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🚨 Social care is in crisis. In Spring 2023, it was reported that 434,243 people were still waiting for an assessment, a review of their care plan or revised care and support. ⏰ For many, the wait is over 6 months.

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3 years

We are delighted to announce that...🎺 Harvey Price is our new ambassador! ❤️ We are incredibly excited to have Harvey as part of the Mencap family. Welcome Harvey! 🚆🐸 @KatiePrice #HarveyAndMencap

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Star of #LineOfDuty @tommyjessop has joined us to answer your questions! 🤩 Hit play ▶ on the video to hear him talk about being on TV's biggest show. 📺 Find out Tommy's favourite scene ❤, who his funniest co-star is 😂 and what he keeps in his freezer! 🥶

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Aaron wants to raise £3000 to prove people wrong. 👊 He is running the @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon . He wants you to know that having a #LearningDisability definitely doesn't mean you can't achieve your dream. 💭 Will you support Aaron? 👈 #RunWithUs

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From an Oscar to an MBE! 👏 Congratulations to Mencap Ambassador James Martin on being made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year's Honours list today! 💜

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"I am George. I am a dancer, a singer, an actor and a runner. I am not my learning disability." Having a #LearningDisability means something different and unique to each person with a learning disability. Listen to George Webster explain what it means to him 🙌. #HereIAm

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We are so excited to see our fantastic ambassador George Webster become a presenter on @CBeebies . 😃 Congratulations, George from everyone here at Mencap! 🥳 You are a brilliant role model so it is great you will have the chance to introduce yourself to so many people. 👋

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3 years

🚨EXCITING NEWS🚨 Our NEW CBeebies House presenter, George will be starting soon! ❤️ He loves cooking and dancing, and he can't wait to be your friend. 🥘🕺🤗

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He only went and did it! 👏 Aaron has proved them wrong. ❤️ He has finished the @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon . In five hours and nine minutes. 🕑 We can't explain how proud of Aaron we are. Congratulations Aaron. 🙂 #LondonMarathon #TeamMencap

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Matthew is thought to be the only funeral director with #DownSyndrome in the UK.🎩 He is respected for the utmost care he puts into his work. People with a #LearningDisability , like Matthew, have a right to work just like anyone else. Like if you agree. ❤️

'Thank you for making dad's funeral so special'

Matthew Jacques is well-known around Melton Mowbray and says his disability does not stop him from working.

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The #Skyscraper review most precious to @TheRock was from @Journeys_Film who has a disability. "People with disabilities don’t want their disability to define them, and Will’s doesn’t define his character." - @Journeys_Film . Great to hear @TheRock ! 😀❤👏

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We were really touched this morning when we saw a @JustGiving page by @RedditFreeFolk had been set up in aid of us in celebration of our Ambassador Kit Harington's many years of hard work on #GameOfThrones .❤️ Thank you to all who have donated. So kind. 🙏

Honouring Kit Harington's dedication and commitment to Game of Thrones

Help Steven Garner raise money to support Mencap

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3 years

Thank you @jowhiley for speaking so passionately about your sister Frances’s experience. All people with a #LearningDisability must be prioritised for the vaccine now. We hope Frances makes a full recovery soon.

Whiley: 'It's been the worst week of our lives'

Jo Whiley was offered a vaccine before her disabled sister, who is now "fighting for her life" with Covid.

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4 years

Lee is 52 and a kitchen porter. He loves running and all that.❤️ Having a #LearningDisability doesn't define Lee. 🙅 He is running the @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon for his 22nd time! 🎽 Lee wants to raise £1000 for Mencap. Can you support Lee? 👈

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4 years

⚡️Have you heard the news?⚡️ Alex, brother to Laurent and cousin to our talented ambassador #KitHarington , is running the @VirginMoney #LondonMarathon ! Support Alex to create real change for people with a #LearningDisability like Laurent - 👈

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2 years

Here's #MencapMythBuster George to wish you all a Happy Learning Disability Week! 🥳 We'll be celebrating all week with stories from people with a #LearningDisability . 👍 Why not celebrate with us? Tag us in your posts and use #LDWeek22 to let us know what you're up to! 😀

