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Make social care fair
Ismail Kaji
4 July 2011
There is not enough money in Social care. This is because the government hasn’t put enough money for in the social care system and there are lots more people who need help.
Campaigning, Our View
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'Stand by me' parliamentary reception
Patrick Olszowski
22 June 2011
Last night, nearly 100 people gathered at Parliament for the launch of Mencap's latest campaign, 'Stand by me'.
Campaigning
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Learning Disability Week 2011
Sophie Parr
22 June 2011
Learning Disability Week is in full swing – there are events across the country and a huge amount of publicity about 'Stand by me'!
Campaigning
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Hate crime is not anti-social behaviour
Richard Lawrence
17 June 2011
Today I'm going to talk about my experience of hate crime.
Campaigning
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Mencap secure future of Learning Disability research projects
Patrick Olszowski
7 March 2011
After 6 months of behind the scenes lobbying by Mencap and many others, we are delighted to report that two key Department of Health funded research projects are to be continued for another two years.
Campaigning, News
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Have you seen the new Changing Places survey?
Leroy Binns
22 February 2011
Campaigning, Get involved
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Update: DLA mobility campaign
James Robinson
15 February 2011
Mencap has stepped up its efforts to change the government’s mind over the proposed removal of the mobility component of DLA for people in residential care.
Campaigning
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Government response to ‘Raising our sights’
Leroy Binns
11 February 2011
Have you seen the government response to the ‘Raising our sights’ report?
Campaigning, Our View
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Mencap’s Big Cuts event
Rossanna Trudgian
3 February 2011
There is something comforting when you find out that you are not the only one fighting cuts.
Campaigning, Get involved, News
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What does the new health bill mean for people with a learning disability?
Patrick Olszowski
1 February 2011
Last week the Department of Health introduced their largest ever piece of health legislation with the arrival of the Health and Social Care bill.
Campaigning, News, Our View
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