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Safeguarding week
Safeguarding Keeping people safe from being hurt, abused, or neglected is called Safeguarding. is making sure people are safe from abuse Abuse is when someone bullies you and does or says something to you that makes you feel hurt, upset or scared. , ill treatment, neglect Neglect is when you are not being cared for or supported. or exploitation.
From 16 to 22 November in England, it will be safeguarding week. Time to remind ourselves of the importance of keeping people safe, and how to report any concerns.
Ready player one?
Calling all gamers, streamers and content creators 📣
Take on a gaming challenge from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 November to help raise funds to support people with a 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. to live their lives to the full.
Friendship that makes a difference
Four years ago, Vince and Alan met through Mencap’s 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. . Since then, they've built a wonderful friendship, sharing everything from football and cricket to lunches and plenty of laughs. Discover how a simple connection has grown into a friendship that means so much to them both.
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By Mencap
Understanding the Mental Capacity Act
In this video, Jonny from Mencap's Learning Disability Helpline, explains the
Mental Capacity
Mental capacity means being able to make a decision when it needs to be made.
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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
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