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Every Story Matters: Help the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
Help to make sure the Inquiry hears about the experiences of people with a learning disability
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Over three quarters of people with a learning disability are missing out on vital support at GP surgeries
Mencap and NHS England launch Don’t Miss Out guides and video to improve healthcare provision for people with a learning disability
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My fitness journey with GoodGym
Hear from Bernie on how she has progressed from doing no exercise, to preparing for three 5km races this year!
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Hear my voice: healthcare
The healthcare system is failing many people with a learning disability and this has to change
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Treat Me Well: Nick's story
Nick was just 27 years old when he was admitted to hospital – and less than a month later he died. Here, his mother, Sue, shares how concerns she voiced about a lack of adjustments were not listened to, and how that’s left her feeling today.
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Treat Me Well: Anne Grant's story
Anne has a learning disability and mental health issues. Here, she shares two very different experiences in hospital, where reasonable adjustments were and were not made.
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Treat Me Well: Ronnie's story
Ronnie missed out on the support he needed when he was in hospital. He was fed incorrectly and his communication needs were not understood. Here, Ronnie's nieces, Karen and Jen, describe what happened.
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Treat Me Well: Desmond's story
Desmond has a learning disability, which his local hospital has always accommodated well. Bt when he was referred to another hospital they didn't understand his support needs or make adjustments to his care, it was a completely different experience.
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Treat Me Well: Angus's story
Angus Gavin is the safeguarding adults nurse at University College London Hospital. Here, he shares how training transformed his undertaking of learning disability, and how it's already making a huge difference in his day-to-day work.
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Treat Me Well: Michelle's story
Michelle received exceptional, person-centred hospital care when her health problems reached a critical point. We want everyone to be able to share more positive stories like this.
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Treat Me Well: Give 'em hell!
Read a poem about our new health campaign, Treat Me Well, written by David Smith
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World Health Day 2018: #HealthForAll
7 April 2018 is World Health Day and the theme is #HealthForAll. Lloyd Page, who has a learning disability, shares his thoughts on why people with a learning disability should have the right to good healthcare.
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