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People with a learning disability’s passion for politics thwarted by system that excludes them
In a new survey published today, Mencap reveals that people with a learning disability have a political appetite and want to vote, but many are excluded from the process and aren’t able to exercise their democratic right.
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As 7 care staff are charged with neglect of vulnerable people with a learning disability*, charities call for tough action
Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation call for those responsible – from front line staff to the Board Room – to be held to account.
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Teachers call for inclusive education to improve outcomes for all children
Today sees the launch of Mencap’s 'Inspired Educators: Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants' project.
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Teachers call for inclusive education to improve outcomes for all children
Today sees the launch of Mencap’s 'Inspired Educators: Maximisng the Impact of Teaching Assistants' project, which aims to directly raise awareness of better practices to support the 1.8 million pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools
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Voters demand action from government to end learning disability discrimination
Politicians must wake up to learning disability as an election issue, as Mencap launches General Election campaign
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Companies see the rewards of creating more employment opportunities for people with a learning disability
Mencap, the Learning Disability charity, and Inclusive Employers are teaming up for a second year to encourage a new selection of companies to offer work experience placements as part of 2014’s Learning Disabilities Work Experience Week.
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Mencap spokeswoman with a learning disability comments on the public’s vote of no confidence in the care system
Mencap spokeswoman, Lorainne Bellamy, who has a learning disability, expressed her pleasure at hearing the public’s backing for greater funding in social care.
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People with learning disabilities stuck in institutions as Government programme continues to fail
NHS England has today (15 August 2014) published its third set of quarterly data*, looking at the number of people with a learning disability in inpatient settings in England.
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Pressure from learning disability strategy group prompts National Audit Office inquiry in to post-Winterbourne View actions
Following a number of serious concerns raised by the Challenging Behaviour National Strategy Group (CB-NSG), families and campaigners, the National Audit Office (NAO) has announced an inquiry*
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Mencap announcement on the government's publication of who is eligible for social care under the new Care Act
Mencap warns that many people with a learning disability may miss out on services they desperately need following the Government’s publication of a consultation on who is eligible for social care under the new Care Act.
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New Chair of Trustees appointed at Mencap
Mencap has today, 4 August 2014, appointed Derek Lewis as the charity’s Chair of Trustees. Mencap delivers high quality, specialist services and campaigns to improve the lives of the 1.4 million people with a learning disability in the UK, their families
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Mencap appalled at verdict to send young woman with a learning disability to unit 5 hours from her home
Claire Dyer is 20-years-old, lives in Swansea, and has autism and a learning disability. Her parents have been fighting Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board’s decision to transfer their daughter to a specialist unit in Brighton, five hours away
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