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Kyle Flack
 
21 July 2009

Inquest concludes neglect contributed to young man's death

Kyle Flack, who was severely disabled, died after his head became stuck between the bars of his hospital bed.
No secrets
 
20 July 2009

Responses to consultation on preventing abuse published

The Department of Health has published a report on the consultation on 'No Secrets', its guidance on preventing the abuse of adults.
 
15 July 2009

Mencap teams up with Ben 10 to test pupils' spelling powers

With the new school term approaching, Mencap is collaborating with Turner Broadcasting's popular cartoon character Ben 10 and calling for schools across the UK to make this year's Spellathon the best yet.
Social care green paper
 
14 July 2009

Government plans to create National Care Service

The government has published an adult social care green paper, setting out plans for a National Care Service in England.
Tim Westwood at Rock the Boat
 
9 July 2009

Mencap Rocks the Boat

London venue Proud Camden hosted Rock the Boat - a club night for people with and without a learning disability.
Court of Appeal
 
3 July 2009

Caustic soda rapists have sentences increased

The Court of Appeal has increased the prison terms of two men involved in the gang rape of a 16-year old girl who has a learning disability.
The Y Factor
 
2 July 2009

Award for Y Factor

Institute of Fundraising awards Mencap's singing event.
Voting
 
29 June 2009

Mencap politics project reaches lottery awards semi-finals

Mencap Cymru's Partners in Politics project is through to the semi-finals for the Best Voluntary/Charity Project in the National Lottery Awards.
The Equality Bill brings together discrimination legislation
 
24 June 2009

New employment strategy for people with a learning disability

A new employment strategy for people with a learning disability was launched in parliament today (24 June).
Julie and Toby Marriott
 
19 June 2009

Learning Disability Week: Mencap fights for Changing Places toilets

New research shows that there is a huge unmet demand for fully accessible toilets.
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