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"People are working back-to-back shifts because there is no one else to do the work"
Danielle, who is a service manager, talks about the pressures of her role in social care.
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"Long hours and staff shortages have taken their toll on my health"
Nick, has been a support worker for 13 years.
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"Getting the right support worker for our son has been an ongoing nightmare"
Jenn Smith, and son Alastair, who has Angelman Syndrome and epilepsy have faced huge challenges getting support workers to help because of government underfunding.
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Learning Disability Work Experience Week: Vijay's Story
Vijay recently did a week of work experience with Vanquis. Find out how it went and what he’s planning to do next
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Thanks Judy!: A message from Lloyd
Lloyd has been a volunteer for Mencap for 22 years. Find out what he has to say on Mencap's 70th birthday!
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Thanks Judy!: A message from Linda and Pat Fryd
Judy Fryd's daughters, Linda and Pat, tell us about their mother; what her hopes and dreams were, and what it was like for them growing up with a sister who had a learning disability
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Celebrating International Day of People With a Disability
Harry marks International Day of People With a Disability 2016
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My trip to talk at the European Day for Persons with Disabilities in Brussels
At the end of November 2016, I was invited to travel to Brussels to attend the European Day for Persons with Disabilities event
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#NotOkCupid: Kate
Hear Kate's experiences of dating and relationships, as well as her thoughts on OkCupid's offensive question
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#NotOkCupid: Helen & Darren
Hear Helen and Darren talk about their marriage and OkCupid's offensive question
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#NotOkCupid: Katy & Vince
Hear Katy & Vince talk about dating as well as OkCupid's offensive question
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#NotOkCupid: Responses to "the question"
Hear responses to OkCupid's discriminatory question from people with a learning disability
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