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Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.💜

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1/4 🎨Huge congratulations to Nnena Kalu on becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the Turner Prize. Her colourful and expressive sculptures are helping break down barriers, showing that people with a learning disability can achieve anything.
A photo of Nnena Kalu designing a pink, blue and yellow piece of art and smiling. She wears a striped floral t shirt and a purple apron. The pink text box has the blue logo of the guardian news outlet. There is white text on the graphic that says 'Nnena Kalu becomes first artist with a learning disability to win Turner prize'
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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💜 We’re saying I’m In, are you?

👉 Swipe through to see the 3 big benefits of joining the Learning Disability Register.

#ImIn #LearningDisabilityRegister
A purple and green graphic with white text on it that says '3 Benefits of being on the learning disability register. Swipe for more.' A purple and green graphic with white text on it that says 'Access to Free Annual Health Checks. People aged 14 and over on the Learning Disability register are entitled to a free annual health check with their GP. These checks are vital for spotting potential health problems early, which might otherwise be missed as people with a learning disability may struggle to express pain or symptoms.' A purple and green graphic with a photo of a person with a learning disability smiling towards the camera, as a doctor listens to their heart'. The white text on it that says 'Reasonable Adjustments to Healthcare Services. GP practices and other healthcare providers are required to make "reasonable adjustments" to ensure accessible care. This can include offering longer appointment times, quieter waiting areas, information in Easy Read formats, or the option to have a carer or support worker present during consultations.' A purple and green graphic with a photo of Rahima who is wearing a green jumper and is sat in a black wheelchair, she smiles towards the camera. The white text on the graphic says 'Priority Access to Vaccinations. People on the Learning Disability Register are eligible for priority access to certain vaccinations, including the annual NHS flu vaccination and any relevant Covid 19 vaccinations/boosters.'
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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1/4 💜 Our #ImIn campaign is raising awareness of the learning disability register and encouraging everyone with a learning disability to join.

#LearningDisabilityRegister
December 3, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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1/2 🚨 The chancellor Rachel Reeves has released the government's Autumn budget today.

There was lots in the budget, including some plans that will impact people with a learning disability and their families.

Swipe to find out what we think.

#Budget2025
A pink graphic with a photo of the chancellor Rachel Reeves in a Navy blazer, she is smiling whilst holding up a red brief case. The cream text says 'Today, the government released their Autumn budget. Here’s what we think' A cream and pink graphic with a photo of a mother helping her daughter with a learning disability in the kitchen. The pink text says 'Longer Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards. The government announced that they will reduce Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reassessments. Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reassesses 700 people with a learning disability every month for PIP, even though learning disabilities are lifelong and do not change. We welcome plans to reduce these reassessments.' A purple graphic with a photo of two women sat on a sofa chatting to each other. The purple and white text says 'Face to face assessments for disability benefits. The chancellor announced more benefits assessments will take place face to face. We know many people with a learning disability prefer this. However, we hope claimants can pick the right type of assessment for them.' A blue and white graphic with a photo of a young woman working with her colleague showing her what to do. The white text says 'Apprenticeships for people under 25 will be free for small to medium sized businesses. Apprenticeships can be a great pathway into work for people with a learning disability. It is good to see the government investing in expanding training opportunities.'
November 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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1/5 📢 Today, we joined the Care and Support Alliance and other charities like Age UK and Carers UK to deliver a symbolic red box of real stories to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves at 11 Downing Street.

#SocialCare #FiguresThatMatter
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November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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1/5 💬 "We're human like the rest of the world" says Annabell Downey told @skynewsrss.bsky.social

#LearningDisability
November 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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1/4 What if your pay simply…stopped? 💷

For many disabled workers in the UK, that’s the reality from this point in the year.

#DisabilityPayGapDay #EqualPay #LearningDisability #DisabilityRights

Figures come from Trades Union Congress (TUC)
A purple graphic with two calendars on it, that say November and December are unpaid. The white text says 'From today until 31 December, disabled workers will be working for free.' A purple graphic with pound coins stacked in descending order. The white text says 'What would you do with £4,000? That's what the average disabled worker misses out on each because of the disability pay gap.'
November 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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1/4 BBC News reports that nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) with more young people claiming health and disability benefits than ever before.
A blurred photo of the Job Centre Plus green sign. There is a BBC News red logo and white text that says 'Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying.'
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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1/5 Yesterday, the Government announced the National Financial Inclusion strategy which highlights the need for better inclusive and accessible customer support from banks so they can support people with a learning disability.

#FinancialInclusion #LearningDisability #AccessibleBanking
A blurred photo of a bank in London with a blue skyline. There is white text on the graphic that says 'The Government has announced the National Financial Inclusion plan, which highlights the need for better inclusive and accessible customer support from banks, so they can support people with a learning disability'
November 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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1/4 Today, the government published the Keep Britain Working review on how to support more disabled people in employment. At Mencap, we know that 86% of people with a learning disability who are not in work want a paid job 💼

#Inclusion #LearningDisability #KeepBritainWorking
A photo of Charlie Mayfield who wears glasses and smiles. He's in front of a blue background. There is white text over the image that says 'Today, the government published the Keep Britain Working review on how to support more disabled people into employment.'
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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1/3 💻✨ Lived Experience Advisor, William, is talking about the new Online Safety Act, a law designed to make the internet safer, especially for children and young people.

