Archive for February, 2012
Get that “Funtastic” Friday feeling!
A brand new social day is being launched for adults with a learning disability, their carers and support staff, in Liverpool. ‘Funtastic Fridays’ offers a variety of activities for you to enjoy, including pool, karaoke, films, sports, Wii games and table tennis. A community café will be available on site for those who want to [...]
Are you a carer? Find out more about the Mental Capacity Act
Are you a carer? Would you like to find out more about the Mental Capacity Act? Then you should head along to one of the ‘Mental Capacity Act (2005) – What does it mean to you?’ events, which are being held in March this year. The sessions, which are open to the public and free [...]
Jamie Speaks Up For World Down Syndrome Day 2012
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, Mencap Liverpool asked long-standing volunteer Jamie Meyrick to talk about his life and what having Down Syndrome means to him. To see Jamie’s video, check out our YouTube channel. The aim of World Down Syndrome day is to raise awareness of Down Syndrome, as well as to celebrate [...]
Brian’s Blog: Volunteering for Mencap Liverpool
I enjoy being a volunteer for Mencap Liverpool very much. Since I started here in March 2011 my confidence and self-esteem have improved dramatically. My main tasks in the office are inputting data on the computer, updating databases, etc. I have also helped at events such as The Big Cuts event, The Hope Street Feast [...]
Living With Autism
To mark their 50th birthday, the National Autistic Society are conducting their largest survey to date of people with autism and their carers. The aim of the survey is to get a really sense of what they lives of people with autism in the UK are like. If you would like to complete the survey, [...]
Personal Independence Payment – An Easy Read Guide
The Department of Work and Pensions have produced an easy-read guide to the Personal Independence Payment and what the new assessment will involve. Click here to view it – the guide encourages you to give your opinion on the new benefit – if you would like to share your views with Mencap Liveprool, please call the [...]
Jeff: Why I Love Volunteering for Mencap Liverpool
Ever wondered what our volunteers get up to when working in our office? Check out longstanding office volunteer Jeff talking on our YouTube channel about what he does when volunteering for Mencap Liverpool, why he loves it and about the upcoming projects he is going to be involved in. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact [...]
