Learning disability and mental health are different things
For Mental Health Awareness Week, digital officer Amy talks about why there can be confusion between
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.
and mental health, and the support Mencap offers.
It's Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW)
This week calls for everyone to take a moment to check-in with ourselves and each other to improve our wellbeing.
By volunteering with Mencap, you can spread kindness, understanding, and support to people with a learning disability. Whether you give a little time regularly or help out in a more flexible way, everyone's contribution helps.
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How the right support changes lives
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
and personal support services for thousands of people with a learning disability across the UK.
This video shows Robert's story and the importance of person led support.
Would you like to be a Mencap Trustee?
We are looking for a volunteer with a learning disability to join our Board of Trustees.
Applications are invited from Monday 27 April to 12pm Friday 29 May 2026.
Free Planning for the Future webinars
Join one of our free webinars about the importance of setting up
a Trust
A Trust looks after money for a person or a group of people.
for a person with a learning disability. Legal professionals will talk about the different types of Trusts available and the steps you need to take to ensure the life you’ve built together lives on.
Care. Community. Campaign
Support to live life to the full.
This is learning disability.
Need to talk to someone?
Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.