We’re on a mission - and you can be part of it.
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.
are dying on average nearly 20 years younger than people without a learning disability. And almost 2 in 5 deaths were avoidable.
That’s why our I’m In
campaign
A campaign is when people work together to try to change something.
is raising awareness of the
learning disability register
The learning disability register is a list of people with a learning disability that the doctor’s surgery looks after.
- and encouraging everyone with a learning disability to join.
Being on the learning disability register means that your needs are respected, you receive better healthcare, and a free
health check
A health check is when you see a nurse or doctor so they can help you to stay well.
every year.
First you need to join the learning disability register. Then it's time to join our I'm In campaign.
When you take part, we’ll send you a free I’m In badge to show your support and spread the word.
We have made an Easy Read about the I'm In campaign.
Ciara’s In, are you?
In this video Ciara explains how to join the learning disability register and how it could save lives.
I'm In: How do I join?
Join the 1,000s of other people with a learning disability who have said "I’m In".
When you join our campaign, we’ll send you a free I’m In badge to show your support and spread the word.
My group wants to help people join
As a
community
A community is the people and places in an area.
group, you know the people who could benefit the most.
By encouraging and helping people to join the learning disability register, you can make a real difference to their health and their future.
It's quick and easy to join the learning disability register. All you need to do is ask your doctors surgery to add you to their register.
To help you create your letter, why not use our online letter building tool?
You'll need to answer a few questions like your name, date of birth and your doctors surgery address, and our tool will then automatically generate your letter for you!
Join the 1,000's of other people with a learning disability who have said “I’m In”.
When you take part in our learning disability register awareness campaign, we’ll send you a free badge to show that you’re in!
Let's harness the power of social media to make a real difference!
Please share the I'm in campaign message widely across all your social channels - from Facebook and X (Twitter) to Instagram and beyond. A simple share or post can make people aware about the need to join the learning disability register.
The learning disability register is not just a list; it is the essential gateway that unlocks priority access to vital healthcare, including crucial annual health checks, for individuals with a learning disability.
By using your voice online, you become an active partner in breaking down health inequalities and ensuring that everyone in this community gets the equitable care they deserve. Use the campaign hashtag #ImIn and encourage everyone you know to say "I'm in"
Chat with your friends, neighbours, or local groups about why joining the learning disability register matters. Maybe it’s over a cuppa at a coffee morning, during a school event, or while you’re at the community centre. Every conversation makes a difference.
You can help people understand that being on the learning disability register opens the door to better healthcare and free annual health checks - things that can genuinely save lives.
When you talk to people face-to-face, you can answer questions, build trust, and encourage those who might not have joined yet. It’s these small, personal moments that can lead to big changes - helping make sure everyone in our community gets the care and respect they deserve.
After you've joined our I'm In campaign we'll send you an I'm In! badge to help you spread awareness of the learning disability register.
Resources for community groups that support people with a learning disability
If your group signs up to the I'm In campaign you can get badges, a campaign poster, certificates, bunting and leaflets.
Plus; from 2 - 27 February groups in England have the chance to apply for one of 20 x £500 grants to help you spread awareness of the learning disability register.
Information for healthcare professionals
It's important that people with a learning disability are on their GP learning disability register.
You can help by proactively identifying people who would benefit from being on the register – without the need for a
diagnosis
A diagnosis is when a medical professional like a doctor has said you have a
certain
Certain means you are sure about something.
illness or condition.
– to ensure good quality annual health checks and health action plans.
Build and download your letter to join the register
Mencap have built a helpful tool to create an
Easy Read
Easy Read is a way of making written information easier to understand. Pictures are usually added next to the writing.
letter for people with a learning disability to ask to join their doctors learning disability register. You can also fill it in on behalf of someone you care for if you have their permission.
Share your healthcare story
Annabell believes her cancer was found late because of her learning disability. Help make healthcare better by telling us if:
- your GP did not put you on the learning disability register
- you did not get a health check
- appointments were hard to understand
- you had good care and support.
Updates and information about the learning disability register
By Mencap
Thanks to funding from OmazeUK, we’re working to increase the number of people on the learning disability register so they can access annual health checks and tailored healthcare.