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By Mencap
Danielle, who is a service manager, talks about the pressures of her role in social care.
14 February 2024
Ciara Lawrence
Engagement lead Ciara thinks back to how her life changed when she met her future husband.
9 February 2024
Nikki explains why she became a support worker and the rewards she gets from her role.
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
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.
Reflections from Catharine, a Support Worker in Hexham, Northumberland
Shahid tells us about his role as a Support Worker and the rewards it brings.
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.