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A boy with a learning disability
 
19 June 2009

Disabled children missing out on basic NHS care

A report from Every Disabled Child Matters has highlighted the failure of the NHS to meet the health needs of disabled children.
Snap! 2009 prizegiving
 
18 June 2009

Snap! 2009 awards ceremony

The winners of this year's Snap! competition attended a glittering awards ceremony on Wednesday 17 June.
Care Quality Commission
 
16 June 2009

Care Quality Commission sets out its plans

On 10 June the Care Quality Commission set out its plans on how it will involve people who use health and social care services in its work.
Boy at school
 
12 June 2009

Isle of Wight Council fails boy with special educational needs

A report published today has criticised the Isle of Wight Council for failing to provide education for a boy with a learning disability.
Right to Control
 
11 June 2009

Right to Control

The government today launched its consultation into Right to Control
A carer of a person with a learning disability
 
8 June 2009

Carers' Week 2009

A poll to mark the start of this year's Carer's Week shows that 3 out of 4 carers have reached breaking point due to the pressure of their role.
Susan Boyle
 
2 June 2009

More support needed for singing star Susan Boyle

Mencap spokesperson says singer with a learning disability needs the right support.
 
2 June 2009

Mencap comments on Susan Boyle

Mobile phone
 
1 June 2009

Mobile phone recycling scheme launched

Recycle your old phone to raise money for Mencap.
Serious about sport
 
29 May 2009

Mencap hosts unique sports event

Track athlete Jo Pavey, who represented Great Britain at the last three Olympic games, will open 'Serious about Sport' at the Millennium Arena in Battersea Park on 7 June.
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