Happy Diwali

Did you know Diwali is also called Deepavali?

In this article, our campaigns officer Vijay Patel talks about his experience of celebrating Diwali, and why it is important to him and his family.

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Get Christmas ready

Find out how to have yourself a very Mencap Merry Disco dance and start planning your Christmas fundraising events early using our seasonal resources.

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Planning for your loved ones future

Our Wills and Trusts team can help you take the next step to write your Will, and set up a trust for a loved one with a learning disability .

Start planning today by attending one of our popular Planning for the Future webinars about setting up a Trust or ask us to send you copies of our Wills and Trusts resources.

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Winter vaccinations

Having your COVID (coronavirus) and flu vaccines can help you stay well this winter. It is important to top up your protection every year, as the vaccine fades over time and the viruses change.

Booking is now open for COVID (coronavirus) and flu vaccines for Autumn/Winter 2024. 

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

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

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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.

Easy Reads about conditions

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

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

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