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20 January 2020
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9 February 2024
By Mencap
Jenn Smith, and son Alastair, who has Angelman Syndrome and epilepsy have faced huge challenges getting support workers to help because of government underfunding.
Nick, has been a support worker for 13 years.
7 February 2024
Reflections from Catharine, a Support Worker in Hexham, Northumberland
Shahid tells us about his role as a Support Worker and the rewards it brings.
Georgie is taking on the marathon challenge this year, and says she is "honoured" to be running on Team Mencap.
Despite running not coming easy, Roger is taking on the challenge of the 2024 TCS London Marathon because of his brother Stefaan, who he calls his best friend and a "heck of guy."
Jo has joined Team Mencap to take TCS 2024 London Marathon for her older brother Charlie, who received support from Mencap in the past, and has 'defied the expectations' that have been put on him through his life.
6 February 2024
Emily Oldnall from network partner Mencap Liverpool & Sefton talks about creating videos to help people with a learning disability learn about being more aware of the risks of life online.
2 February 2024
Introducing the new chair and vice-chair who will take up their roles at the beginning of April 2024.
1 February 2024
Rachel Wilson
Demand for the Mencap Learning Disability Helpline is spiralling
24 January 2024
Ismail Kaji
Having worked with UK Finance to make accessible guides about scams for their Take Five campaign, Ismail talks about how you can protect yourself from being tricked into giving away money or personal information.
18 January 2024