Mencap responds to The King's Fund annual social care report

Mencap responds to changes to the learning disability register

Mencap reacts to research revealing young adults with a learning disability in Scotland are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes

Research from the University of Glasgow found that young adults aged 25-34 with a learning disability are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes, compared to young adults in the general population.

Mencap responds to Lost in the System; The Need for Better NHS Admin, from the Kings Fund

Mencap says the Government’s 10 Year NHS Plan must fix these preventable admin failures and ensure the healthcare system meets the needs of people with a learning disability.

Mencap responds to NHS planning guidance

Mencap says this decision could cause irreparable harm and it will continue its work to ensure people with a learning disability in England have the equal access to healthcare they deserve.

Mencap responds to reports that annual health checks for people with a learning disability are at risk of being scrapped from NHS goals

Mencap says scrapping this goal could make the life expectancy gap between people with a learning disability and the general population “wider”.

Charity blown away by The Traitors fans generosity following dramatic final

Charity blown away by The Traitors fans generosity following dramatic final

Mencap responds to inquest into the death of David Lodge

An inquest in December found that Mr Lodge died of "natural causes contributed to by neglect".

Mencap responds to Government plans to reduce NHS waiting times

Mencap responds to Government announcement on a new independent commission on social care, reforms and funding

Mencap says this independent commission is a chance for all Parties to work together to deliver the change needed for the millions who currently rely on social care.

Mencap Myth Buster with Down Syndrome walks into the Guinness World Records books

Michael Beynon has achieved a Guinness World Records title by walking 100km in one week.

Mencap responds to Royal College of Nursing report on ‘Learning disability nurse deserts’ developing across England

Mencap says the NHS England 10-year plan needs to address this workforce issue

Mencap responds to local government finance settlement

Mencap says we needed a settlement that would help stabilise the social care sector.