One fully vaccinated Mencap service speaks to Enable about their experiences, stressing the importance of the vaccine for people with a learning disability.
The JCVI has released new advice on the vaccination of people with severe and profound learning disabilities in priority group six.
Today, Harvey Price has announced that he will be taking up a new role as Ambassador for the UK’s leading learning disability charity, Mencap.
Anyone can experience sleep issues, but for children with a learning disability it can be more common. Charities reveal their top tips to ensure everyone can have a good relationship with sleep.
Learning disability charity Mencap is calling on the UK Government to include everyone with a learning disability in priority group six to ensure prompt access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Charity Mencap is demanding action to close the health inequality gap for children with a learning disability. The new Children’s Campaign is calling for greater support from the point of diagnosis and beyond.
A new report from Mencap reveals unacceptable healthcare inequalities and discrimination during the pandemic towards people with a learning disability.
Those with learning disabilities are disproportionately affected by the restrictions and new way of living. The Sunnybank Trust is helping to promote inclusion one radio show at a time.
Mencap are supporting more people with learning disability into paid employment, here their employment co-trainer explains how.
This week (9 to 15 November) marks Learning Disability at Work Week, calling on employers to think differently about who they hire.
Through their charity of the year partnership, learning disability charity Mencap and Virgin Money have raised over £440,000 including gift aid.
Mencap and CBF warn that the pressures of COVID is causing more delays to people with a learning disability and/or autism getting out of modern-day asylums.
A lack in provision of care for people with a learning disability has brought attention to the need for healthcare reform. Emma Storr investigates.
With lockdown restrictions easing it’s time to adapt. Three people share the challenges they face following the guidelines when living with a disability.
A new survey of family carers by Mencap has revealed that seven in ten people with a learning disability had their social care cut when in the most need.