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James training in Scotland
 
29 December 2008

Support James's Atlantic challenge

A Mencap supporter is hoping to break the world record for rowing across the Atlantic.
Oska Bright
 
28 December 2008

Oska Bright 2009 is now open

The fourth Oska Bright Film Festival is now open.
This is me at More London
 
17 December 2008

Learning disability photos displayed at Tower Bridge

A free public exhibition of photos featuring people with a learning disability has gone on display at More London.
Ian
 
16 December 2008

Support Mencap's Christmas appeal

Show someone you're thinking of them by donating to Mencap's Christmas appeal and posting a message of support online.
The Wombats Christmas single
 
12 December 2008

The Wombats release Christmas single for Mencap

Liverpool indie band The Wombats have released a one off festive track, with all proceeds from sales going to Mencap.
 
11 December 2008

Leading health bodies unite to stop discrimination against people with a learning disability in NHS

Leading health bodies, including the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal Society of Medicine, have joined forces with Mencap to produce a best practice guide for health professionals on improving healthcare for people with a learning disability.
Getting it right
 
11 December 2008

Healthcare best practice guide launched

Prominent health organisations, including the Royal College of Nursing and the Royal Society of Medicine, have joined forces with Mencap to produce a best practice guide for health professionals.
 
10 December 2008

Mencap and RSPB pilot new volunteer scheme

Volunteers with a learning disability have got stuck in to essential wildlife conservation work in Surrey as part of a new pilot scheme between the RSPB and Mencap.
 
10 December 2008

Mencap responds to new Welfare Reform White Paper

Mencap calls for more specialist support for helping people with a learning disability into paid employment in response to the new Welfare Reform White Paper
Shop with Mencap this Christmas
 
9 December 2008

Shop online for Mencap this Christmas

This year there are two fantastic ways to raise money for Mencap with your Christmas shopping
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