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Personal support

Mencap’s personal support service is focussed on each person’s living requirements. This includes support to live independently, shared living with friends, overnight support and emergency support. This service can also support parents and carers.

What support can people get?

  • care and support at home
  • support with daily living, such as washing and ironing
  • help with shopping and budgeting
  • personal care and independence
  • assistance with medication and support with managing health
  • help with creating individual person centred plans

Our services can be offered as an overnight support service. Emergency support is also available.

Watch a video about Mencap's support service.

Further information

The following PDFs are available to download, containing further information about Mencap’s personal support services:

Who to contact 

To find out more about personal support and personal support workers, please contact Mencap Direct on 0808 808 1111.

You can also email Mencap Direct using our online form or use our online search to find Mencap services in your area.                    

What is a personal support worker?

A Mencap personal support worker is someone who, although employed and managed by Mencap, works with an individual as a ‘personal assistant’ to support them with a range of support and care activities.