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Learning disability charity makes plea for support staff
Heart of England Mencap has warned that the learning disability sector is facing chronic lack of care workers, and…
Radio 1 DJ Jameela Jamil sets up first members club for people with disabilities
The UK's first social enterprise staging fully inclusive and accessible events for its disabled members and their…
It’s good to talk
Talking therapies can make a real difference to people with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Ian A…
Cleaning up
A car cleaning service in Gloucestershire is helping young people with learning disabilities develop vital job…
Getting the vote
The upcoming general election will be crucial for people with learning disabilities, so what relevant policies do…
Young people with learning disabilities question candidates at Belfast hustings…
Young people with learning disabilities from the Belfast area gathered together recently to ask a panel of local…
Southwark Unity Kitchen apprentice with autism wins achievement award
An apprentice with autism working at Southwark's Unity Kitchen has won the award for individual achievement at the…
Guest blog: Portage has changed our lives but too many families are missing out on…
Michele is mum to 3-year-old Taylor and 4-year-old Lewis. Taylor has autism and a learning disability. Portage has…
Top Tips – Making Friends
Making friends and learning social rules can be difficult for people with autism or learning disabilities, but as…
Woman with learning disability calls for UK businesses to employ more disabled…
Mencap has launched a campaign at the Houses of Parliament aimed at showing employers that offering jobs to people…
Charity helps service users with learning disabilities to engage with politics
People with learning disabilities from Essex and London have been encouraged to use their right to vote in the…
DBS checks: the vital safety net to protect the vulnerable
Employers can check the criminal record of someone applying for a role in the care sector. This is known as getting…