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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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".
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Charity blown away by The Traitors fans generosity following dramatic final
Charity blown away by The Traitors fans generosity following dramatic final
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Mencap responds to Government plans to reduce NHS waiting times
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mencap responds to local government finance settlement
Mencap says we needed a settlement that would help stabilise the social care sector.
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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.
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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.
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