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3 years

Harvey has agreed to be our ambassador! 🎉 @katieprice told us that she is so proud of Harvey wanting to make a difference. ❤️ Harvey wants to be a voice for young people with a #LearningDisability . #HarveyAndMencap

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8 years

Learning disability has been invisible for too long. Now it’s time to see it. Support #HereIAm Understand more here:

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6 years

Brilliant news! 🎉 The Government says all #Health professionals need #LearningDisability training. It is what we have been campaigning for! 🙌 But it is vital that people with a learning disability are a part of this. 💬 Hear from #TreatMeWell campaigner Michelle:

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5 years

"This donations page lifted my heart and brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful gift to receive....how generous of all of you." Read a lovely message from #KitHarington to those who donated to us in recognition of his work on #GameofThrones . #GoTtoGive

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3 years

For the 9000 people who emailed their MP. 📧 For our incredible ambassador @JoWhiley . 🙌 For everyone who has campaigned with us. 🙋‍♀️ Here's a message from @HarryRoche11 to you all. 📣 Thank you so much. ❤️

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2 years

Congratulations to our fantastic ambassador #GeorgeWebster ! 🎉 George is one of the @RadioTimes Top TV 100, a list of people who helped change entertainment for the better in 2021. 🤩 In September, George became the first @CBeebiesHQ presenter with #DownSyndrome . 👏 Amazing!😀

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Happy Birthday Edge @U2 . 🎂 We all hope you have a beautiful day!! 🎉 Here's a special message from @ciarale01 . Thank you for everything you do to support Mencap!

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Down's Syndrome is way more than just a diagnosis or definition. ✍️ Each person is unique with their own dreams, interests and talents like anyone else. 👍 Hear from @BairstowLiam about what having Down's syndrome means to him. #WeAreMencap 👇

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2 years

Meet the #MencapMythBusters . 👋 18 people who will show the world what living with a #LearningDisability is like. 👍 Ambassadors who want to challenge wrong ideas. 🙅‍♀️ Activists who will campaign for change. 🙌 Listen. 📣 Ask. 🙋‍♀️ Learn. ❤️ 👈

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4 years

Aaron has set off for his @virginmoney @londonmarathon challenge! 🏃‍♂️ A little rain isn't going to stop him from proving people wrong today! 🌧 People with a #LearningDisability can achieve anything! 💪 #TeamMencap

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1 year

We're so excited to announce Mencap Myth Buster #GeorgeWebster is publishing his debut picture book 'This Is Me' on Thursday 2 March. George said: "I hope 'This Is Me' will prove that our stories need to be told for all the children and families in the world."

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HRH, The Duchess of Edinburgh attended Mencap's health inequalities summit today at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, to learn more about the healthcare inequalities faced by people with a #LearningDisability . 1/4

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5 years

"People with a learning disability need to be accepted and to be valued." Meet George - a dancer, a park runner, and now a Mencap ambassador. ♥️ He wants to create real change👍, so people with a #LearningDisability are treated the same as anyone else. #HereIAm

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“You’re good at this dawg.” Five-star praise from #ShiaLaBeouf for Mencap's @HarryRoche11 during his interview with the stars of #ThePeanutButterFalcon .🙌 Changing the way #LearningDisability is seen! Watch the full interview: 👈 #HereIAm @SignatureEntUK

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4 years

@OwenJones84 "I don't want people to see me just as a learning disability person, but to treat me like a human being." - Richard We believe that people with a #LearningDisability should be able to have meaningful jobs and be paid the same as anybody else. We should all be treated equally.

