‘I wanted to take on a big challenge to show everyone this is me and that I can do it’

10 October 2024

By Mencap

Gina from our Wills and Trusts team took the Thames Path Challenge

Believe in Me - Living with a learning Disability

9 October 2024

Natalie Duo

"It's about giving people an opportunity" - How Greene King and Mencap work together

9 October 2024

Natalie Duo

Former supported internship learner and Mencap co-trainer Natalie Duo interviews Robert Cooke from Greene King about our amazing relationship which has provided incredible employment opportunities for people with a learning disability.

Learning more about Wills and Trusts

8 October 2024

Emma Young

Planning for the future can be daunting, but the Wills and Trusts service is here to help.

"I felt compelled to give back to Mencap" - Lucy's Marathon story

25 September 2024

By Mencap

Find out what compelled Lucy to run for Mencap.

"It’s a once in a lifetime event... So make it count!" - Jason's Marathon story

24 September 2024

By Mencap

Jason has joined Team Mencap for the first time, seeing the TCS London Marathon as the "perfect opportunity" to fundraise for us after we supported his younger brother, Curtis.

Our Omaze partnership will let us keep campaigning

9 September 2024

Jon Sparkes OBE

Chief executive Jon Sparkes OBE outlines the health inequalities faced by people with a learning disability, and how our partnership with Omaze will help us continue the fight for better healthcare.

The Omaze partnership will help us achieve our dreams!

29 August 2024

Vijay Patel

I’m so excited to tell youI’m so excited to tell you more about how I got involved in working with Omaze more about how I got involved in working with Omaze, and how this will be great for Mencap and life-changing for people with a learning disability.

"I feel as if she is being treated like a second-class citizen" - Julie’s story

22 August 2024

By Mencap

Julie’s sister Caroline has a severe learning disability, quadriplegia and is peg-fed. But it's when she visits hospital that Julie is most concerned for her sister's wellbeing.

Getting help with money and energy bills

19 August 2024

Amy Clarke

Digital assistant Amy talks about why energy bills and other things going up can hit people with a learning disability harder than others, and what help is out there.

Bexley Mencap's allotment still growing!

12 August 2024

By Mencap

The gardeners at Bexley Mencap are showing no signs of stopping at their allotment, and are now winning recognition for their efforts!

Building opportunities for work experience

6 August 2024

By Mencap

How Me Time in Nottingham linked up with a nearby Mencap shop to provide work experience places.