News Stories
20 January 2020
1 November 2019
7 February 2024
By Mencap
Despite running not coming easy, Roger is taking on the challenge of the 2024 TCS London Marathon because of his brother Stefaan, who he calls his best friend and a "heck of guy."
Jo has joined Team Mencap to take TCS 2024 London Marathon for her older brother Charlie, who received support from Mencap in the past, and has 'defied the expectations' that have been put on him through his life.
6 February 2024
Emily Oldnall from network partner Mencap Liverpool & Sefton talks about creating videos to help people with a learning disability learn about being more aware of the risks of life online.
2 February 2024
Introducing the new chair and vice-chair who will take up their roles at the beginning of April 2024.
1 February 2024
Rachel Wilson
Demand for the Mencap Learning Disability Helpline is spiralling
24 January 2024
Ismail Kaji
Having worked with UK Finance to make accessible guides about scams for their Take Five campaign, Ismail talks about how you can protect yourself from being tricked into giving away money or personal information.
18 January 2024
17 January 2024
Me Time Nottingham partnered with Inspire Learning to improve maths skills for people with a learning disability - which lead to some building the confidence to take on exams!
8 January 2024
Vijay Patel
Campaigns officer Vijay shares his thoughts on Mencap's recent move from the Centre of Engagement to a new office space in London.
5 January 2024
Deanietrea completed Mencap’s supported internship programme in 2021 - including a work placement at the Financial Times - and hasn’t looked back.
22 December 2023
"Rock Your Socks doesn’t just happen once a year in our house. It’s something we do all year long now that we are part of the cool club- The Trisomy 21 Club!"
The wonderful Inchmarlo Prep School Belfast Rocked their Socks for Mencap in March 2023.