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3 years

It is incredible news that the #JVCI has advised @GOVUK to offer everyone on the #LearningDisability Register the #CovidVaccine . If you have a learning disability and want the vaccine, urgently talk to your GP to make sure you are registered. Read more:

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4 years

Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay2020 ! ❤️ We have a special message from our Ambassador and Chief Cheerer George Webster! 😊 Please tweet us your photos. 📸 Let's celebrate this amazing day together. 🥳

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4 years

👋Guess what?👋 Lucinda and Nikki are back!👩‍👧 This time, they are talking about an incredibly caring and vital role - nurse!🏥 Why not try it too and have some fun with #Makaton ? #HereIAm #TreatMeWell @makatonlucinda

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"Don't let anyone tell you any different, we can all dream big, and we can all do it!" George has always loved acting. 📽️ He recently got his first film role in @SAM_FilmUK . George wants to tell you that people with a #LearningDisability can have the jobs they dream of. #LDWork20

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“Thank you to Her Royal Highness for supporting me to run my first ever marathon. I loved every minute." ‍🙏 #TeamMencap 's Tom thanks the Countess of Wessex ( @RoyalFamily ) for joining him for the @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon . 🏃‍♂️ Support Team Mencap: 👈

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💬 We asked people with a learning disability to share their experiences of the ‘R’ word. They were so upset and traumatised by the word, they didn’t want to speak about it on camera. This is what they told us. 📢 Challenge it. Report it.

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4 years

"Can you sign Christmas tree?"🎄 Do you have that festive feeling already? ❤️ Is your Christmas tree up yet? 🎅 Today we join @makatonlucinda and Nikki by their beautiful Christmas tree. Why don't you have fun with #Makaton too? 👍 #HereIAm @MakatonCharity

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3 years

People with a #LearningDisability are six times more likely than the general population to die from #Coronavirus . But they are not in priority group six for the vaccine. This has to change - they need to be a priority. Email your MP now: 👈

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9 years

Valentine’s Day is here, so let’s celebrate the can’t-stop-smiling power of love #CelebrateTheLove http://t.co/YmCZfTZV2Z

Love doesn't discriminate, let's celebrate love #CelebrateTheLove

Share this video and celebrate the love #CelebrateTheLoveCelebrate the brilliant, all-embracing, unpredictable, life-changing, liberating, confidence-giving,...

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6 years

Retweet if you think, like us, this video is absolutely beautiful ❤💜❤💜 #LearningDisability #Family

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3 years

Well done, Amanda! 👏

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2 years

We are thrilled to announce... 📣 The fantastic @tommyjessop has become our latest ambassador! ❤ "I hope through this role I can help Mencap keep doing what they do best” he said. 💬 Welcome Tommy! 😀 We will be announcing more ambassadors soon - keep a look out! 👀

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4 years

"Over the last 34 years I have not done it, so rock on!" Richard has a #LearningDisability and voted for the first time ever today in the #GeneralElection2019 . Did you vote for the very first time day? Share your story with us using the hashtag #LDVote19 .

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"But I am so proud to be Down Syndrome, so proud." Listen to Berge, this World Down Syndrome Day, discussing his life and what matters to him. #WDSD19

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4 years

We recently heard some news from @makatonlucinda . ❤️ Lucinda is recovering from an operation. 🛌 So we decided she definitely deserved a treat! What could be better than a video from her hero? The one and only Mr Tumble. 👋 We hope you feel much better soon Lucinda. 👧

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3 years

Say hello to Jess. 👋 She has had the #CovidVaccine 💉 and wanted to share her experience. 💬 Even though Jess hates needles, she was excited to get the vaccine. 🙋‍♀️ She is looking forward to things getting back to normal, including hugs! ❤️ Thanks for sharing, Jess! 👏

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10 months

We’re delighted to announce Mencap Myth Buster Harvey has become a @GWR title holder for the longest train drawing (II). Harvey, who lives at National Star College, has completed the mammoth 21.3m long and 1m high drawing of a @TLRailUK train!👏

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11 months

Mencap Myth Buster George shared this video with us for Learning Disability Week. "This Learning Disability Week, let's focus on what we can do, not what we can't do." 💜 @NHS_RobW @CBeebiesHQ

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Autism is a lifelong condition, but it is more than just a diagnosis. ✍️ It means something unique and different to each person with autism. 👫 👬 👭 Hear from Jack ( @MrJW18 ) 💬 about what it means to him. Find out more about #Autism : #WeAreMencap

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4 years

Don’t forget you can cheer on #TeamMencap virtually tomorrow by turning #SideBySide up and getting involved in the dance! Send us your own dance moves to the song by using #TeamMencap . We would love you to get involved with our @virginmoney @londonmarathon cheer anthem!

