Landmark reforms of mental health laws need to transform care for people with a learning disability and/or autism
The Department of Health and Social Care today (13 January) published its response to the Mental Health Act White Paper.
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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.
Matt Hancock calls for all GP consultations to be done remotely
Health secretary Matt Hancock has called for all GP consultations to take place remotely by default, leading to concerns for the disabled community.
Donation to help Mencap provide vital support and empower people during the coronavirus pandemic
Leading equity firm, Advent International, has donated £400,000 in response to Mencap’s urgent coronavirus appeal.
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.
Higher proportion of people with a learning disability dying with COVID-19, according to Mencap
Disability charity, Mencap has responded to NHS England data looking at COVID-19 related deaths to reveal that higher death rates can be found amongst people with a learning disability.
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.
Kit Harington donates $10,000 to Mencap fan-fundraiser
Game of Thrones star, Kit Harington has donated $10,000 (roughly £8,000) to a fan-created fundraiser for learning disability charity, Mencap.
People with a learning disability are experiencing social isolation because of disability
During Learning Disability Week (17 – 23 June) it is a time to raise awareness of learning disability and get people connected. However, new research from Mencap has found that bullying is causing more people with learning disabilities to experience isolation.
Here We Are: Sport bringing people together this Learning Disability Week
Learning Disability Weeks 2019 (17 – 23 June) is looking at getting people with learning disabilities out of the home, connected and getting active with their local community.
Mencap to deliver over 1,200 thank you cards to mark Volunteers’ Week
To mark this year’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) Mencap is to deliver more than 1,200 handwritten letters to thank volunteers.
Join Kit Harington for a cup of tea, all in the name of charity
Game of Thrones’ very own Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) is auctioning off the chance to join him for tea, and VIP access to his new play in London.
How parents are coping with kids’ challenging behaviour
For some parents of children with autism or learning disabilities, managing violent or challenging behaviour can be a daily struggle which renders the family unable…
Government must not be allowed to duck its responsibility for statutory social care
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…