Mencap

We’re delighted to be Omaze UK's latest charity partner for the Yorkshire House Draw! Money raised will support Mencap's work breaking down barriers to create a fairer, more inclusive society for the 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK Enter now! https://shorturl.at/jcv2a

Today, Ofgem announced an energy price cap increase. Under the new price cap, the strain intensifies for the 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK, who often face higher energy demands due to their specific needs. Jackie O'Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy at Mencap, said: “Disabled people's household budgets have been stretched to the limit by three years of especially high bills and the increased energy needs many people with a learning disability have such as powering essential mobility equipment.” 👉 We urge the government to consider expanding the Warm Home Discount to provide vital targeted support to disabled households this winter. 📢 Read our full statement https://brnw.ch/21wM22c

Yesterday, it was reported that the number of health and care worker visas granted to main applicants has dropped by 26% in the past year. This coincides with the former government’s decision to ban foreign care workers from bringing family members to the UK on their visas. Read our full statement: https://brnw.ch/21wM1CL

We’re excited to launch the Mencap Data Academy in partnership with Multiverse! Starting in September, we're training over 50 staff to transform how Mencap uses data to improve the lives of people with a learning disability. Jackie O'Sullivan, Executive Director of Strategy at Mencap, says: 💬 “This new Data Academy will harness Multiverse’s expertise in critical areas such as AI and data literacy and develop our team’s skills. This will not only improve our business practices and help drive efficiency at scale, but it also represents a strategic investment in the skills of our colleagues.” A big thank you to the Multiverse team for making this possible! 🙌

Michael Beynon one of Mencap’s Myth Busters, has travelled far and wide to prove his love for running and sports. He was part of the special olympics in Berlin 2023 and represented team GB. Would you believe it if we told you that despite loving running he’s never taken on the amazing Cardiff Half Marathon in Wales, where he’s from? This year, follow his epic 100km challenge as he takes on Cardiff half marathon to start his journey and fundraise £10,000 for Mencap, raising awareness for people with a learning disability. 👉Read Michael's story on our website https://lnkd.in/djTCdvzW

We’re really proud that our partnership with Omaze UK is being backed by actress and Dr Who star Jodie Whittaker. "We need a world where people with a learning disability are seen for all that they are and all that they can be. And Mencap promotes the positive change that is so needed in our society. “I’ve supported Mencap for over 12 years and know just how vital their work is. The money raised through Omaze for Mencap will make an enormous difference, supporting their fantastic work advocating for people with a learning disability." Enter the prize draw now: https://shorturl.at/jcv2a

Our Chief Executive Jon Sparkes OBE shares his thoughts about the Omaze UK Partnership we proudly unveiled earlier today.

Our Learning Disability Helpline is a free help and advice line for people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Thanks to your donations our helpline responded to 457 enquiries last month. 📲 Please donate today: https://brnw.ch/21wLQzC

Is your company ready to rock our pink laces? 👟 This September we're asking you and your colleagues to step up and support the 1.5million people in the UK with a learning disability by organising One Big Walk. With three challenges to choose from, you can organise your walks during your lunch break, after work, or as part of a team building activity. Whether you choose to do 1.5miles every day, a 15mile walk, or walk 150 miles across the month, you'll be raising vital funds for Mencap. To find out more and sign up visit: https://brnw.ch/21wLQdk 🥾❤"

People with a learning disability tell us that they are struggling to afford their essentials. Through our partnership with the British Gas Energy Trust, Supporting Communities at Risk Programme, 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.