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"If you carry on using the R-word, it's like emotional bullets at us." Richard is right. The R-Word is never acceptable. 🙅‍♂️ It's discriminatory and it really does hurts. Please think before you tweet or speak. Words do have an effect. 🗣️ #AntiBullyingWeek

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4 years

Time to put on those dancing shoes! 🕺 @andrewdancer97 is hosting his very own.. ‘Boogie-thon’, as part of #MoveForMencap on Wed 22 July at 4pm on Facebook Live 15 different dance styles, switching every 1.5 minutes! 🤯 Want to support Andrew? Visit

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"And on that journey of course at first he didn't know anyone, and now, you know, he's made lots of friends here." Matt, who has a #LearningDisability , has now completed 100 runs at @parkrunUK . Thank you parkrun for bringing people together through sport. 👏 #HereIAm #TeamMencap

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It’s Learning Disability Week! 💜 This week is all about challenging misconceptions about life with a learning disability, with people across the country busting myths & showing what they can achieve. We are excited to see the stories you share so please tag us! #LDWeek

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4 years

Thank you BGC Partners for your incredible £75,000 donation from your #BGCCharityDay . ❤️ This support from your @bgcpartnerscharityday will help people with a #LearningDisability to take part in our Round the World Challenge. Thank you for making such a difference. 🙌

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4 years

Ellie Goldstein from Essex has become the first model with #DownsSyndrome to pose for Gucci Beauty. 👗 Her photos will also be in Vogue Italia this month. 📸 What an amazing achievement. 🙂 Read her story here. 👇

Teen becomes first model with Down's syndrome to pose for Gucci

'I'm really proud of the photoshoot and would love to be famous.'

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@mencap_charity

5 years

We think Seb ( @carolineplayle ) would be an incredible News Reader. Retweet if you agree! 😀 Like if you think, someone should offer him the opportunity. Hint, hint, hint...👍

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What a joy to have my @bbcrb studio taken over (again!) by the brilliant Seb and his mum @carolineplayle this morning at 0820. Talking about going to big school, new uniforms and how Seb wants to read the news! #star @Bath_Mencap

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Our Patron, the Countess of Wessex ( @RoyalFamily ) joined #TeamMencap runner Tom for part of his @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon challenge today. We really appreciate her incredibly kind support of #TeamMencap . ❤️ Support #TeamMencap : 👈

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Are you running the @virginmoney @LondonMarathon ? Now is the time to create real change.💥 Join Aaron, @MikeyCobban , @AyshahTull and #RunWithUs . Let's prove that people with a #LearningDisability can achieve anything! Join #TeamMencap : 👈

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4 years

For Learning Disability Week 2020, we want to celebrate the incredible friendships and connections that make up our #MencapFamily - and show how important they have been during lockdown. Tell us your lockdown friendship stories and we’ll share them with the world! #LDWeek2020

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5 years

Here's some wonderful Wednesday cheer for you 😍. The incredible George Wildgust celebrated his 77th birthday last month 🎉 and is believed to be the oldest person in the UK with Down's syndrome. He says dancing keeps him young! 🕺. What a legend 👏

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#Monday morning is here, get through it with your friends: http://t.co/HeF48dzXGr #FriendshipDay http://t.co/LCNer06nwe

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'When Harry (and Ciara) met Zack' and The #PeanutButterFalcon family on the red carpet for the UK premiere @tpbfalcon . "Spread your feelings, follow your heart and follow your dreams". Wonderful words from the film's star ✨ #HereIAm @SignatureEntUK @HarryRoche11 @ciarale01

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Thank you for training hard. 👟 For never giving up. ❤️ For wanting to make a real difference. ✨ Words can't express how we feel about #TeamMencap . We are truly honoured to have had such incredible and inspiring people run the @VirginMoney #LondonMarathon for us! Thank you.❤️

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Just like you...I have dreams and ambitions. 💭👊 I also have a #LearningDisability . Will you run with me? 🏃 We are really proud to be the official charity for the 2020 @LondonMarathon ! Find out more: 👈 #HereIAm #TeamMencap

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“I hate it when people go, ‘That’s a brave choice, casting a disabled person.’ No, it isn’t. It’s a good choice." - @Adam_Pearson . How do you feel representation of disability needs to change on screen and in film? #HereIAm

Adam Pearson calls on casting directors to be bolder when ...

