as loud as anyone else. Support our campaign work so people with learning difficulties and/or autism can be seen, be heard and belong. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2019

Updated: 6th March, 2026

Author: Louise Allen

Location: Office 44. Canterbury Innovation Centre. University Road, Canterbury, CT2 7FG.

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: 21st May, 2025

Author: Comms Atbemix

Being Together, not Doing Alone

Being Together, not Doing Alone

We joined a panel for Occupational Therapy students at Christchurch University to talk about the value of co-production in our work. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2019

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Author: Louise Allen

Canterbury Question Time (Hustings)

Canterbury Question Time (Hustings)

What will they do with power? We organised an event for disempowered groups to question Canterbury's election candidates. Read more

Published: 5th November, 2019

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Louise Allen

Leadership and Disability

Leadership and Disability

"The Future is Accessible" - Working towards an accessible future is everyone’s responsibility but we need disabled leaders to make sure it happens. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2019

Updated: 2nd December, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

My Freedom

My Freedom

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

Published: 27th May, 2021

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Author: Comms Atbemix

People with learning difficulties have the power to effect positive change

People with learning difficulties have the power to effect positive change

We work together to use the power we have as an organisation to make choices that support equality, encourage inclusion and protect the freedom of people, animals and the environment. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Updated: 10th July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Starting a new social movement

Starting a new social movement

We are joining forces with other advocacy organisations to renew a louder voice for change. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 7th May, 2025

Author: Louise Allen

We are proud to be.....

We are proud to be.....

We celebrate one year of being bemix and join with Learning Disability Pride to celebrate our individuality. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Wider Horizons - A life outside hospital

Wider Horizons - A life outside hospital

We report on our work running Forums to help transform care in secure settings. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

Working Together to Improve Counselling

Working Together to Improve Counselling

We attended and ran workshops in Canterbury, and at the International Conference for Pluralism in Counselling in London. Read more

Published: 10th April, 2019

Updated: 1st July, 2019

Author: Louise Allen

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