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We want to have made a significant and measurable improvement to people’s attitudes towards people with a learning disability. We want to have contributed to improving the quality of life for people with a learning disability. We want more people with a learning disability to have stronger friendships and relationships,

Current situation People with a learning disability should be able to live their life in the way they choose, like anyone else. Getting the right care and support can be crucial for this to happen. Mencap believe that people with a learning disability must also have choice and control over where they live and

is to transform society’s attitudes to learning disability and improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability and their families. Our big plan is divided into 6 priorities. These are the areas of life we want to have the biggest impact on, the areas where there is

It has been estimated that 1,043,449 people in England (2% of the population) have a learning disability. The numbers known to learning disability services are much smaller: an estimated 236,235 people. Figures taken from The Improving Health and Lives Learning Disabilities Observatory (IHAL), 2013

Learning disabilities are caused by something affecting the development of the brain. This may occur before birth (prenatally), during birth, or in early childhood. Learning disabilities can be caused by any one of a variety of factors, or by a combination. Sometimes the specific cause is not known. Possible causes include

Having a learning disability means that people find it harder to learn certain life skills. The problems experienced vary from person to person, but may include aspects such as learning new things, communications, managing money, reading, writing, or personal care. Some people are born with a disability, whereas others may