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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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All about our Day Services

At Reading Mencap we like to go the extra mile to make sure everyone who attends our day services has a good day. We aim…

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Our 60th Anniversary Celebration

We are very excited for our 60th anniversary celebrations at Reading Minster on Friday 24 June at 7pm. Not only is our Diamond Celebration on…

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Reading Mencap holds Double Jubilee Celebration

Reading Mencap is holding an extra special double celebration in June to mark both Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and our 60-year Diamond Anniversary….

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Hear Our Voice speak out about Reading

Hear Our Voice have been sharing what they value most about living in Reading at Your Place Our Place. They’ve been giving their input into…

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We love getting out and about

Members of our ME Day Services love getting out and about and even better when we don’t end up at our intended destination! We were…

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Everything in the garden is rosy

Thames Water also sent us an army of volunteers for two days to help us put together the bench and trugs, paint the fence, tidy the garage, cut the grass, paint doors, clean the swing and install the water butt.

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What’s growing in the garden?

It’s going to be great fun watching the garden grow. Members of our ME Day Service at Alexandra Road have been busy potting up tomato,…

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We’re creating a rainbow mosaic

We’re using all the colours of the rainbow to create a very special piece of artwork to celebrate Learning Disability Week. Art and Creativity –…

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Three Cheers for Ned

A massive thank you to Ned, who has made a very generous donation of £330 to Reading Mencap. What a star! “I didn’t want anyone…

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Blogs

A woman wearing a pink top, blue leggings, white trainers and a blue hat is jogging along a dirt track. in the woods.

Louise’s marathon challenge to support Reading Mencap!

January 30, 2025

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

Trustee Jim powers through Ironman challenge

July 15, 2024

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Carers help shape new local strategy

July 5, 2024

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   

April 12, 2024

An older man is sitting at a desk with paperwork and using a calculator.

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

March 12, 2024

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

January 10, 2024

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

Are you an unpaid carer?

January 5, 2024

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

December 20, 2023

A large group of people are playing wheelchair sport

Volunteers make a day to remember

October 12, 2023

Learn how to make a successful benefit claim

October 5, 2023