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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

    Date
    27 January 2025
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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".

    Date
    27 January 2025
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    Mencap responds to Government plans to reduce NHS waiting times

    Date
    6 January 2025
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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.

    Date
    3 January 2025
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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.

    Date
    30 December 2024
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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

    Date
    23 December 2024
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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.

    Date
    18 December 2024
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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.

    Date
    16 December 2024
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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.

    Date
    26 November 2024
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    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.

    Date
    19 November 2024
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    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.

    Date
    6 November 2024
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    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.

    Date
    6 November 2024

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