UK actor and campaigner stars in satire 'Chained For Life.'

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4 years

We're really excited for the 'Gavin and Stacey' special! Mencap ambassador Mat Horne is supporting our Christmas campaign to combat #loneliness for people with a learning disability. You can support here: ❤️ #gavinandstacey

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4 years

Sam has an important message.👋 We agree with @SamZebedee that everyone is different and different is definitely good. 👍 We all have our own hopes and dreams. We all have something incredible, worthwhile and meaningful to bring to society. 🙌 Like if you agree. ❤ #HereIAm

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We’re delighted to kick off Learning Disability Week by announcing that our Myth Buster Heidi has become a @GWR holder for the most celebrity birthdays identified in three minutes – recalling an astonishing 70 birthdays!👏 [1/3]

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This is fantastic @DrAmirKhanGP . ❤️ Reasonable adjustments are small 🤏 changes that make a big difference. 👍 It gives someone some extra support where needed. 🙂 Take a look at our #EasyRead : 👈

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I’m off to a care home that caters for adults with learning disabilities to give the residents the Covid-19 vaccine this afternoon These people would find it too much to come into one of our clinics, so we are going to them Reasonable Adjustments

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Congratulations to @HeidiCrowter95 & James Carter who got married on Saturday. 👰🤵 They were one of the first couples to have their wedding following lockdown restrictions being lifted. 💒 Watch their beautiful wedding ceremony here 💕

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It's #WorldBookDay !📚 Mencap Myth Buster George Webster has published his first picture book, titled 'This Is Me!' Get your copy today! @scholasticuk @NHS_RobW

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We would like to wish the Duchess of Edinburgh a very happy birthday! 💜 The Duchess of Edinburgh has been a committed and supportive patron of Mencap for over 20 years now, helping us to raise awareness of the needs faced by people with a learning disability. [1/2]

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🙌The Government's consultation on #LearningDisability training for health care professionals is open. 🙌 ✨This is your chance to create real change.✨ Make sure that the training is everything that it should be. Have your voice heard - 👈 #TreatMeWell

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"Can you sign 'Reindeer'?" 🦌 @makatonlucinda is back ❤ and this time she is joined by her brilliant brother Zack. 👨‍👧‍👦 Lucinda will be having fun with some festive feeling Christmas 🎅 Makaton this month. What is your favourite thing about #Christmas ?🎄 #HereIAm #MakatonAdvent

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Want to see @MikeyCobban dye his hair pink? 💟👦 Like to know more about his experience of working with children with a learning disability? 👍 Want to see a cheeky clip of @HarryRoche11 presenting at our @NewBalanceUK event? 🎤 Watch Mikey's video 👇

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The decision to move to a residential college or supported living is not one families take lightly. But the right support can make a huge difference for someone with a #LearningDisability . We wish Harvey and @KatiePrice all the best for a smooth transition to his new college.

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3 years

Tomorrow's front page: Katie Price makes heart-wrenching decision to put disabled son Harvey into care

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3 years

Today is #NursesDay ! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ We want to say a huge thanks 🙏 to #LearningDisability nurses everywhere. You make a massive difference to people with a learning disability who need medical care. 🏥 Here are just a few people who wanted to say "thank you" today. ❤

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Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay !💜 Many of you have signed up to take part in our Rock Your Socks campaign by wearing socks that stand out to raise vital funds for Mencap. Don't forget to tag us in your posts as we would love to see them!

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Running marathons is all Nimesh has ever wanted to do. His life dream is to run a marathon abroad. Nimesh, like Aaron, wants to prove people wrong! People with a #LearningDisability can achieve anything. It is just about social inclusion. Support Nimesh:

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What if going to the hospital was like this? For many people with a #learningdisability , it is. Find out more about our #TreatMeWell campaign.

Treat me well

Sign up here: https://www.mencap.org.uk/TMWsignupTreat me well is our campaign to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital....

