Free community art session coming to Broadstairs East Kent Mind is hosting a free community art session in Broadstairs to help local people support their mental health and wellbeing through creativity. The one-off event will provide a friendly and welcoming environment where people can enjoy making art, meet others and take some time [...]
People Need People: a new poem by our CEO David Palmer We are proud to share People Need People, a new spoken-word poem written by our Chief Executive, David Palmer. The poem was inspired by research carried out for Thrive London and draws on the voices, interviews and conversations of people who shared [...]
School launches Wellbeing Ambassador programme in Canterbury Lyla Jenkins is a sixth-form student at Langton’s in Canterbury and has written about the introduction of the Wellbeing Ambassadors project at the school. Thanks to the school and Lyla for the support. Students Supporting Students: Langton’s Wellbeing Ambassador Programme - by Lyla Jenkins Following a [...]
Mind in Bexley and East Kent has been awarded the Mind Quality Mark The Mind Quality Mark is a rigorous quality assurance standard. It sets the bar of good practice and legal compliance for all organisations in the Mind Federation. Local Minds are reviewed against the Mind Quality Mark standards every three years. The [...]
East Kent Mind raised awareness at a Kent County Cricket Club game East Kent Mind staff were delighted to attend day one of Kent County Cricket Club’s match against Middlesex at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury. The County Championship game was on opportunity to raise awareness of the mental health and wellbeing services [...]
Reflecting on Refugee Week through poetry, compassion and community At Mind in Bexley and East Kent, we believe in the power of community, kindness and understanding. Refugee Week took place between 15–21 June and provided an important opportunity to reflect on the experiences of people who have been forced to leave their homes, [...]
New July to September Wellbeing Activities Programme available now! East Kent Mind has released our latest Activities Programme, featuring a wide range of groups, courses and workshops taking place from July to September 2026. The summer programme includes many opportunities to get outdoors, connect with others and enjoy the benefits of being active [...]
Tickets on sale for Mental Elf Canterbury Festive Fun Run 2026 East Kent Mind is delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for Mental Elf Canterbury Festive Fun Run 2026. The festive 5km event will take place on Sunday 29th November 2026, starting at 10am. It will raise vital funds to [...]
Across East Kent people “Take Action” to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 With this year’s national theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 centred on “Take Action,” people from across East Kent responded in great numbers to help raise awareness and support and raise funds for East Kent Mind. Our ‘Wear It [...]
East Kent Mind Armed Forces Connector Karen Brinkman celebrated by Dame Kelly Holmes The work of East Kent Mind’s Armed Forces Connector, Karen Brinkman, was celebrated during Mental Health Awareness Week after she was nominated for A Million Acts of Hope. A Million Acts of Hope is a UK-wide campaign and week of [...]
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