Columnist – Ruben Carol
People should, of course, have a choice to use a wheelchair or not. But it seems to me that sometimes people choose not to use a wheelchair out of fea…
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Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
In February, Mencap launched the Myth Busters - a group of people who are living life with a learning disability, challenging misconceptions and provi…
Columnist – Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Chloe Smith MP
When the Prime Minister appointed me as the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work back in September, I was honoured. I couldn’t wait to get st…
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
2021 was a year with both highs and lows. It was challenging in terms of coronavirus and the lockdowns, and I found it incredibly tough, but I’ve also…
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
“We want the UK to be the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.” That is Mencap’s new vision which is part…
Columnist – Ruben Carol
The problem with parking. As an expatriate from the USA, I am surprised to be constantly seeing stories and posts, either naming and shaming bay ab…
Columnist – Ciara Lawrence
People with a learning disability can face severe health inequalities throughout their life – which often start in childhood. In December 2020, M…
Ciara Lawrence – Columnist
With the start of the New Year, it’s important to think about what we want in the 12 months ahead. For many people, January is a fresh chance to focus…