The news that NHS England is preparing to make learning disabilities and autism a clinical priority has been positively received from organisations and the public…
We all have our own unique traits and talents. However, disabled people often have their skills ignored – until now. We find out how social…
A group of Heart of England Mencap service users have joined forces to publish a new book, sharing their stories of what it’s like to…
The retrospective care costs for people with serious learning disabilities should be met in full As the Government’s self-imposed deadline of 2 October approaches and…
Mencap urges new Government to keep manifesto pledge to get 1 million more disabled people into work and improve employment opportunities for people with a learning…
Learning Disability charity Mencap has published new research giving evidence for the business case for employing staff with a learning disability. The charity is using…
A team of big-hearted volunteers swapped spreadsheets for spades when they took a day out of the office to create a brand new sensory garden…
Campaign launched urging parties to produce ‘Easy Read’ Manifestos at same time as main version 70% of people with a learning disability said that they want…
Mencap and NHS England launch Don’t Miss Out guides and video to improve healthcare provision for people with a learning disability Learning disability charity Mencap,…
New independent research by the University of Birmingham has confirmed the valuable role that activity monitoring technology can play in determining the most appropriate…
A friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities has an extra special reason to celebrate this Valentine’s Day thanks to National Lottery funding….
Parents of a child with a learning disability are experiencing excessive pressure on their relationships, according to new research from charities Relate, Relationships Scotland and…
Survey of over 1000 parents of children with a learning disability highlights how concern about public attitudes towards learning disability leave parents feeling isolated and…
Yarrow charity this week launched a breast cancer awareness initiative for women with learning disabilities amid evidence that their uptake of breast screening is below the…
Just 3 out of 23 sports open to athletes with a learning disability – Mencap petition calls for more events to be opened up 8% of…