About our services
We don't have a 'standard' approach at Mencap - all our personal support and services start with us spending time to understand you as an individual.
Watch our video to see how carers at one of our services support people with complex needs.
Whether you are looking to find your first paid job, move into your own place, find
leisure
Leisure is when you have time to do things you enjoy like playing sports or going to the pub.
activities in your local area, or you need advice on an issue that's important to you, we can help.
If you have 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. and want to know how we can support you, you can find out more about the services we offer by looking through the easy read Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing. guides in each area of this section.
If you are a parent, family member or carer to someone with a learning disability, browse our topics to see how we can support your loved one with services that put them first.
Services we offer
More information about Mencap's services
Advice and support
You can contact the free Learning Disability Helpline for advice and information if you have a learning disability.
Or, visit our online community A community is the people and places in an area. for advice and support from parents and family carers of people with a learning disability.
Questions and answers about Mencap Services
You can find out about Mencap's
supported living
Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a tenancy agreement.
services on our
website
A website is a page you can go to on the internet like Google or YouTube.
. It's where we provide assistance to help people with a learning disability live as independently as possible.
Our
Social care
Social care means the services that give care and support to people who need it.
webpage holds lots of information about the different
social care
Social care means the services that give care and support to people who need it.
services are provided by local councils to support people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
For your local Mencap shop visit our Shops webpage, and for information about local groups near you visit our Local groups page.
For the locations and information about services near you visit our CQC ratings page.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England.
Our How to pay for the support you need page takes you step by step through the different ways you, or your loved one, can pay for the personal support you need.