#Mencap #OnlineSafetyAct #LivedExperience
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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1/3 🏃‍♀️Meet Abi, a special needs teacher from Essex with a heart as big as her running spirit. This year, she ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Mencap, as a thank you to Mencap, who supported her family when her nephew Henry was born with Down Syndrome.
A pink graphic and a photo of Abi running in a pink Mencap vest. Abi has brown sunglasses on and puts her thumbs up in the air. The white text says "“I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon for Mencap. I did this as a thank you to Mencap, who supported my family when my nephew Henry was born with Down Syndrome.” - Abi."
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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1/3 💜 This September, three generations of Judy Fryd’s family are stepping forward for One Big Walk.

#OneBigWalk #TeamMencap #LearningDisability
September 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Good luck to our amazing Mencap Myth Buster, Ellie Goldstein, as she takes to the BBC Strictly dancefloor💃

#Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #TeamEllie #MythBuster #LearningDisability
A pink graphic with a photo of Ellie Goldstein wearing a gold sequin dress, with her fingers near her eyes posing for the camera. The pink text says '#GoEllie'.
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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🧵 1/4 Behind the stats are real people.

#NoJourneyLeftBehind #BigPublicTransport #Accessibility #Inclusion #LearningDisability
A pink graphic with a photo of Liam who has brown short hair a blue checked shirt on. The pink and white text says "Liam's story. The railway staff are not selling tickets, they are getting people to buy from their machines. When I'm at the station I see a lot of people with a learning disability, struggling with machines." A pink graphic with a photo of Elliot smiling towards the camera, with a white t shirt on. The pink and white text says "Elliot's story. Finding a seat on the train is often not easy. I have real trouble standing on moving trains. People are nicer to me when I use my crutch." A pink graphic with a photo of Katie and Frances, they are two women who stand next to each other looking serious towards the camera. The pink and white text says. "Kate and Frances' story. It's just like no one really bothers with people, disabled people. They should actually have a bigger bus and spaces for disabled people."
September 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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1/3 🚇❌ After a few days of London tube strikes, many people have been struggling to get around but for people with a learning disability, the impact can be even harder.

#AccessibilityMatters #LondonTubeStrikes #LondonStrikes
A photo of a platform at the London Bridge underground, with a red circle on the wall, with the writing "London Bridge" for the name of the station. There is a pink text box, with white text that says "The tube strikes make me feel anxious because I don't know what to do. - Vijay"
September 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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1/5 🚨 People with a learning disability are dying on average 20 years younger than those without. Almost 4 in 10 of these deaths are avoidable, caused by barriers to healthcare and lack of access to public health and prevention programmes.

#LeDeR #LearningDisability
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September 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Our 2024/25 Annual Report is available to read on our website.

Find out how Mencap has made progress over the last financial year and learn more about how we’ve used our funds to support people with a learning disability.

👉An Easy Read version is also available here brnw.ch/21wVstA
Annual reports
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September 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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1/8 Shocking new figures from the latest LeDeR report reveal that people with a learning disability are dying nearly 20 years younger than the general population at 62 and a half years old. 39% of these deaths were avoidable, compared to nearly 22% for the general population.
September 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Public transport should be accessible and available for everyone.

This important report from @mencap.org.uk highlights issues faced by people with learning disabilities when using public transport, including safety, difficulty applying for travel passes, and infrequent services.
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Today we launched our new report #NoJourneyLeftBehind, shining a light on the devastating impact the public transport system has on people with a learning disability.
A large group of people smiling and standing together in a hall with large windows. Some hold thank-you certificates. A woman is wearing glasses, a white shirt and grey waistcoat stands in front of a wooden wall. Her name badge reads “Stephanie, Motability.” She is holding a framed picture with colourful hand-drawn cars and buses, along with a handwritten thank-you message.
August 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The LeDeR report is out and it shows people with a learning disability are still facing shocking health inequalities and dying 19.5 years younger than the general population. They are also 3 times more likely to die from treatable conditions.

Read the full statement brnw.ch/21wVphy
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September 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Wills, trusts, and securing the future of your loved one with a learning disability can be a scary subject.

But if you want to find out more, members of our Wills & Trusts team and the Mencap Trust Company will be on our online community next week.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Today we launched our new report #NoJourneyLeftBehind, shining a light on the devastating impact the public transport system has on people with a learning disability.
A large group of people smiling and standing together in a hall with large windows. Some hold thank-you certificates. A woman is wearing glasses, a white shirt and grey waistcoat stands in front of a wooden wall. Her name badge reads “Stephanie, Motability.” She is holding a framed picture with colourful hand-drawn cars and buses, along with a handwritten thank-you message.
August 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Minister for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms, was on site today at Yusen Logistics in Northampton.
Minister Stephen Timms stands outside at Yusen Logistics in Northampton wearing a bright yellow safety vest, alongside Jimmy, a Mencap supported intern placed through the Mencap Training Academy. They are smiling and there is a communication mast visible in the background."
August 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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📢 New ONS figures show the employment rate for disabled people remains far lower than for non disabled people.
Close up of a folded newspaper stack with the Office for National Statistics logo and white text reading: “ONS figures reveal Disability Employment Gap Remains Huge for Disabled People 12 August 2025.” The Mencap “me” speech bubble logo appears in the top right corner.
August 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM