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.

Mencap signs open letter urging the Government to work with the sector to tackle pressures facing adult social care

Mencap joins over 100 organisations in signing open letter to the Government organised by the Local Government Association.

Mencap responds to the government's 'Get Britain Working' White Paper

Mencap says the proposed changes are a positive step towards supporting people with a learning disability into work.

New Mencap store opens its doors in Wyke

Mencap is delighted to announce the opening of its store in Wyke with plenty of preloved bargains.

Mencap responds to Adass Survey findings

Mencap responds to survey revealing 81% of councils are on course to overspend on their budget for adult social care.

Mencap responds to the Mental Health Bill

Mencap welcomes the inclusion of reforms to stop people with a learning disability and autistic people being detained when they don’t have a mental health condition.

Mencap responds to the Chancellor’s £240 million investment to help reform employment and support people into work

On 30 October 2024, the Chancellor delivered the government's Autumn 2024 budget, which includes a £240 million investment to help reform employment and support people into work.

Charity reveals shocking treatment treatment of people with a learning disability during covid inquiry

Mencap’s Executive Director of Strategy and Influencing Jackie O’Sullivan, spoke out as part of module three of the inquiry which is looking into the health response to the 2020 outbreak.