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We love to see it. Prime Minister @andyburnham has announced that, from 1 April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at any time of day
Andy Burnham
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Some rules are just unfair. This was one of them.
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A fair chance at a future shouldn’t be a fairy tale. But for too many young disabled people, that’s exactly what it feels like. Today, we joined the Disability Charities Consortium in writing an open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Nearly a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, and almost half are disabled. Young disabled people deserve the right support and opportunities to build the future they want. We’re calling on the Government to help make that a reality.
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Read our open letter here: brnw.ch/21x6ohb

October 2026 DCC open letter to the Prime Minister | Mencap

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Nearly a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, and almost half are disabled. Young disabled people deserve the right support and opportunities to build the future they want. We’re calling on the Government to help make that a reality.
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A learning disability is a lifelong condition. So why are we repeatedly asked to prove something that cannot, and will not, ever change?
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Ismail has a learning disability. He's been through PIP reassessment more than once, and like so many people, he found it stressful, exhausting and unnecessary. Our new research shows, on average, 798 people with a learning disability go through PIP reassessments every month.
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We want an end to unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a learning disability. Do you agree? Co sign Ismail's letter to have your say: brnw.ch/21x6l3x

End unnecessary PIP reassessments

A learning disability is lifelong. It doesn't change, so why are people asked to prove it again and again? That’s why Mencap is calling for an end to unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a

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We want an end to unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a learning disability. Do you agree? Co sign Ismail's letter to have your say: brnw.ch/21x6l3x

End unnecessary PIP reassessments

A learning disability is lifelong. It doesn't change, so why are people asked to prove it again and again? That’s why Mencap is calling for an end to unnecessary PIP reassessments for people with a

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Unlike Celebrity Traitors, accessibility shouldn't leave anyone guessing. 👀 Everyone deserves access to information that is clear and easy to understand. #LearningDisability #EasyRead #Accessibility #CelebrityTraitors
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What is the one thing Myth Buster Michael would bring to an island? 🤔 We went shopping in the Buckley Mencap shop with Michael, the face of Mencap menswear, to catch up on fashion, his Guinness World Records, and more. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/S55jJokEmeA
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Do you know the different types of learning disability? A learning disability can be mild, moderate, severe or a profound and multiple learning disability (PMLD).
A pink graphic with a girl writing on a piece of paper. Text reads "What does a learning disability look like?"

ALT A pink graphic with a girl writing on a piece of paper. Text reads "What does a learning disability look like?"

Text-based graphic on a light pink background listing different types of learning disability: Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). For accessibility, it's helpful to keep alt text focused on the information being communicated rather than describing decorative elements such as background shapes and colours unless they are important to understanding the content.

ALT Text-based graphic on a light pink background listing different types of learning disability: Mild, Moderate, Severe, and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). For accessibility, it's helpful to keep alt text focused on the information being communicated rather than describing decorative elements such as background shapes and colours unless they are important to understanding the content.

Close-up of a child wearing a purple hoodie against a pink background. Text reads: “The amount of support needed depends on the person.”

ALT Close-up of a child wearing a purple hoodie against a pink background. Text reads: “The amount of support needed depends on the person.”

Graphic with a pink background and an image of a smiling child in the bottom right corner. Text reads: “Every child with a learning disability is a person with their own needs. With the right support they can experience quality education and lead fulfilling lives.”

ALT Graphic with a pink background and an image of a smiling child in the bottom right corner. Text reads: “Every child with a learning disability is a person with their own needs. With the right support they can experience quality education and lead fulfilling lives.”

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Too many children with a learning disability are misunderstood and miss out on quality education that works for them, simply because the right system is not there. Every child deserves the right support to thrive in education.
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We’ve updated our website with the latest information on SEND reform, and advice on where parents and families can find support: brnw.ch/21x6cS1 #SEND #LearningDisability

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) | Mencap

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People with a learning disability should be at the heart of research about their lives and healthcare. Harry Roche, Research Advisor at Mencap, explains why people with a learning disability shouldn’t just take part in research, but help lead it: youtube.com/shorts/cj_xUZJ7q…

What is the Seen, Heard, Screened Exhibition about?

People with a learning disability should be at the heart of researc...

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People with a learning disability are 37% more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stage cancer (BMJ Oncology, 2026). The Seen, Heard, Screened exhibition shines a light on these health inequalities, highlighting what needs to change to make cancer screening more accessible.
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We're proud to be delivering this project thanks to the generous funding provided by @OmazeUK. Blue House Yard, 5 River Park Road, London N22 7TB 8–30 October Open Friday–Sunday, 11am–5pm
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"Applications after applications, no one had replied to me. It was very difficult for me to get a job." Arjhay is part of Mencap's Job Squad, a group of people with a learning disability who have shared their struggles getting into paid work.
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After joining Mencap's Training Academy, Arjhay completed a supported internship at Boots and Chopstix, which led to a paid role at @Chopstix, where he now thrives as as a Front of House team member. Find out more about our supported internships: brnw.ch/21x6b8L

Mencap training academy homepage | Mencap Training Academy

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"Having a learning disability can help people develop resilience, which can make people with learning disability determined to work hard every shift." With the right opportunities, people with a learning disability have the skills, talent and ambition to succeed at work.
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