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  • 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

  • The Autistic Gardener

    16 June 2017

    Zaffy Simone

    The Autistic Gardener returns to Channel 4 this week. Hear from Zaffy, who works in Mencap's Quality Team, and has Autism, on why programmes like this give people an important insight into the condition

  • A brand new year and a lot of resolutions to go!

    24 January 2017

    Amy Clarke

    When January arrives, it’s a good time to think about the year ahead and make a few New Year’s resolutions.

  • Thanks Judy!: A message from Lloyd

    23 November 2016

    Lloyd Page

    Lloyd has been a volunteer for Mencap for 22 years. Find out what he has to say on Mencap's 70th birthday!

  • Is social media a good thing for people with a learning disability?

    3 August 2016

    Amy Clarke

    Hear from our Digital Assistant, Amy, on her thoughts on social media and where it is a good thing for people with a learning disability.

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