Is the benefit system stopping you working?
Nearly 9 in 10 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.
not in work, told us they want a paid job. Some said it was the benefit system that was stopping them from working.
What’s your
experience
Experience is when you have learned or tried something before.
with the benefit system? Has it helped or stopped you from working? Have you had support from Jobcentre Plus?
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Free Wills Month allows you to provide for your family and friends with an opportunity to also leave a gift to Mencap.
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By Mencap
Jon Sparkes OBE
Coronavirus booster
Every autumn people who are 75 years old or over, living in a
care home
A care home is a place where people who need support live. There are staff there all the time.
for older people, or 5 years old or over and have a week immune system, are asked to have a COVID-19 booster jab. There are also some other groups of people who can get the autumn booster.
Easy Reads about conditions
Find out about some conditions associated with a learning disability through our series of Easy Reads.
We're here to help
If you need information or advice you can use our free helpline and advice
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.
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