Homes Not Hospitals
The government promised to reduce the number of people like Elliot held in mental health hospitals by 50%, but they are 6 years off meeting their deadline. The government must urgently come up with a new plan to get more people back in their community with the right support.
Mencap's manifesto
Mencap’s goal is to make the UK the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to lead happy and healthy lives.
Our manifesto asks for the things that need to be put in place to fulfil that goal, and we hope that all the political parties heed our call.
Help the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
It’s important that the impact of the pandemic on the lives of people with a learning disability, their families, and friends, is fully understood and recognised so we’re asking everyone to share their story with the independent UK Covid-19 Inquiry.
ITV investigation - billions wasted
In a joint investigation with ITV News, we reveal the Government wastes half a BILLION pounds a year on the wrong treatment for people with a learning disability and autistic people
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