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Befriending Week event

During Befriending Week (1-7 November 2020) we had Diane from Befriending Networks (befriending.co.uk) here to share top tips about befriending. This topic...

During Befriending Week (1-7 November 2020) we had Diane from Befriending Networ...

•4 years ago

Keep in touch!

Thanks to everyone who got in touch and involved during Activism week. Don't forget you can get contact your Mencap regional campaigns officer using details at...

Thanks to everyone who got in touch and involved during Activism week. Don't for...

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How to campaign with Mencap

We are coming to the end of Activism week and hope you have enjoyed all the posts and conversation with other activists and campaigners within our online...

We are coming to the end of Activism week and hope you have enjoyed all the post...

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Got a question about campaigning and activism?

Today (Friday) is the last day of our Activism Week event. Our campaigns team are still here to answer questions and share top tips:...

Today (Friday) is the last day of our Activism Week event. Our campaigns team ar...

•4 years ago

Everyday Activism and Craftivism

Everyday activism helps make change happen. An everyday activist is someone who challenges unfairness wherever they find it in everyday life. Anyone can become...

Everyday activism helps make change happen. An everyday activist is someone who ...

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#SocialCareCrisis Campaign

Hello! My name's Victoria and I'm one of the Campaigns Officers at Mencap. Getting the right support from social care is vital to helping people with a...

Hello! My name's Victoria and I'm one of the Campaigns Officers at Mencap. Ge...

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Treat me well: Simple adjustments make a big difference

Treat me well is a campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability when they are in hospital. Over the past 4 years, Treat me well...

Treat me well is a campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learni...

•4 years ago

A message from Sarah and Nate

Thanks to Treat me well campaigners Sarah and Nate for making this video to help promote the Early Years survey. As part of the Treat me well campaign, Mencap...

Thanks to Treat me well campaigners Sarah and Nate for making this video to help...

•4 years ago

Local COVID alert levels - easy read documents

As you probably already know, local COVID alert levels have been introduced in England to stop coronavirus spreading quickly, especially in places where there...

As you probably already know, local COVID alert levels have been introduced in E...

•4 years ago

#ClearCovidCommunication - Share the Video

Activism Week 2020 This year's Activism Week is from the 19 to 23 October 2020. For the week, we're calling for #ClearCovidCommuncation. We're asking...

Activism Week 2020 This year's Activism Week is from the 19 to 23 October 2020. ...

•4 years ago

Getting out

Does any one else have trouble getting their young person out of the house? My daughter is 18 and has Down Syndrome, I try and organise activities for her but...

Does any one else have trouble getting their young person out of the house? My d...

•4 years ago

Childrens’ Campaign Early Years Case Studies and Survey

There is still time to complete the Early Years survey and submit an interest in being a case study family for the Early Years campaign launching in December....

There is still time to complete the Early Years survey and submit an interest in...

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Clear Covid Communication

It’s Activism week and Mencap staff and supporters have been working hard over many months to give people with learning disabilities and autism, family members...

It’s Activism week and Mencap staff and supporters have been working hard over m...

•4 years ago

holiday policy rules

hi there i am looking to go away with my support next year are we allowed in the same room at any hotel

hi there i am looking to go away with my support next year are we allowed in the...

•4 years ago

Day care Centers or activities Cannock

Where is there day care activities for someone with learning disabilities.. Recently really suffering with been low and upset lonely just want someone that can...

Where is there day care activities for someone with learning disabilities.. Rece...

•4 years ago

Mind are looking for help creating accessible information

Mind (the mental health charity) are looking for information reviewers to give feed back on their information, to help them better understand what different...

Mind (the mental health charity) are looking for information reviewers to give f...

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Worried about your child staying safe online?

Have you seen the new Inclusive Digital Safety Hub? https://www.internetmatters.org/inclusive-digital-safety/ The Hub has been created for parents and...

Have you seen the new Inclusive Digital Safety Hub? https://www.internetmatters...

•4 years ago

Supported living

Help needed we are looking at a care home supported living for my brother and the social worker is no help at all. If he go's into supported living what care...

Help needed we are looking at a care home supported living for my brother and th...

•4 years ago

A very diverse sock company

Hi,I hope I am not breaking the rules Mencap I do check them regulary but can forget. I’ve been following this American company, Johns Crazy Socks for a couple...

Hi,I hope I am not breaking the rules Mencap I do check them regulary but can fo...

•4 years ago

My son is 18 soon and I am looking for advice on deputyship as he hasn't the mental capacity to look after his finances.

Deputyship advice _ can it be avoided? My son has savings left by his grandparents but hasn't the mental capacity to deal with finances or understand power of...

Deputyship advice _ can it be avoided? My son has savings left by his grandparen...

•4 years ago

Horse therapy

Hi, does any one know anywhere in or near Hertfordshire that does horse therapy, not really riding but being around horses, or any animals in fact!

Hi, does any one know anywhere in or near Hertfordshire that does horse therapy,...

•4 years ago

Volunteered

I'm ready to volunteer and take care of her.

I'm ready to volunteer and take care of her.

•4 years ago

Behaviour needs!

*Has your child experienced a sudden onset of difficult to manage behaviour? *Does your child’s behaviour appear to start “out of the blue” with no......

*Has your child experienced a sudden onset of difficult to manage behaviour? ...

Expert•4 years ago

Activism week event

Monday 19 October to 25 October 2020 was Activism week and we focused on anything to do with campaigning. Members of our campaigning team were around all week...

Monday 19 October to 25 October 2020 was Activism week and we focused on anythin...

•4 years ago

Volunteer work

I was wondering does anybody have any ideas of where my 18 year old daughter who has Down Syndrome could get some volunteering work. I was thinking a friendly...

I was wondering does anybody have any ideas of where my 18 year old daughter who...

•4 years ago

help and advice for diagnosis of autism/aspergers

hello all......i feel and have always felt that something isnt quite right with me and have been diagnosed with personality disorder after first being i think...

hello all......i feel and have always felt that something isnt quite right with ...

•4 years ago

Survey for new parents

Hello The Department of Health and Social Care has a survey for new parents. https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/5f55fc96f9851911cd061c54 Here's a bit more...

Hello The Department of Health and Social Care has a survey for new parents. ht...

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I have 2 adult children aged in their 30s with sever learning disabilities dependent on my wife and I am trying to secure their future

•4 years ago

Unsettle

Hi I am back to group I need your favour anyone now my daughter she got a severe autism sometime after 5or 7 days she is very calm but after she get very...

Hi I am back to group I need your favour anyone now my daughter she got a sever...

•4 years ago

Non verbal son

I have a 3 year old son and he is completely non verbal. I would just like some advice and to see if there is anyone else who feels the same as I do, totally...

I have a 3 year old son and he is completely non verbal. I would just like some ...

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