News Stories
20 January 2020
1 November 2019
16 June 2017
Zaffy Simone
The Autistic Gardener returns to Channel 4 this week. Hear from Zaffy, who works in Mencap's Quality Team, and has Autism, on why programmes like this give people an important insight into the condition
15 June 2017
Bernie Conway
Hear from Bernie on how she has progressed from doing no exercise, to preparing for three 5km races this year!
1 June 2017
Thomas Haighton
Find out about Carrickfergus and District Senior Gateway Club celebrated learning disability
31 May 2017
Anonymous
Ever wondered what volunteering with Mencap would be like? Well, this Volunteers’ Week we’re giving you an insight into what our amazing volunteers do - in their own words.
17 May 2017
Hear how Mencap support 60 year old Philip to fulfil his ambition of paragliding
16 May 2017
When Luke was 15 he was put into contact with Phil from Mencap's Respite service. Phil asked Luke about activities that he'd enjoy when out of the blue he said he said he'd like to try the Scouts.
Find out how Mencap has supported John to have regular visits to see his family
Hear from Amanda, who has a learning disability, and her manager Jon on how she has worked with support from Mencap to get experience and qualifications in catering
10 April 2017
To celebrate National Siblings Day, Beccy reflects on growing up with her brother
7 April 2017
Sophie Spiteri
Find out how training is coming along ahead of the Tough Mudder event on 19 August
27 March 2017
Niamh McNally
Mencap NI's Youth Forum travelled to London's Leicester Square to receive an award for a film they created which highlights awareness about autism and learning disabilities.
Mencap NI held a Café Conversations event at the Mencap Centre in Belfast and at the Omagh Community House for candidates in South Belfast and West Tyrone
