Mencap and Virgin Money break fundraising record and raise awareness of learning disabilities
Through their charity of the year partnership, learning disability charity Mencap and Virgin Money have raised over £440,000 including gift aid.
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Warnings that people with learning disabilities and/or autism may be delayed in getting out of asylums due to pandemic
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.
Time for improved healthcare access
A lack in provision of care for people with a learning disability has brought attention to the need for healthcare reform. Emma Storr investigates.
Coming out lockdown with a disability
With lockdown restrictions easing it’s time to adapt. Three people share the challenges they face following the guidelines when living with a disability.
Mencap survey reveals people with a learning disability feel stuck in lockdown after social care cut
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.
Made Possible: One book, eight voices, an enriching journey of success for the learning disabled community
Made Possible is the exciting new book, edited by Saba Salman, featuring stories of success of people with learning disability -– in their own words.
Katie Price to discuss raising disabled son, Harvey in new BBC One documentary
BBC One has today announced an intimate and unflinching one-off documentary with Katie Price discussing the realities of raising a disabled child.
The importance of friendship and community during Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Week is well under way, and the theme for this year is the importance of friendships during lockdown.
Parents back Surrey charity’s appeal to help services survive so disabled people can thrive
A charity, which has been at the heart of the Surrey community for more than 85 years this June, is still facing an uncertain future due to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and donations.
Smiling penguins teaching residents about social distancing
Staff from a housing service in New Milton dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities has launched a unique project to explain social distancing.
Celebrating giving back during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Community has never been more important than it is now, and during Volunteers’ Week 2020 it’s time to celebrate the people who have been giving back.
BBC Casualty to feature real-life story of young boy with learning disabilities
BBC’s Casualty and leading, learning disabilities charity, Mencap have teamed up to bring a three-episode story arc to the show to highlight health inequalities that exist for people living with a learning disability.
Embracing support during Learning Disability Work Week
This week (18-22 November) is Learning Disability Work Week, celebrating what great employees people with a learning disability make.
Celebrating hard work this Learning Disability at Work Week
According to learning disability charity, Mencap, only six per cent of people with a learning disability are in paid employment. However, 60 per cent would like to be.
All inpatients with learning disability or autism to have cases reviewed
The UK Government has announced that every inpatient with a learning disability or autism in a mental health hospital is to have their case reviewed over the next 12 months.