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    "Do You See Me?" is our new campaign 4 people with disabilities campaigning A campaign is when people work together to try to change something. to make sure that people with a learning disability 3 Teenagers A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things. are fully included and valued in all aspects of life.

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  • Consent is important

    11 July 2023

    By Mencap

    An article by Ellen Goodey-Campbell following her engagement.

  • Anti-Bullying Week 2020: Vicky's Story

    16 November 2020

    Vicky .

    For Anti-Bullying Week, Vicky shares her experience of cyber bullying and the importance of reaching out for help. 

  • Calling all of my fellow CEOs!

    24 April 2020

    Edel Harris

    Sunday 26 April 2020 would have been London Marathon Day. Here from our CEO, Edel Harris, to find out what she'll be doing to mark this day and celebrate our fantastic learning disability runners!

  • Access All Areas: Ellen's story

    14 November 2019

    Ellen Goodey

    Hear from Ellen about her passion for theatre and what companies she's worked with, as well as what tips she'd give to other people with a learning disability who are looking to get involved in the arts

  • Charlotte's #TeamMencap Marathon Journey

    17 July 2018

    Charlotte Aspley

    Find out about Charlotte's marathon journey for Mencap

  • Happily ever after: Megan & Sam

    17 May 2018

    Mencap Mencap

    With the Royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taking place on 19th May, we wanted to hear from people with a learning disability who are currently in the process of planning their own wedding(s).

  • London Landmarks: Rob's story

    21 March 2018

    Rob Holland

    Hear from Rob about why he's running the London Landmarks half marathon for Mencap

  • Jack and Ben's journey to the Virgin Money London Marathon 2018

    12 March 2018

    Jack Bishop

    Hear from Jack, who, with his brother Ben, is running this year's London Marathon for Mencap

  • London Landmarks: Charlotte's journey

    26 February 2018

    Charlotte Calvert

    Charlotte is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon this March. Hear why she's decided to take on this challenge and raise some money for Mencap

  • Silent Witness screening

    30 January 2018

    Amy Clarke

    Hear from Amy, who last week attended a preview screening of the latest episodes of the BBC's Silent Witness, and was invited to speak to some of the cast and crew about issues around disability which featured in the episode

  • Getting out and about

    15 January 2018

    Amy Clarke

    Amy enjoys going out in her home city of London. As a person with a learning disability, hear what she likes to do as well as some of her top tips on how to enjoy getting out and doing activities in your local area.

  • Living independently

    22 November 2017

    Amy Clarke

    Hear from Amy who has lived in supported housing but now lives independently.

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