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1-7 November is Befriending Week
Vince and his Mencap visitor Alan first met on 9 November 2022, almost exactly four years ago.
Since then, their Mencap Visiting Service A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support. (MVS) visits have grown into a genuine friendship.
Why do people celebrate Halloween?
On 31 October trick-or-treaters will be dressed in costumes to celebrate Halloween. But why do people celebrate this spooky day, and how did it all begin? To find out read our new Easy Read Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing. about this annual event.
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act
In this video, Jonny from Mencap's
Learning Disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
Helpline, explains the
Mental Capacity
Mental capacity means being able to make a decision when it needs to be made.
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Your chance to win this winter
Ready for some seasonal sparkle? You could win one of 28 exciting prizes in the Mencap Snowball Draw!
And every raffle ticket you buy supports people with a learning disability to live their lives to the full - it's a win-win.
It's time to book your winter vaccinations
Research Research is a way of finding out information which could come from books, or asking people what they think. shows that people with a learning disability are more likely to become seriously unwell from winter illnesses, including the flu and pneumonia.
In October it's important that those most at risk get their winter vaccinations.
Mencap's online shop
We have some amazing finds available online!
You'll find everything including clothing, accessories, collectables, homeware, vinyl and much, much more on our eBay shop.
Current room vacancies for people with a learning disability
What's it like to work at Mencap?
Find out about our
supported living
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
services and what it's like to work at Mencap as a
support worker
Support workers are people who are paid to give care and support to people who need it.
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Need to talk to someone?
Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.