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Help and support in your area
See information about some of the services that are operating across England, Northern Ireland and Wales that may be able to support you during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information and Easy Read resources about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Coronavirus: Information about going to hospital
We've created information and resources about what may happen if you or someone you know has to go to hospital because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Coronavirus: Help to stay safe and well
Information about how to keep safe and well during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, including guidance around social distancing and face coverings.
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How MPs can help people with a learning disability access the coronavirus vaccine
We've answered some frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help you learn more about how you can help people with a learning disability get better access to the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine.
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One in ten disabled people worry life will never return to normal: Mencap responds to the ONS's new statistics on the social impact of coronavirus on disabled people
Today, the Office for National Statistics has released statistics which reveal that disabled people are one group who have been hit hardest during the coronavirus pandemic.Today, the Office for National Statistics has released statistics which reveal that
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Mencap responds to “well-meaning gestures” of the Secretary of State’s daily coronavirus briefing and calls for funds to urgently reach social care services
Today the Secretary of State announced further measures to support the social care sector during the coronavirus crisis.
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Advent International supports Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal and employment programme for people with a learning disability
Advent International supports Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal and employment programme for people with a learning disability
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"COVID-19 must not become an excuse to dismantle people's care packages": Mencap responds to the Coronavirus Act renewal
Today, Parliament renewed the Coronavirus Act which includes the Care Act easements.
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Mencap responds to “concerning” GP letters about coronavirus medical treatment
The charity is urgently looking into this issue and will be challenging this advice from GP surgeries.
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"Coronavirus pandemic means social care sector more fragile than ever before": Mencap responds to the CQC's State of Care report
Today, the CQC released its “State of Care” report and called of urgent reform for “fragile” social care sector.
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Over 2000 people with a learning disability and/or autism still locked away in inpatient unit while emergency coronavirus bill risks more being admitted
Mencap and the Challenging Behaviour Foundation call for urgent action and emergency investment in social care to stop more children and adults with a learning disability and/or autism being admitted into inpatient units during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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