Hello, I'm Alistair

Name: Alistair

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I work on the web team and I blog about Mencap news, our campaigns and other issues important to people with a learning disability. I'll also be letting you know about what we're doing on the web to help people with a learning disability.

My recent blog posts

Respite4Riven: Mother refused respite care for her daughter

This was Riven Vincent’s message on Mumsnet yesterday: “Have asked ss (social services) to take dd (dear daughter) into care. We get 6 hours respite a week. They have refused a link family. They have refused extra respite. I cant cope. I don’t know how to email Dave now he’s PM or I bloody would. I have called local MP...

The DLA mobility component - tell us your story

Following Wednesday’s comprehensive spending review we’ve been overwhelmed with concerns about cuts to the mobility component of Disability Living Allowance for people in residential care. For thousands of people with a learning disability the DLA mobility component is a lifeline, providing the money to see their family, take part in...

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