News Stories
20 January 2020
1 November 2019
9 May 2023
By Mencap
Lilly-Mae and her family were able to go on holiday after applying to My Fund successfully, and made the most of spending time together doing things they love.
Football fan Jamie applied to My Fund so he could have the chance to sit in the stands and watch his beloved Manchester United with his friends.
My Fund helped Ishaaq get a new laptop to help him learn, engage in therapy sessions, and have fun. His father, Eiman talks about the difference this has made.
A great holiday will give you memories that last a lifetime - and that's exactly what Maddie used My Fund for!
The residents at a supported living home in Coventry made the most of My Fund to choose a range of new experiences that brought a smile to their faces.
Making music has had a positive impact on Dan, improving his confidence and coordination.
21 April 2023
Annette and Tina are cost of living advisors on Mencap’s Learning Disability Helpline in England.
11 April 2023
Impact of cost-of-living crisis on people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
6 April 2023
31 March 2023
Les and Elaine have felt "powerless" to help their son Leslie, as decisions about his care were taken away from them once he turned 18, leading to a downward spiral in his welfare. Here they explain why.
Rebecca was told her brother, Elliot, would be home in weeks after being sectioned and held in a mental health inpatient unit. She battled for four years to get him out. Rebecca talks about the physical and mental trauma her brother faced in that time.
Isabelle's son Matthew spent 15 months in an inpatient unit, suffering neglect and abuse. Here she explains how Matthew's experiences have devastated her family, and why her son's treatment is not an isolated case.