World Sepsis Day: know the signs, act fast and save a life
People with learning disabilities are particularly vulnerable to sepsis. As their carer or family member, it’s up to you to know the signs, act fast and save their life.
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Helping you with the transition to adult social care
On 24 June, Dimensions is hosting an event to help explain the process of moving from child to adult social care.
The need for good care during Good Care Month
Carers provide a lifeline for both the people they look after and unpaid carers. This Good CareMonth we celebrate those continually giving back and call for more people in the profession.
Learning Disability Week: Support and embracing creativity during difficult times
This Learning Disability Week Mencap support workers speak exclusively to Enable about how they’ve embraced this year’s theme, art and creativity, throughout the pandemic.
Celebrating superheroes with the Sunnybank Trust
This week (1-6 June) the Sunnybank Trust is celebrating the bravery of its members with a series of activities and events.
Line of Duty star Tommy Jessop answers fan questions with Mencap
BBC One’s Line of Duty captivated the UK over the last seven weeks, and star of the show Tommy Jessop has answered fan questions.
A specialist theatre charity is set to air two accessible online shows for families to enjoy during the Easter break
Head2Head Sensory Theatre, are a specialist theatre charity for disabled people and their families, is set to present two new online shows, sure to keep everyone entertained over Easter.
VACCINE: Sharing positive experiences and stressing the importance of prioritisation for people with a learning disability
One fully vaccinated Mencap service speaks to Enable about their experiences, stressing the importance of the vaccine for people with a learning disability.
Decision made to call people with learning disabilities for the COVID-19 vaccination in priority group six
The JCVI has released new advice on the vaccination of people with severe and profound learning disabilities in priority group six.
Harvey Price has been announced as a Mencap Ambassador, using his role to tackle stigma and raise awareness of disability
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.
Decoding sleep problems for children with a learning disability
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.
Government urged to ensure people with a learning disability have access to COVID-19 vaccine in priority group six
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.
Mencap highlights desperate need for support with new Children’s Campaign
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.
Calls for government action tackling healthcare inequalities faced by people with a learning disability during pandemic
A new report from Mencap reveals unacceptable healthcare inequalities and discrimination during the pandemic towards people with a learning disability.
The Sunnybank Trust launches radio show to address lockdown loneliness
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.