THANK YOU so much for supporting Mencap

Your generous support enables us to have a transformational impact on the lives of people with a learning disability across the UK. We simply couldn’t do it without you!

Latest news and stories from Mencap

Fundraise by rocking your socks!

On the 21st March, we want you to Rock Your Socks to raise awareness and vital funds to support people with a learning disability across the UK.

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Walkers Starting their Easter challenge, wearing coats and jackets on a bright sunny day 
Fundraise for Mencap
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Mencap media news

Become a Policy Shaper

Policy Shapers complete monthly online surveys which support the work we do with the government and other decision-makers to help people with a learning disability live happy and healthy lives.

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Free webinars that help with the cost of living

At the moment, trying to meet the rising cost of things like energy and food is becoming hard for everyone.  

At Mencap we have specialist Cost of Living Advisors who can help. 

Enrol on one of their FREE Cost of Living webinars today.

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Easy Reads about conditions

Find out about some conditions associated with a learning disability through our series of Easy Reads.

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Donate to Mencap

£7

could answer a call from someone in crisis who reaches out to our Learning Disability Helpline for support.

£25

could help a trained caseworker stop a parent’s loved one from being wrongfully locked up in a mental health hospital.

£50

could help pay for urgent legal support for a family in desperate need of advice to prevent their loved one being admitted to an in-patient unit.

Mencap is here to help

If you need information or advice you can use our free helpline and advice service.

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