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Christmas present ideas please
My brother has an LD and is 46. He spends Christmas day with us each year, and we love it. Shopping for my brother at Christmas tends to be very repetitive as...
My brother has an LD and is 46. He spends Christmas day with us each year, and w...
Competition - win a signed copy of David Baddiel's new book
All you need to do is post a short book review on here in December - the best one (as judged by me) will be sent a signed copy of David's book in the new......
All you need to do is post a short book review on here in December - the best on...
Update.
I wrote about my sons increasing violent behaviour a while ago and received some lovely post that helped a lot. I am seeing our doctor on Thursday to try and...
I wrote about my sons increasing violent behaviour a while ago and received some...
The damage carried out in the name of Mental health!
My daughter is now in her 40s, she was diagnosed ADHD, Autism, learning difficulties and PDA acknowledged, Placed in a Priory Hospital far from home for almost...
My daughter is now in her 40s, she was diagnosed ADHD, Autism, learning difficul...
Novel
I'm a retired teacher of children and young people with special needs. I have recently published a novel which shows what a positive contribution these...
I'm a retired teacher of children and young people with special needs. I have re...
Working and learning disability
It is the last day of our expert event all about work and employment. Have a look at the conversation so far, and make sure you get your question in as soon as...
It is the last day of our expert event all about work and employment. Have a loo...
Do you feel that you have been treated badly by the police. Anit corruption
Please comment below if you feel targeted by the police and why. My name is Thomas and i am 20 years old with learning difficulties along with autism, ADHD,...
Please comment below if you feel targeted by the police and why. My name is Thom...
Do you have questions about Power of Attorney, Deputyship and whether your loved one can make decisions for themselves? We can help!
Hello everyone, Laila here from the Wills & Trusts Service. Want to tell you all about a special new event we are running next March. Parents phone Mencap's...
Hello everyone, Laila here from the Wills & Trusts Service. Want to tell you al...
Help with managing behaviour
Hi. My 6 year son has been diagnosed with global developmental delay. In the past he has struggled to make friends but has not managed to do so. However at...
Hi. My 6 year son has been diagnosed with global developmental delay. In the pas...
Do you have a question you'd like to ask at the live debate?
The BBC One are hosting a live election debate in Cardiff on Friday 29 November between leading figures from seven political parties....
The BBC One are hosting a live election debate in Cardiff on Friday 29 November ...
Our work and learning disability expert event is on
Join the conversation now, or have a sneaky peak at what other people are asking about work and employment:...
Join the conversation now, or have a sneaky peak at what other people are asking...
Becoming an appointee
Hi My sister is 54 years old and has significant learning disabilities (IQ 72) and various other mental disorders, she presents as a child of 8 - 14 years...
Hi My sister is 54 years old and has significant learning disabilities (IQ 72) ...
Raising awareness
There's a member of my community in need of an electric mobility scooter, he has a number of appointments to attend and finds extremely difficult to walk...
There's a member of my community in need of an electric mobility scooter, he has...
Starting on Monday - work and learning disability
Do you have a question about work and learning disability? Our employment expert, Paul, is on Mencap’s online community next week (officially...
Do you have a question about work and learning disability? Our employment exp...
Hello - quick question about carers allowance
Hello New here so just having a look round. I wondered how many people get carers allowance. I don't at the moment but I wondered about applying for it as I...
Hello New here so just having a look round. I wondered how many people get carer...
i'm new here
i love know to cope with soreness in my feet
i love know to cope with soreness in my feet
Don't forget to register to vote!
In case you didn’t know, the deadline to register to vote in the General Election is 26 November. It’s really easy to register online -...
In case you didn’t know, the deadline to register to vote in the General Electio...
How I beat the odds to get a job
I left school in the late 1980s. I thought it was important to get qualifications, so I went to college where I got an NVQ Level 1 in Business Studies. With...
I left school in the late 1980s. I thought it was important to get qualification...
The Great British Bake Off kneads you!
The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) has been in touch. They are gearing up for next summer's GBBO and they'd love to get applications from people with a learning...
The Great British Bake Off (GBBO) has been in touch. They are gearing up for nex...
Need a solicitor with experience in Wills etc for our community
Hello, great to have this community contact. I have an adult daughter with autism and wish to work out solutions for her help for when I am gone... as Im old...
Hello, great to have this community contact. I have an adult daughter with autis...
Join our team of Volunteer Policy Shapers across England
Hi everyone, At Mencap we are looking for volunteers with a learning disability, and their families and carers to join our team of Volunteer Policy Shapers. We...
Hi everyone, At Mencap we are looking for volunteers with a learning disability,...
Bullying and name calling
One of my colleagues, Richard, has done a great video about how he feels when people call him the 'R' word: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOXi-rrYimY It's...
One of my colleagues, Richard, has done a great video about how he feels when pe...
Terrible worry about hair loss
My son is 26, he has a mild learning disability. He is semi-independent i.e. he has a job in a kitchen and has his own bank account etc. but is vulnerable....
My son is 26, he has a mild learning disability. He is semi-independent i.e. he...
A BIG MISTAKE BEING MADE!
For guidance to Happiness and Good Health please feel free to visit the 'Emotion' Section of website index www.poetryemotion.org.uk Over the last four years...
For guidance to Happiness and Good Health please feel free to visit the 'Emotion...
not much fun getting older
My husband of 62 years has Alzheimer and Vascular Dementia, his condition is deteriorating rapidly. After suffering a series of TIA's I had to recognise that...
My husband of 62 years has Alzheimer and Vascular Dementia, his condition is det...
Rights to . . . at Hoxton Hall
Free, booking recommended via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-to-tickets-77109274917 Rights to… brings together parents, carers, educators,...
Free, booking recommended via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rights-...
Thanks for being part of our community
Hello there This online community has been up and running for nearly 6 months now. We are delighted that so many of you have joined us (there's over 700 of you...
Hello there This online community has been up and running for nearly 6 months no...
My introduction
Where do I start my name is Matthew England in 23 and have recently left college completing a lot of courses throughout the years from public services to my...
Where do I start my name is Matthew England in 23 and have recently left college...
Paddy McGuinness
Did anyone see anyting about Paddy McGuinness yesterday? He was challenged for parking in a disability parking space, even though his children have a Blue...
Did anyone see anyting about Paddy McGuinness yesterday? He was challenged for p...
Residential accommodation with constructive OT
My sister and her husband are returning to the UK in the new year from living and working overseas. They are both nearly 70 and the husband has dementia....
My sister and her husband are returning to the UK in the new year from living an...
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