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Every person with a learning disability deserves the opportunity to live a happy and fulfilling life. When Stephen's sis...
16/10/2026

Every person with a learning disability deserves the opportunity to live a happy and fulfilling life.

When Stephen's sister Tracy was born with Down syndrome, their family was told she would achieve very little. They refused to accept that.

Today, Tracy enjoys dancing, swimming and music, and Stephen is very proud of everything she has achieved.

This Free Wills Month, Stephen is sharing why he has chosen to leave a gift in his Will to Mencap to help people with a learning disability live happy and healthy lives.

Use our free will writer tool today. Link in comments.

Many families are worried about rising energy bills. Small changes to everyday habits can reduce the amount of energy yo...
16/10/2026

Many families are worried about rising energy bills.

Small changes to everyday habits can reduce the amount of energy you use and help manage household bills.

We are proud to work with British Gas Energy Trust to share tips on how to save money on energy bills.

Watch our 'Energy saving tips' video with the link in comments.

This is Elwyn, a resident at a Mencap supported living centre. He enjoys dancing to ABBA music, volunteering at his loca...
15/10/2026

This is Elwyn, a resident at a Mencap supported living centre.

He enjoys dancing to ABBA music, volunteering at his local charity shop and now he enjoys hitting his daily step count goals.

We're so pleased to see how well his health has been improving since joining our Healthier Me programme.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy and happy life, and Healthier Me helps people with a learning disability develop healthier habits and achieve goals that matter.

We're proud to be delivering Healthier Me thanks to the generous funding of .

Find out more about Healthier Me. Link in bio.

A fair chance at a future shouldn’t be a fairy tale. But for too many young disabled people, that’s exactly what it feel...
14/10/2026

A fair chance at a future shouldn’t be a fairy tale. But for too many young disabled people, that’s exactly what it feels like.

Today, we joined the Disability Charities Consortium in writing an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

Nearly a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, and almost half are disabled.

Young disabled people deserve the right support and opportunities to build the future they want.

We’re calling on the Government to help make that a reality.

Read our open letter. Link in comments.

Bianca describes her 8 year old son Percy, who has a learning disability, as a bundle of light who makes her laugh every...
13/10/2026

Bianca describes her 8 year old son Percy, who has a learning disability, as a bundle of light who makes her laugh every day.

But after years of struggling to get the right care, support, and education for Percy, Bianca felt completely overwhelmed with the challenges many Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) parents face.

When Bianca reached out to our Helpline, she needed someone to listen, understand and support her.

Bianca says "Now I feel more confident dealing with emails and responses from professionals. I don’t feel that same panic every time something arrives that I don’t understand. Most importantly, I feel much less alone."

"I want other parents to know that it's okay to ask for help. You shouldn't have to to carry everything on your own, and you don't need to."

Our free helpline service offers advice and support for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.

If you need support, please get in touch.

We were so proud to see our fantastic group from Tameside Me Time talk about the importance of the Learning Disability R...
12/10/2026

We were so proud to see our fantastic group from Tameside Me Time talk about the importance of the Learning Disability Register on the ALL FM 96.9 podcast.

Sharing their own lived experiences, they explained why joining the Learning Disability Register can help GP's give people with a learning disability get the quality healthcare they deserve.

Mencap's Me Time programmes help people with a learning disability meet friends, gain confidence, and try new activities in their local area.

We're proud to be delivering these vital projects with the generous funding support from Omaze UK.

Listen to the podcast with the link in comments.

12/10/2026

A learning disability is a lifelong condition. So why are we repeatedly asked to prove something that cannot, and will not, ever change?

Ismail has a learning disability. He's been through PIP reassessment more than once, and like so many people, he found it stressful, exhausting and completely unnecessary.

Our new research shows, on average, 798 people with a learning disability go through PIP reassessments every month.

We want an end to unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a learning disability. Do you agree?

Co sign Ismail's letter to have your say. Link in comments.

09/10/2026

Unlike Celebrity Traitors, accessibility shouldn’t leave anyone guessing. 👀

Everyone deserves access to information that is clear and easy to understand.

Having a learning disability shouldn't stop anyone from following their dreams.Hannah volunteers at her local police sta...
08/10/2026

Having a learning disability shouldn't stop anyone from following their dreams.

Hannah volunteers at her local police station, a role she loves. The team has made changes to support her, like providing an accessible keyboard.

Hannah hopes to move into paid work one day. She dreams of performing on the big screen and inspiring others.

“She wants to help people like her. To be an advocate for kids and adults who are facing challenges in life due to their needs,” says Hannah's mum.

Find out more about Down syndrome. Link in comments

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