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Understanding the Mental Health Act Reforms for Disabilities

Understanding the Mental Health Act Reforms for Disabilities

14.2K viewsNov 15, 2024

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💬 Our Campaigns Officer, Vijay, shares the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty. You can read more on this on our website here: https://bit.ly/3cgF3QF | Mencap

💬 Our Campaigns Officer, Vijay, shares the difference between a learning disability and a learning difficulty. You can read more on this on our website here: https://bit.ly/3cgF3QF | Mencap

1.3K viewsAug 24, 2022

Do you know what a learning disability is? If not, watch this video! Please share this video and help us tackle the myths about learning disability! | Mencap

Do you know what a learning disability is? If not, watch this video! Please share this video and help us tackle the myths about learning disability! | Mencap

52.9K viewsMar 19, 2015

💭 What is a learning disability? Harry, Mo and Dan, three Mencap colleagues with a learning disability, explain what a learning disability is and the support they might need. #LearningDisabilityWeek | Mencap

💭 What is a learning disability? Harry, Mo and Dan, three Mencap colleagues with a learning disability, explain what a learning disability is and the support they might need. #LearningDisabilityWeek | Mencap

1.7K viewsJun 18, 2024

Mencap colleagues Harry, Mo and Dan explain what a learning disability means to them ✨ Learn more about what a learning disability is here: https://brnw.ch/21wRMW1 Video description: A video of Harry, Mo and Dan on a video call. They are all looking towards the camera, as they explain what a learning disability means to them. They take turns in explaining it. | Mencap

Mencap colleagues Harry, Mo and Dan explain what a learning disability means to them ✨ Learn more about what a learning disability is here: https://brnw.ch/21wRMW1 Video description: A video of Harry, Mo and Dan on a video call. They are all looking towards the camera, as they explain what a learning disability means to them. They take turns in explaining it. | Mencap

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Making a splash on Learning Disability week! ⛵️ Mencap #learningdisabilityweek | The Cube Disability

Making a splash on Learning Disability week! ⛵️ Mencap #learningdisabilityweek | The Cube Disability

332 viewsJun 17, 2019

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“People with a learning disability can’t work.” Meet Michael, our Mencap Myth Buster, he’s here to prove that with the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive in the workplace, bringing talent, dedication and fresh perspectives every single day. #MythBusters #LearningDisability Video description: Michael in a Christmas jumper and reindeer antlers on his head. He speaks about the work he does and why it’s not true that someone can’t work because they have a learning disability

“People with a learning disability can’t work.” Meet Michael, our Mencap Myth Buster, he’s here to prove that with the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive in the workplace, bringing talent, dedication and fresh perspectives every single day. #MythBusters #LearningDisability Video description: Michael in a Christmas jumper and reindeer antlers on his head. He speaks about the work he does and why it’s not true that someone can’t work because they have a learning disability

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WATCH: 'Do You See Me?' - Manx Mencap looks to knock down barriers in Learning Disability Week #iom #isleofman #news #LearningDisabilityWeek | 3FM Isle of Man

5.6K viewsJun 17, 2024

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🚨 Mencap Digital Assistant Amy, who has a learning disability shares her personal experience of hate crime. 🗨️ Amy shared, "It was a moment I felt different and unsure of myself" Recently, hate crimes have risen in the UK, like the mosque fire in Peacehaven and the synagogue attack in Manchester. It shows why National Hate Crime Awareness Week is so important. We stand united against hate. Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected, no matter their background, identity, or beliefs. Find out

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Through our charity of the year partnership with Virgin Money and Clydesdale Bank, we hope to raise awareness and educate people about learning disability. We asked a few people with a learning disability what having a learning disability really means to them. Here is what they had to say.👇 | Mencap

2.5K viewsJun 19, 2019

👋 Hello, I’m Mike and I’m a poet. I have a learning disability, and thanks to Mencap I’ve discovered how poetry can help me get my words out after a really difficult time in my life. Please support Mencap's Christmas Appeal and help more people like me. | Mencap

1.4K viewsNov 16, 2023

💬 “I have a learning disability. Of course I can.” – Ciara, our amazing Engagement Lead, is challenging assumptions and sharing what she loves doing. Too often, people with a learning disability are underestimated. It's time to change that and bust some myth around it. Drop a comment and finish the sentence: "I have a learning disability, of course I can..." #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 Video description: Clips of Ciara in a train station, a shop and at the pub with her friend. She i

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“This week is a very special week here at Mencap, as it’s Learning Disability Week! I am a proud parent of a beautiful little boy called Angelo, who’s now six and who happens to have a learning disability. “I’m lucky enough to send Angelo to a fantastic school, King David Primary School, and he has two jobs to do. One of which is to collect the milk and deliver it back to his friends. “The other one, which he absolutely loves, is to go to the dinner hall and find out what is on the menu for that

1.3K viewsJun 22, 2023

Watch how to support someone with a learning disability to vote. | Mencap

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🤔 Do you know the difference between learning disability and mental health? | Mencap

