Mencap Northallerton & the Dales

21/10/2026

Thank you so much to Mel and family at the Emmerson Kelsey choking prevention foundation for donating their 100th life vac to us!
We think what you are doing is fantastic. You really are inspirational.
Come back and visit for a cuppa soon!
Thanks again :-)

💙 Our 100th LifeVac donation! 💙

We are incredibly proud to mark this special milestone with a donation to Mencap Northallerton & the Dales in Northallerton. 🎉

For over 60 years, this local independent charity has supported and campaigned for people of all ages with learning disabilities, alongside their parents and carers. We’re delighted to support their work by providing a LifeVac anti-choking device.

Reaching 100 donations is an emotional moment for our family. Every device donated in Emmerson’s memory carries our love for him and our hope of helping protect another family from the heartbreak we live with. 💙

To everyone who has donated, fundraised, supported our events or helped spread the word—thank you. Your generosity has made this milestone possible.

100 donations. One much-loved boy’s legacy. A community making a difference.

Forever loved, forever missed, Emmerson. 💙

Emmerson Kelsey Choking Prevention Foundation

20/10/2026

19/10/2026

Are you in?

Thank you to everyone that came along to our information event today.

We hope you enjoyed it and learnt something new

Please spread the word about how important it is to be on the learning disability register.

19/10/2026

Are you in? Join the campaign to make healthcare fairer for people with a learning disability! 💙

Did you know that people with a learning disability die, on average, almost 20 years younger than the general population, and around 2 in 5 of these deaths could have been avoided?

This is why being on your GP’s Learning Disability Register is so important! 💙

Being on the register can help people with a learning disability to:
✅ Access an annual learning disability health check.
✅ Have a health action plan to help manage their health and wellbeing.
✅ Get reasonable adjustments and support to make healthcare more accessible.
✅ Help their GP identify health concerns earlier and make sure their needs are understood.

Being on the register can make a real difference, but many people who are eligible are still missing out.

📢 So, are you in?

If you, a family member or someone you support has a learning disability, contact your GP surgery to check whether they are on the Learning Disability Register. If not, ask to be added.

You can also help spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, parent carers and professionals.

Together, we can help people with a learning disability get the healthcare they deserve and work towards preventing avoidable deaths. 💙

16/10/2026

The Deputy Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, Jo Coles visited our Hate crime Event on Monday.

Thank you for coming along Jo, it was lovely to meet you :-)

16/10/2026

📢 Understanding the Learning Disability Register – Information Event

Join us on Monday, 11am–1pm, for an information event in partnership with National Mencap, all about the Learning Disability Register. 💙

This event is for parent carers, professionals, and people with a learning disability who want to find out more about the register and why it matters.

We’ll have a presentation explaining:
💙 What the Learning Disability Register is
💙 Why being on the register is important
💙 How it can help people access the right support and healthcare
💙 How to find out more and get registered

There will also be time to ask questions, share experiences and get advice.

Being on the Learning Disability Register can help GP practices identify people who may need reasonable adjustments and additional support to access healthcare. It’s an important step towards making sure people get the care and support they need.

Everyone is welcome, so come along, find out more and help us spread the word! 💙

📅 Monday
⏰ 11am–1pm
🤝 In partnership with National Mencap

15/10/2026

🍽️ Lunchables at The Potting Shed! 🌿

Our Lunchables group enjoyed a lovely lunch at The Potting Shed - Northallerton today! 😊 Everyone agreed that the staff were lovely and the food was absolutely delicious. A big thank you to the team for making us feel so welcome! 💚

Our Lunchables group meets monthly on a Thursday to visit and review restaurants, pubs and cafés in Northallerton. It’s a great way to try new places, enjoy good food and share our experiences! ☕🍰

Fancy joining us? We’re always happy to hear from new people! Get in touch with the office for more information.

15/10/2026

🎃👻 Pumpkin carving at The Potting Shed! 🎃🧡

We had a spooktacular time getting into the Halloween spirit with some pumpkin carving! 🎃 There were lots of creative ideas, plenty of Halloween fun, and some fantastic pumpkins made by everyone. 🕸️🦇

A huge thank you to The Potting Shed - Northallerton for having us and helping us enjoy such a lovely, very Halloween-themed activity! 🧡

14/10/2026

💧 Healthier Me – Hydration Challenge! 💧

Our Healthier Me Champion and Coach have been busy this morning teaching everyone about the importance of staying hydrated! 💦

Everyone is getting involved in a fun water-drinking challenge using their brand-new drinks bottles! 🥤🚰 It’s a great way to build healthy habits and remind ourselves how important drinking enough water is for our health and wellbeing.

😴 Next week: All things sleep!

We’ll be looking at:
🌙 Healthy sleep routines
🧘 Relaxation techniques
🍵 Healthy drinks to help you feel sleepy and ready for bed

Want to join us? Everyone is welcome, and Healthier Me sessions are FREE to attend! ❤️

📅 Every week | 10am–12pm

Come along, learn something new and take a positive step towards a healthier you!

14/10/2026

Goosecroft pickers are meeting again this weekend!
Come along and help keep our lovely community tidy. After our pick we will go back to the centre for soup and refreshments.
Free of charge, no need to book 🙂