Reading Mencap is a small charity that makes a big difference supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and their carers.
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ALT Four men and a woman are standing in front of the red Reading Mencap minibus, which has 'The local voice of learning disability' written on it.
ALT Text on a white background reads: "150,000 unpaid carers stand to lose their carers’ benefits by 2029/30." The number "150,000" is highlighted in red. The Carers UK logo is at the bottom right.
ALT A middle-aged woman with blonde hair and wearing a yellow jumper is sitting at a table and reading a letter.
ALT A middle-aged man with grey hair and wearing a brown hooded top is sitting at a table and reading a letter.
ALT Four women and three men are smiling and standing in front of a pop-up banner with the 'In partnership with SGN logo' visible
ALT Loddon Valley Leisure Centre. Swim. 17 May (6.30-7.30pm). Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Reading RG6 4GD. £1.50 per person for 1 hour of swimming. These swimming events are for children and adults (plus their families) who live with any kind of disability (physical or mental) impairment. Friends and family are welcome to join in the fun too! Register now! www.faceeverthing-x.co.uk. Face Everything & Rise logo
ALT Photo of young people walking and being pushed in wheelchairs through Reading's Abbey ruins. Wednesday June 18 Forbury Gardens, Reading RG1 3EJ 12 noon - 1.30pm Walk a Mile in Our Shoes Raise funds to help us help you! Celebrate Learning Disability Week Join our 2nd 1 mile sponsored walk Warm up to some tunes Bring a picnic All participants presented with a medal Everyone welcome - we'd love to see you there £5 entry fee per person (carers and Reading Mencap members free). Scan the QR code or visit https://forms.office.com/e/UrV8H9Uy6T 0118 966 2518 [email protected] www.readingmencap.org.uk
ALT Screenshot from BBC Breakfast show Text reads: Carer's Allowance 10 million unpaid carers Source: Carers UK
ALT Five men and five women who attend Reading Mencap's day service are taking part in a dance session and shaking gold, blue and white tassels.
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ALT A woman who attends Reading Mencap's day service is showing off a bird she made out of cardboard.
ALT Reading Families' Forum. Registered charity no 1166585. A voice for families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Coffee Morning at RISC, 35-39 London St, Reading RG1 4PS. 6 February 2025. 10.45am - 12 noon. Come and have coffee with other parent carers and meet Louise Mole, Manager of Learning Disabilities and Autism Team, RBC. Louise can inform you of what support is available for young people age 18+ and hear your experiences. Karen from Make Sense Theatre is attending also, to talk about her services/short breaks activity. To book: 07516 185380 www.readingfamiliesforum.co.uk [email protected]
ALT Two men and a woman wearing winter coats are standing in front of a big sign advertising Cinderella at the Hexagon.
ALT A man and two women who are wearing festive hats and festive jumpers are smiling at the camera.
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