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23 August 2007
Over 300,000 children with a learning disability are not allowed to compete in the UK School Games, due to take place in Coventry from 23 - 26 August.
22 August 2007
If you fancy taking the plunge for leading national learning disability charity, Mencap, then the charity's fancy dress Halloween dive could be just for you!
18 June 2007
Eight out of ten (82%) children with a learning disability are bullied and (79%) are scared to go out because they are frightened they might be bullied, a survey by leading learning disability charity, Mencap, reveals today (18 June 2007).
12 June 2007
Peterborough has been chosen as the location for Mencap's new support centre, bringing together the charity's financial and human resources processing on one site.
4 June 2007
Snap! sponsored by Fujifilm, is a prize-winning collection of photographs and stories, giving a rare insight into the under exposed world of learning disability.
31 May 2007
Mencap welcomes the Department of Health's announcement that an inquiry has been established into access to healthcare for people with a learning disability.
25 May 2007
Caterham Prep School received a very special visit from James and Oliver Phelps, better known as the actors who play the Weasley twins in the Harry Potter films, on Tuesday 22 May.
22 May 2007
The Learning Disability Coalition will provide a united voice in the fight for enough public funding to give people with a learning disability the same opportunities and choices as other people across the U.K.
22 May 2007
The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign is celebrating as the government announces significant new investment to improve services for disabled children and their families.
14 May 2007
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex paid a visit to London's Canary Wharf last Tuesday, 8 May 2007, to see Mencap's WorkRight employment scheme first hand.
