Next month there will be some open day sessions for you to find out about exciting developments from Turning Heads. The day services will be running 3 days per week from The Windmill Centre in Torquay. Check out www.turningheads.org.uk for more information. Follow the link 👍 open...
Why not try out our exciting Torquay Treasure Hunt? Have fun, enjoy the sights of Torquay and help raise funds for Mencap. Entry Fee is £6 or £10 for 2. Torbay Mencap Members and those of you who are Mencap Champions receive a £1 discount. Download the...
This week, Carol King, Chair of Torbay Mencap presented a cheque for £5000 to buy a seven seater vehicle for the Mayfield School and their Chestnut centre. Mayfield school with its 175 pupils offers an all round education for children with severe or profound learning difficulties from...
Here is a picture of Diane Butland receiving her Helen Brinicombe Certificate of achievement for exceptional courage with her sister Sheila Timms....
Neil Harvey, lead ambassador for the Learning Disability Partnership Board and member of Torbay Mencap, has set a challenge for us. Who can design a logo. Please follow the link to the competition. Competition...
Torbay Mencap has chosen to create an annual commemorative award in memory of Helen Brinicombe who throughout her life displayed exceptional courage, compassion and empathy. To celebrate her life and in recognition of individuals with a learning disability who have shown a similar level of...
Here is some information from Mencap showing how to help keep yourself safe from scammers. scam_easyread_v3...
Please find attached some information from the NHS all about self-screening and making sure that you are taking good care of your health. Always remember though that if you are unsure of anything you can always ask your GP for advice. AAA_screening_easy_guide_leaflet August_2020 Joint screening programmes leaflet...
This week is National Disability Week. If you fancy trying your hand at a zoom cooking session then Turning Heads and many disabled people, carers, family members and support workers would love to see you. We will be cooking muffins, then having a cookery quiz...
Amelie is a young carer and keen to get people of all abilities cooking this Easter. Check out her website, follow along and enjoy making some treats. http://amelietilley.wixsite.com/getcookingthiseaster...