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🎡 Here We Are London! 🎡 We are the official charity of the 2020 @LondonMarathon . 🙌 Let's transform attitudes towards #LearningDisability . ❤️ Learn the Makaton like @TommyJessop and help us to spread the word! 💬 Visit: 👈 #HereIam #TeamMencap

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We have big news... 🥁 Joe Wicks ( @thebodycoach ) is training his family as they are joining #TeamMencap !❤️ His dad, Gary, and his brother, George, are running the @VirginMoney @LondonMarathon ! We will let them explain more.😉 Support Gary and George: 👈

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4 years

This is Harry ( @HarryRoche11 ). 👋 Harry has a #LearningDisability . He has a passion. ♥️ A passion for History. 🏰 Let's talk #HistoryWithHarry .😃 #TheTudors

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We are delighted our chief executive @EdelHarris has been awarded an OBE by The Queen. 😀 Her years of service to the public sector, charity, and to people with a #LearningDisability have been recognised with this incredible honour. 👏 Many congratulations, Edel Harris OBE! 🎉

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Sally is 54 and has a #LearningDisability . She loves nothing more than playing her piano. 🎹 Sally treats us to wonderful mini concerts. Today's is in honour of @iammrvandy . 🎩 P.S. the piano is out of tune, not Sally! Her beloved piano is in need of an upgrade. 🎼

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Let's put #LearningDisability front and centre this year and transform attitudes. ❤️ We are the official charity of the 2020 @LondonMarathon ! Help us spread the word and learn the Makaton like #JodieWhittaker ! 💬 Visit: 👈 #HereIAm #TeamMencap #DrWho

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The wonderful @makatonlucinda is currently recovering from her operation. 🏥 Our lovely Ambassador George has stepped in to help out with all things #Makaton in her absence. ❤️ He is talking all thing space today! ☄️ Where would you go in a spaceship? 🚀 @MakatonCharity

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5 years

What does having a #LearningDisability actually mean? 🤷 As it is #LDWeek19 , we thought it was the perfect opportunity to ask some people with a learning disability what it means to them. 🤔 Here is what they had to say.👇 #LDWeek19 #HereIAm

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5 years

Is this romance at a whole another level?❤️ David surprised his girlfriend, Saris Marie, at their high school football game with a beautiful sign, flowers and balloons to ask her if she would be his sunshine and come to homecoming with him. She said yes!

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5 years

Do you think like Alice that @ShirleyBallas should use #Makaton on #Strictly ? @ciarale01 completely agrees!👍 If you do too retweet our tweet using #SurelyShirleyCan Let's make this happen for Alice!🙏 @MakatonCharity @MakatonYou

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5 years

@amandalglennon @CraigRevHorwood @ShirleyBallas @BrunoTonioli @MOTSI_MABUSE Just for me @ShirleyBallas please! It would be amazing for Makaton Users if one of the judges signed , and you are Alice @MakatonYou favourite judge! @MakatonCharity @mencap_charity #strictlysigning

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Ki is two and has Down's Syndrome. On a flight he was invited to the cockpit by Captain Weis, a pilot retiring after 35 years, and given the Captain's personal wings.✈️ Ki was overjoyed and signed "Thank you."❤️ Like for three cheers for Captain Weis!🙌

Pilot retiring after 35 yrs gives wings to central Florida toddler with Down syndrome

An American Airlines pilot retiring after 35 years gave his wings to a Florida toddler with Down syndrome after his final flight.

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9 years

It's your last chance to join the #HearMyVoice movement. Do it today before it's too late: http://t.co/vpdAnZO5JT http://t.co/5aPkMJKuAa

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3 years

Do you know about #ReasonableAdjustments when you are in hospital? 🏥 If you have a #LearningDisability , you have a right to ask for things like extra time for appointments. ⌚ It's about you getting the best medical care. 👩‍⚕️ Learn more: 👈 #TreatMeWell

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7 years

We want a world where people with a learning disability have the same access to meaningful paid work as everyone else. RT to agree #LDWeek17

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Everyone has a right to live independently as they grow up. With the right support, people with a #LearningDisability can lead happy and healthy lives. 🙌 Tune in now to watch @KatiePrice and her son #Harvey during an important time in Harvey's life as he becomes an adult. 📺

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