North West learning disability charity, Pure Innovations, has announced the return of its much-loved Access Festival for 2026, with this year’s event set to be the biggest celebration yet.
Why Employers Shouldn’t Fear Hiring People With A Learning Disability
Employers across the UK are being held back from hiring people with a learning disability by a ‘misplaced fear’ of getting it wrong, not by cost or capability, new polling by Mencap reveals.
Ellie Goldstein Becomes The Face Of Mencap For Learning Disability Week
Ellie Goldstein stars in Mencap’s latest campaign for Learning Disability Week, celebrating visibility and inclusion for people with learning disabilities across the UK.
Learning Disability Week 2025: Mencap Campaign Officer Vijay Patel On Visibility, Inclusion, And Breaking Barriers
Discover Vijay Patel’s inspiring story during Learning Disability Week 2025. Explore the challenges and triumphs of living with a learning disability, and learn how this year’s theme, “Do you see me?”, celebrates visibility, inclusion, and empowerment.
Mencap ‘Myth Busters’ Smash Preconceptions About Learning Disability With Guinness World Record Attempts
To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, Mencap has announced that two ‘Myth Busters’ – Heidi Crowter and Harvey Price – have been smashing preconceptions about learning disability with Guinness World Record attempts.