People with a #LearningDisability can now get the Autumn flu vaccine. 💉

Having one is the best way to avoid getting ill from the flu. Make sure you are on the #LearningDisability Register at your doctors to be invited for a #FluVaccine .

Learn more: mencap.org.uk/easyread/autum… 👈

If you or someone you know with a #learningdisability needs support with translation, Mencap offers a translation service in five languages, including Punjabi. Call the charity’s helpline on 0808 808 1111.

Take part in the Great North Run 2024!

Be part of one of the world's biggest and best half marathons, and raise vital funds for people with a learning disability.

🏃 Sign up today and join Team Mencap: brnw.ch/21wCAB5

People with a #LearningDisability can get a COVID-19 booster jab this Autumn. 💉

Check you are on the learning disability register at your doctors to make sure you get invited for the #CovidBooster .

Learn more with our #EasyRead read guide: mencap.org.uk/easyread/autum… 👈

Catch up on ITV's 'Being James Martin'.

Grainne Close, Director of Mencap NI, said: 'It would take policy makers years to do what James has done for the learning disability community in Northern Ireland, we are so proud of him.'

📺 Watch now: itv.com/utvprogrammes/…

Today’s the Day! 🎉

Make sure you tune into UTV tonight to watch ‘Being James Martin’!
Congratulations James on this amazing achievement - we can’t wait to watch!

“In the UK, 1.5 million people with a learning disability are eligible to vote to influence change to their local community. People with a learning disability often have complex accessibility needs so it’s vital we make it possible for those most vulnerable to have their say.”

Our final traineeship recently concluded and we're delighted to announce that all four of our learners were offered paid jobs.

Congratulations to Adam, Liam, Ayad (pictured) and Adel for gaining new roles with GXO, you've worked so hard!👏

We’re having the best time at the #GreatNorthRun ! 🏃‍♂️

Thank you to all of our runners for raising money for Mencap. We appreciate your support. 👏💜

'The first step, then, in combating the systematic exclusion of disabled women from the vital services we need, is to convince decision-makers that we lead full and complex lives.'

✍️ Lucy Webster

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Download our TCS London Marathon Easy Read training plan. 🏃‍♂️

The plan takes 24 weeks to complete and week 1 starts on Monday 6 November 2023.

The weekly runs will get longer each week to help you get stronger at running.

Get your training plan here: brnw.ch/21wCl4a

Otto Baxter is a man breaking barriers by becoming the first British director with Down’s Syndrome.

He joined us in studio and left us some perfect Monday motivation for everyone ☺️ #downsyndrome #downsyndrome awareness #lorraine

We're looking for #GreatNorthRun volunteers!

The Great North Run is taking place on the 10 September and our cheer point will be based just past Heworth Interchange.

If you're interested in joining us, please visit our website. jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/2612…

Who do you turn to when you’re feeling low?

People with a #LearningDisability have told us they struggle to find accessible resources or services to help with their emotional wellbeing and #MentalHealth .

We’re asking for recommendations. Share yours: s.alchemer.eu/s3/mental-heal… 👈

“By the end of our first date he’d written the speech he gave at our wedding.”

Read all about Mencap Myth Buster Heidi and her husband James’ love story in Metro. 💜

metro.co.uk/2023/09/02/by-…

Good luck to everyone who is starting our One Big Walk challenge today.

Thank you for raising vital funds for people with a learning disability. We are so grateful for your support! 💜

Sign up to take part in One Big Walk here: mencap.org.uk/event/one-big-…