News Stories
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7 December 2017
Anonymous
Hear from Jen, a volunteer services coordinator at Mencap.
30 November 2017
Joe Parfitt
I used to think that my disability held me back, but later on, I saw it as a strength.
29 November 2017
Today marks the first birthday of FamilyHub, Mencap's online community for parents and carers, which was launched in honour of Judy Fryd.
22 November 2017
Amy Clarke
Hear from Amy who has lived in supported housing but now lives independently.
10 November 2017
John McIntosh
People are always surprised to hear I’ve been with Morrisons for 25 years.
6 November 2017
Michelle Standing
Hear about how Michelle decided to celebrate her mother's life.
1 November 2017
Charlotte Aspley
Hear from Charlotte, who ran the 2017 London Marathon for Mencap, and is doing the same again in 2018
31 October 2017
Dan Nasir
I’m in my mid 20s, I'd describe myself as a friendly, organised person with great people skills and a good attitude I like sports, like cricket and badminton. I also like socialising with friends.
Joe Green
It feels like my life finally has a purpose.
21 September 2017
Sophie Spiteri
Hear from Sophie now that she and her friends have completed the gruelling Tough Mudder challenge
19 September 2017
Mencap held its last ‘Big Day Out’ for 2017 in Wales at Venue Cymru
4 September 2017
What does it mean to see more people with a learning disability on TV and in film?