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21 July 2009
Kyle Flack, who was severely disabled, died after his head became stuck between the bars of his hospital bed.

20 July 2009
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
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.

14 July 2009
The government has published an adult social care green paper, setting out plans for a National Care Service in England.

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

3 July 2009
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.


29 June 2009
Mencap Cymru's Partners in Politics project is through to the semi-finals for the Best Voluntary/Charity Project in the National Lottery Awards.

24 June 2009
A new employment strategy for people with a learning disability was launched in parliament today (24 June).
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19 June 2009
New research shows that there is a huge unmet demand for fully accessible toilets.

