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Trustee JIm Allpass stands on the banks of a lake and displays his medal

Trustee Jim powers through Ironman challenge

Reading Mencap has its own Ironman in trustee Jim Allpass who has conquered a gruelling triathlon, raising an impressive £1,760 for us! The event saw…

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Carers help shape new local strategy

Local carers have played a major role in shaping a new Carers’ Strategy for Reading, which aims to raise awareness of the issues carers face,…

A manager at Reading's Nationwide Building Society presents a giant cheque to a client of Reading Mencap and the charity's new Housing Adviser

New Housing Adviser thanks to funding from Nationwide  

Many adults with learning disabilities in Reading live in unsuitable housing or struggle to maintain their tenancies  They often lack information about their rights and…

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Over pension age? Are you missing out on Attendance Allowance?

New research by Policy in Practice finds that more than 1.1 million pension age households could be missing out on £5.2 billion of Attendance Allowance…

Could someone you know be missing out on Pension Credit? It's worth, on average £3,900 each year.

Pension Credit – extra help for pensioners

Are you single and have a weekly income of less than £201.05 or £306.85 if you have a partner? If so, you might be able…

A young man with Down syndrome and a woman are in a kitchen preparing pizza together

Are you an unpaid carer?

Are you one of the thousands of people in Reading who is looking after someone who is ill, frail or disabled? Most carers do not…

A group of clients and staff from Reading Mencap stand in front of a giant Father Christmas at Winnersh Garden Centre

Merry Christmas from everyone at Reading Mencap

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Reading Mencap.We will be closing for the festive season at the end of Friday…

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Volunteers make a day to remember

A wheely good time was had by members of our 4ME Activities Service thanks to volunteers from Grant Thornton who helped them get the most…

Learn how to make a successful benefit claim

Free workshops for carers run by Reading Welfare Rights Are you confused about what welfare benefits you or the person you care for may be…

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Updated guidance for health professionals caring for people with a learning disability and autism

The NHS has issued updated guidance to health professionals about caring for people with a learning disability and autism. It lists key points that must…

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