📣 The Government has just announced major changes to benefits, including proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment and PIP. Nothing will change immediately, but we know many people with a learning disability are anxious about what this means for them. 💬 Mencap Chief Executive, Jon Sparkes OBE said: “While it is welcome that the Government is trying to break down barriers to work and improve employment support, today’s unprecedented proposals to cut disability benefits risk pushing tho

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

This Learning Disability Week, we want to show that many people with a learning disability are fit to work and can do a job well. Meet James. 👋 He is enrolled in our supported internship programme and is doing his work placement at The Shrewsbury Arms pub. James' job coach said: "James has been able to recall regular customer names and their drink preferences. In particular there is a man who comes in daily and on one shift, by the time he had entered the door and got to the bar, James already