Good luck to everyone who is taking part in #OneBigWalk! Just keep stepping!

Makaton transforms the lives of people with communication difficulties, by giving them a way to express themselves independently through signs, symbols and speech. Join us in celebrating today by sharing your #Makaton moments and stories using #MakatonAwareness.

Mencap myth buster and Paralympic swimmer, Jessica Jane Applegate speaks with The Mirror about the misconceptions about living with a learning disability and her mission at this year's Paralympics. 🏊‍♀️ Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wMaYF

We’re excited to confirm that Myth Buster Michael Beynon will be visiting 11 of our Mencap services and running alongside many Mencap friends on his route through the Cardiff Half Marathon and Manchester Half Marathon.

A reminder that our Wills & Trusts team and the Mencap Trust Company will be on our online community to answer your questions. They'll be joining us from tomorrow until 6 September, but you can ask your questions and join the conversation online now: bit.ly/WillsAndTrusts…

Through our partnership with the @BGEnergyTrust, we have been able to respond to the increasingly complex Money and Energy advice enquiries that people with a learning disability, and their families are contacting us about, often at crisis point.

We're pleased to announce that the Government has extended the #HouseholdSupportFund. This ensures that many people with a learning disability will continue to receive the vital support they need to cover essential bills. 📢Read our statement brnw.ch/21wMhpq

Families are at breaking point. It is an emergency when millions cannot afford the essentials. 🗣️ As politicians return from summer recess, we’re asking the government to take urgent action to address hardship.

Feeling inspired by the Paralympics? 🙋‍♀️ Join our Mencap Inclusion Games! 🙌 Download the free 2024 Inclusion Games pack brnw.ch/21wMiKl

💬 Campaigns officer Vijay shares his thoughts on Mencap's recent partnership with @OmazeUk and getting to work with celebrity ambassador Jodie Whittaker. 🔗Read more brnw.ch/21wMnCV

Can you spare 3 hours to volunteer and raise money for people with a learning disability? 📆 Date: Saturday 14th September ⏰ Time: 11 am - 2 pm If you or someone you know can help out, please ask them to apply for their nearest bucket collection here brnw.ch/21wMo0S

Great blog from Mencap Campaigns Officer Vijay after his recent work with the wonderful Jodie Whittaker on our transformational partnership with Omaze UK

Support Mencap and enter the NEW OMAZE EARLY BIRD PRIZE! Drive into autumn with the Mercedes AMG GT AND £150,000 in your pocket! Car & cash closes at Midnight, Sunday 15th September. The Yorkshire House Draw closes at Midnight, Sunday 29th September 2024.

Find out more goto.omaze.co.uk/3T6JC27

Well done to Eliza, Harriet and Izzy, who completed the Great North Run, raising money for causes close to their hearts - Mencap, Dravet Syndrome UK and the British Heart Foundation. ‘We had an amazing time and all feel very proud,’ said Eliza 🏃‍♂️ #GreatNorthRun #teamRGS #proud

Today the UK COVID-19 Inquiry starts public hearings on healthcare during the pandemic. Mencap will be giving evidence highlighting the barriers to healthcare that people with a learning disability faced.

We ask that future healthcare guidance must involve the needs of people with a learning disability.

The Mencap Training Academy is offering supported internships and pre-internship programmes for the 2024/25 academic year! Join our online information sessions to learn more and apply. 👉 Sign up here brnw.ch/21wMuMw #Mencap #SupportedInternships