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  • What we've been working on in Parliament in 2017!

    21 December 2017

    Rob Holland

    Hear from Rob Holland, Mencap's Public Affairs Manager, on the progress we've made in Parliament in 2017 to improve the lives of people with a learning disability.

  • Things you should know about Personal Independence Payment

    20 January 2017

    Ismail Kaji

    Confused about changing from Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)? Read our easy read blog

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