directly supporting people with a learning disability. They support them to live the lives they want. This could see them doing pretty much anything – from day-to-day things like cooking or helping with finances, to day trips and craft projects. It varies from person to person, but it’s always aboutContinue Reading
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,Continue Reading
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 andContinue Reading
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 isContinue Reading
is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. Our challenge, alongside people with a learning disability and their families, is to make this world a reality. Right now, people with a learning disability face inequalities in every area of life. We needContinue Reading
A learning disability is a permanent condition developing at the latest in early childhood, whereas mental illness (or a mental health problem) can develop at any time, and is not necessarily permanent. People can get better and resolve mental health problems with help and treatment. Whilst mental health problems canContinue Reading
In general, a learning disability constitutes a condition which affects learning and intelligence across all areas of life, whereas a learning difficulty constitutes a condition which creates an obstacle to a specific form of learning, but does not affect the overall IQ of an individual. For example, Down’s syndrome isContinue Reading
People with learning disabilities do not learn certain skills as quickly as other people and may therefore need extra help in certain aspects of their lives. The specific skills in question will depend upon the type of disability. People with mild learning disabilities may live alone, travel independently, and work. Continue Reading
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 includeContinue Reading
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