News Stories
20 January 2020
1 November 2019
22 March 2024
Jack Welch
After six years as Chair of the Voices Council, Jack Welch is stepping down at the end of this month. Here he talks about the other aspects of his life, and how his experience as Chair has been used elsewhere.
21 March 2024
By Mencap
In a joint investigation with ITV News, we can reveal the government spent over £500 million on locking people with a learning disability and autistic people in mental health hospitals in England.
10 March 2024
Ismail Kaji
Like Muslims around the world in March, our parliamentary and government engagement officer Ismail will be celebrating Ramadan. Here's what that means to him.
Ciara Lawrence
I want to wish all the mums out there a Happy Mother's Day! Especially to my mum, who's my cheerleader, supporter, and always picks me up.
6 March 2024
Natalie Duo
Employment co-trainer Natalie Duo's latest interview is with Hadiqa, who is on a supported internship programme at Mencap, and talks about her experiences so far.
Help to make sure the Inquiry hears about the experiences of people with a learning disability
29 February 2024
Employment co-trainer Natalie Duo continues her series of interviews with employers giving people with a learning disability the chance to work. This time, we find out how theatre group Delfont Mackintosh are breaking down barriers.
27 February 2024
Danielle, who is a service manager, talks about the pressures of her role in social care.
Jackie O’Sullivan
Why we're calling for all political parties to recognise the crucial role played by those who work in social care, and adequately fund it.
14 February 2024
Engagement lead Ciara thinks back to how her life changed when she met her future husband.
9 February 2024
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.