We're Mencap. We support people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full.
A Disability Charities Consortium (DCC) open letter to the Prime Minister
The open letter calls on
the Government
The Government are the people who run the country. They decide how much tax people should pay for things and how things like the National Health Service should work.
to back young disabled people and invest in their futures ahead of the Milburn Review which is looking into the increase in the number of young people not in
education
Education is when you learn things. When you fill in a form to get a job, education means you write where you went to school, college or university.
,
employment
Employment means having a job.
and training.
What Channel 4’s The Experiment revealed
Our chief executive Jon Sparkes OBE has shared how Channel 4's new programme The Experiment, exposes just how poorly understood disabled people's rights Rights are the things everyone should be allowed to do like have a say, or go to school. still are, and how low public expectations are around what a good life looks like.
Seen, Heard, Screened: a new exhibition
What is it really like to go for cancer screening if you have a learning disability A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. ? Explore research Research is a way of finding out information which could come from books, or asking people what they think. and real stories in our new, free exhibition, which runs from 8 October to 30 October at weekends in Blue House Yard, London.
It's Down syndrome awareness month
Down syndrome
Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome, is a type of disability. People with Down syndrome may find it hard to learn new things and may need support. They may have more problems with their health too.
is more than just a
diagnosis
A diagnosis is when a medical professional like a doctor has said you have a certain illness or condition.
or definition, hear from Berge about what having Down syndrome means to him.
Latest news and stories from Mencap
Jon Sparkes OBE
By Mencap
It's time to book your winter vaccinations
Research shows that people with a learning disability are more likely to become seriously unwell from winter illnesses, including the flu and pneumonia.
In October it's important that those most at risk get their winter vaccinations.
Write your will for free
Free Wills Month is taking place this October, giving Mencap supporters aged 55 and over the opportunity to write their will for free.
Check whether there's a participating solicitor in your area and take the next step towards writing your will.
Mencap's online shop
We have some amazing finds available online!
You'll find everything including clothing, accessories, collectables, homeware, vinyl and much, much more on our eBay shop.
What is Universal Credit?
In this video one of our Learning Disability Helpline advisers explains Universal Credit.
Current room vacancies for people with a learning disability
Mencap supported living services
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
and personal support services.
Need to talk to someone?
Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.