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Inclusive Summer Activities!
Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine and have some fun. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, cultural events, or relaxing activities, there’s something for everyone in Leeds this summer. Here are some of the inclusive and accessible summer activities that you can join in Leeds. Born to be Wild Child Family…
Volunteer Week 2023!
In a world where acts of kindness and selflessness often go unnoticed, Volunteers Week takes the time to honour the invaluable contributions of volunteers. This annual celebration, observed in various countries during the first week of June, serves as a reminder of the remarkable impact volunteers make and the crucial role they play in supporting…
The Impact of the Cost of Living Crisis
The cost-of-living-crisis is a devastating, ongoing issue facing everyone in the UK. The cost-of-living crisis refers to the fact that the cost of many essential items such as food, gas and electricity and petrol are quickly increasing, whereas wages and benefits aren’t going up as quickly. This makes paying for essentials and non-essentials much more…
Luca's Story
We are continuing our 70th Anniversary series of blog posts by focusing on Hawthorn, our specialist nursery playroom for very young children with additional needs. We sat down with nursery staff and Shelby, whose son Luca attends Hawthorn, to hear Luca’s story and to find out how Leeds Mencap have helped his Family. Luca’s Story:…
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
The 15th May to 21st May is Mental Health Awareness Week. It is important to understand that mental health issues and learning disabilities are not the same thing, as they are often confused for one another. Whilst learning disabilities and mental health are not the same, people with learning disabilities statistically much more likely to…
Enhancing Communication for Young People with Learning Disabilities
Having a learning disability can make communicating and processing information more difficult than it is for a non-disabled person. Therefore, it is important to know about the different ways to communicate with children, young adults or adults with learning disabilities. There are a few ways that you can enhance your communication in order to support…
Evelyn and Erin's Stories
At Leeds Mencap we know the value of supporting the whole family. Read about Erin and Evelyn, two fantastic members of our siblings group and the impact the group has had on their lives.
Leeds Mencap's Timeline
Have you ever wondered how Leeds Mencap got to be where we are now? As we mark out 70th Anniversary, we wanted to take time to recap and reflect upon our journey over the last 70 years. We’ve already delved deep into our origin story, and since then we’ve gone from strength to strength! Let’s…
Supporter Celebration- Winston Solicitors!
This week’s blog post is an appreciation post for Winston Solicitors, who have been a generous long-time supporter of Leeds Mencap. Winston Solicitors is an established and welcoming law firm with a first-class reputation, offering family law, conveyancing, wills, trust and probate, employment law and other legal services. They share our vision of supporting their…
