Mencap response to the Comprehensive Spending Review 2015

Learning disability charity Mencap has responded to the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and Autumn Statement.

Mencap/CBF comment on Government response to No voice unheard, no right ignored

Today, 10 November 2015, the Department of Health published “Government response to No voice unheard, no right ignored – a consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions”.

New survey of UK employers shows commercial benefit of employing people with a learning disability

Mencap and Inclusive Employers have published the results of a survey of UK employers, showing the benefits and barriers of employing staff with a learning disability.

Mencap/CBF comment on NHS England report – 'Homes not hospitals for people with a learning disability’

NHS England has today published a report setting out plans to transform services for people with a learning disability.

Almost 70% of disabled people say cuts to Employment and Support Allowance will cause their health to suffer and half may return to work later

Ahead of key debate on Welfare Reform and Work Bill 60 national charities call on Government to stop £30-a-week cut to ESA for new claimants.

Statement on the CQC inspection of Drummond Court

Mencap finds that 80% of parents surveyed struggle to access services and support over summer holidays

Four out of five parents surveyed by learning disability charity Mencap who have a child with a learning disability struggle to access services over the school summer holidays.

Do-gooders and Dodgers take part in UK’s largest fancy dress dodgeball tournament

Finsbury Park saw almost over 600 people arrive on Saturday to take part the UK’s largest fancy dress dodgeball tournament.

Mencap comments on DWP using fake claimants in benefit sanctions leaflet

In response to the DWP using false case studies, Mencap has issued this response

Mencap respond to Government delays of cap on social care costs

Mencap respond to today’s announcement that plans to introduce a cap on social care costs from next year have been delayed until 2020 amid fears over how councils would fund the move.

Urgent action on over-medication

Today NHS England pledged urgent action on over-medication of people with a learning disability.

Over 50 charities join to express concern over BBC reports of cuts to Employment and Support Allowance

Over 50 national charities who form the Disability Benefits Consortium have jointly spoken out today.