News Stories
20 January 2020
1 November 2019
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
Amy Clarke
This Learning Disability Work Week, hear from Amy and the experiences she has had throughout her working life when looking for employment.
Edel Harris
Royal Mencap Society's next Chief Executive Officer, Edel Harris, discusses Judy Fryd's life and work on what would have been her 110th birthday.
17 October 2019
Mencap's resident film critic, Amy Clarke, reviews The Peanut Butter Falcon, which is release in the UK on Friday 18 October 2019.
6 August 2019
Keena Garnett
Keena is a support worker for Mencap. She supports 5 people with a learning disability in Haverhill, here she tells us more about her job.
Romana Porey
Romana Porey, 32, from Felixstowe is a Service Manager at Mencap, here she tells us more about her job.
31 May 2019
Kit Harington
Kit tells us about his relationship with his cousin and the importance of changing societies attitudes
7 November 2018
Leroy Binns
Many employers do not know the benefits and support they can get by employing someone with a learning disability.
8 October 2018
Abigail Clay
possABILITY: A learning disability documentary
7 October 2018
Hear from Amy, who is a huge Dr Who fan, on her thoughts about the new Time Lord and why this is also significant for Mencap.
6 September 2018
Elizabeth Law
Hear from Elizabeth about her sister, Alice, how Mencap supported her throughout her life.
14 August 2018
Michelle -
Michelle received exceptional, person-centred hospital care when her health problems reached a critical point. We want everyone to be able to share more positive stories like this.