1.3K viewsNov 24, 2023

Finding a workplace that truly supports people with a learning disability can make all the difference, With the right adjustments and understanding, people with a learning disability can thrive in paid work. Everyone deserves the chance to feel valued, supported, and included at work. #accesstowork #learningdisability #inclusiveworkplaces #disabilityinclusion Video description: A short clip from the TV show Scott's Creek shows Johnny Rose reacting with surprise and delight. The expression sugges

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Myth: People with a learning disability can’t work. Harry, Digital Accessibility Officer at Mencap, sets the record straight 👉 Find out more about learning disability and employment, with the link in our bio. Video description: Harry looks towards the camera and holds a microphone. He explains why people with a learning disability can work but some may need more support than others. There might be people who can’t work and that’s okay too. #DoYouSeeMe #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 | Mencap

3.2K views10 months ago

As Mencap Learning Disability Week comes to an end, we visited our Stephenson Resource Centre in Rainhill earlier in the week - one of three facilities in the borough that provides day opportunities for 87 adults aged from 19 years who have learning disabilities and additional needs. As an equal opportunities employer, we currently employ 22 members of staff with a learning disability through our Supported Empoyment scheme. | St Helens Borough Council

1.2K viewsJun 21, 2024

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If your child has a learning disability, and you're worried about their future when you're no longer around, then look no further. We're here to help. | Mencap

140.4K viewsMar 9, 2017

How do you help a child with a learning disability feel safe and happy? You can help them shine and live the lives they choose. | Mencap

29K viewsMay 10, 2016

We know people with a learning disability are worried about what changes to disability benefits could mean for them. Ismail Kaji, Parliamentary & Government Officer at Mencap, spoke to Andy Bell on @c5news about how vital Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is for his independence and to live a fulfilling life. He says he wouldn’t be able to work without the money he receives from PIP. 💬”If I don’t get my PIP, I’d be in four walls. I would be isolated. I’d be shut off from community.” PIP is a

13K viewsMar 18, 2025

💜 Too often, people assume that adults with a learning disability don’t want love or relationships. Daniel knows that isn’t true and he’s proud to say so. “Everyone deserves love.” Daniel shares. As one of our Myth Busters, Daniel is helping challenge outdated assumptions and remind the world that people with a learning disability have the same hopes, feelings and dreams as anyone else. Video description: Daniel Wakeford wears a green knit jumper and looks towards the camera as he explains a my

17.1K views4 months ago

Say it your way! Make healthcare better for people with a learning disability by sharing your lived experience. The NHS is listening, and your story can make a real difference. Have your say, link in bio. @unitedresponse | Mencap

765 viewsJan 22, 2025

People with a learning disability can and do fall in love, and they have a right to romantic relationships just like anyone else. Mencap Myth Buster Heidi and her husband James are one of many couples navigating life and love, just like #RalphAndKatie! Find out more about Heidi here: https://bit.ly/3gmcQtp 📣 Listen. Ask. Learn. | Mencap

32.7K viewsOct 19, 2022

💬 Do you see me? It’s one week to go until Learning Disability Week 2025. The theme this year is ‘Do you see me?’ It is about people with a learning disability being seen, heard and valued. Challenge the barriers people with a learning disability face and celebrate achievements. 📣 Share your story by tagging us @mencap 👉 Find out more information on our website: https://brnw.ch/21wTgvH #LearningDisabilityWeek2025 Video description: Clips of different people in offices, outside and in their ho

1.7K views10 months ago

💬 What is day to day life like for people with a learning disability today and what should the government be doing to improve their lives? 7 people with a learning disability, from across the country, spoke to ITV News about work, life, their biggest challenges and their worries for the future. Their stories reveal what we already know too well that people with a learning disability are still being ignored, dismissed and underestimated. As Mencap campaigner, Rahima told ITV News: “It felt like

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📣Nearly, 200,000 people with a learning disability rely on PIP to support them with the unavoidable price of being disabled. These aren’t optional costs, and they won’t simply disappear because of cuts to PIP. The daily living element of PIP helps cover vital support like transport, household tasks and independent living. Bryony from our Voices Council and Ismail, Parliamentary and Government Officer at Mencap, spoke to @dailymirror about what losing PIP would mean for them. 💬Bryony fears she

1.5K viewsMar 19, 2025

Learning Disabilities Work Experience Week is here! This week is a great chance to raise awareness and show employers the benefits of employing a person with a learning disability. It also provides opportunities for people with a learning disability to gain vital experience in the workplace. Watch this video to find out more about the week. | Mencap

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💼86% of people with a learning disability who can work, want to. Yet, only 5% are in paid employment. This #LearningDisabilityWeek2025, BBC Morning Live visited Islington Me Time, a Mencap community led social group that helps people with a learning disability develop skills and confidence, and get involved in their community. They share how they want to work, but are often overlooked by employers. 💬About Me Time, Jackie O'Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy and Influence at Mencap, says:

2.1K views10 months ago

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