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		<title>Jeff: Why I Love Volunteering for Mencap Liverpool</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/jeff-why-i-love-volunteering-for-mencap-liverpool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/jeff-why-i-love-volunteering-for-mencap-liverpool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:27:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Have your say on care funding for people with a learning disability</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/have-your-say-on-care-funding-for-people-with-a-learning-disability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/have-your-say-on-care-funding-for-people-with-a-learning-disability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:46:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a learning disability? Or are you a family member or carer for someone who has? You are invited to fill out a survey, which considers how funding for social care support is changing. This is a great opportunity for you to share your experiences and have your say. Developed by the Learning Disability Coalition, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calling all budding artists! New visual art workshops for people with a disability</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/calling-all-budding-artists-new-visual-art-workshops-for-people-with-a-disability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/calling-all-budding-artists-new-visual-art-workshops-for-people-with-a-disability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Liverpool members can tap into their ‘arty’ side thanks to a series of workshops for people with a disability. Liverpool-based company Red Dot will be staging a series of FREE introductory visual art workshops, for disabled people, in February. Each workshop will take place between 10.30am-1.30pm, and will cover the following areas: 1. An Introduction [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Happy New Year Social &#8211; Tuesday 24th January</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/happy-new-year-social-tuesday-24th-january/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/happy-new-year-social-tuesday-24th-january/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Liverpool are hosting the first social afternoon of 2012 on Tuesday 24th January. We would love to see you all there for a cup of tea and a catch up! Please click on the link below for more details (poster designed by office volunteer Sarah). Happy New Year Social Poster If you need any more information, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help shape the future of services to people with profound and multiple learning disabilities in Liverpool</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/help-shape-the-future-of-services-to-people-with-profound-and-multiple-learning-disabilities-in-liverpool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/help-shape-the-future-of-services-to-people-with-profound-and-multiple-learning-disabilities-in-liverpool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parents and carers of young people and adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities are invited to help shape the future of services in Liverpool next month. Organised by the Merseycare Trust, the ‘Raising Our Sights’ events offer you the opportunity to share your views on what is working well and what needs to change. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Chance To Have Your Say On Local Health Services</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/your-chance-to-have-your-say-in-local-health-services/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/your-chance-to-have-your-say-in-local-health-services/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[January is a very important month for campaigning, as we all look forward and hope to bring about positive changes for people with a learning disability in 2012. Currently I am trying to encourage people with a learning disability to volunteer to become part of the ‘Members Council’ of their local NHS trust. By sitting on these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Welfare Reform &#8211; The Concerns</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/welfare-reform-the-concerns/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/01/welfare-reform-the-concerns/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy new year everyone! January marks an important time for us in the Mencap Liverpool campaigns team, as we get ready once again to fight for the rights of people with a learning disability. In my first blog of 2012 I am going to talk about the pressing matter of the Welfare Reform Bill, and some concerns I have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thomas&#8217; Campaigns Update</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/thomas-campaigns-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/thomas-campaigns-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Currently, Politicians known as Lords are discussing ‘The Welfare Reform Bill’ in The House of Lords. This is about the access disabled adults and children have to their benefits and money. Everything being discussed helps disabled people perform daily tasks and live independently. These possible changes being discussed by Lords are all part of something called [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update from Lydia</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/update-from-lydia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/update-from-lydia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy healthy hello Mencap Liverpool members, I want to say how impressed I was with all you guys during our recent boxing sessions. All of you picked it up really quickly and seemed to enjoy the boxing loads. And there was tons of energy in the room, I was tired just watching you guys. As you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Video from Wednesday&#8217;s Festive Fundraiser</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/video-from-wednesdays-festive-fundraiser/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/video-from-wednesdays-festive-fundraiser/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:13:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many clips I wish I&#8217;d captured from last Wednesday evening, Anna performing of  &#8217;A Case of You&#8217;, Tom&#8217;s Bohemian Rhapsody on solo(!) guitar, Dave&#8217;s beautiful version of Billie Jean and Anna closing with &#8216;Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas&#8217; were my personal highlights.  Unfortunately I was far too enthralled to get my phone out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/thank-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/thank-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We would like a say a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who attended our Christmas Fundraiser with Anna Corcoran – you helped us raise a whopping £1,300 for Mencap Liverpool!  Aside from the money raised it was a really lovely evening and we&#8217;ve already had many requests to do another event in the spring.  We&#8217;ll put the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mencap Liverpool wins top accolade for wildflower project</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/mencap-liverpool-wins-top-national-award-for-wildflower-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/mencap-liverpool-wins-top-national-award-for-wildflower-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our exciting “Touch Pods” project, which is helping people explore the wonderful world of wildflowers using digital technologies, has scooped a prestigious national award! Last week, we were presented with a UK Jodi Award for promoting accessible digital culture at a special ceremony in Swansea. Managed by ‘Access to Heritage’, the project saw young people [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Festive Fundraiser- Tickets still available</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/festive-fundraiser-tickets-now-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/festive-fundraiser-tickets-now-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get your christmas celebrations off to a cracking start with local singing star Anna Corcoran and Mencap Liverpool Tickets are selling fast but you can still buy yours online &#8211; click here to go to the online booking site The evening will be held in popular city centre venue Leaf, on Wednesday, December 7.  Liverpool singer/songwriter Anna [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Hardest Hit Christmas Campaign</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/the-hardest-hit-christmas-campaign/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/the-hardest-hit-christmas-campaign/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:56:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1469</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a stand against cuts to disability services by signing The Hardest Hit online Christmas card petition. Please click here. For more information please see our campaigns page.]]></description>
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		<title>Kevin tests a Touch Pod!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/kevin-tests-a-touch-pod/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/kevin-tests-a-touch-pod/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch Kevin test out an Access to Heritage “Touch Pod” here – www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHOylcuAs_g. Kevin couldn’t hear the sound coming out of the base pod but he could feel it. Using the Touch Pod, Kevin was able to understand where the sound was coming from and he started to play a beat on the crater pod [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Riley&#8217;s Pool Tournament</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/rileys-pool-tournament/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/12/rileys-pool-tournament/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:28:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Member Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 24th November 2011 I went with Lois and volunteers from Mencap Liverpool to play pool at Rileys. There were about 10 of us in total. We chose to play in pairs – my pool partner was Jamie who turned out to be a very good player. The first match was against Lois and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fancy a trip to the flicks? Carers and support workers go free</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/fancy-a-trip-to-the-flicks-carers-and-support-workers-go-free/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/fancy-a-trip-to-the-flicks-carers-and-support-workers-go-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1452</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a carer or support worker then you may be entitled to free cinema tickets, thanks to the Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) card. CEA Cards allow a person in receipt of disability allowance to take a carer or a support worker into the cinema with them free of charge. You can download an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take action against welfare reforms today</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/take-action-against-welfare-reforms-affecting-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-today/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/take-action-against-welfare-reforms-affecting-blind-and-partially-sighted-people-today/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Government’s proposed welfare reforms are the biggest threat to benefits and support in a generation – today you can help take action. A giant Christmas card has been organised by the Hardest Hit campaign group (Disability Benefits Consortium).  There are two weeks (deadline 6 December) to gather 10,000 signatures before the card is presented [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy Living Workshops: Recap from Lydia</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/healthy-living-workshops-recap-from-lydia/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/healthy-living-workshops-recap-from-lydia/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:25:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi guys! Just to say a great big healthy hello, to all the happy healthy members that attended the first health workshop.  I must say you guys were Awesome. Just to refresh on what we covered in the workshop on Wednesday. We talked about what it means to be HEALTHY and UNHEALTHY for you and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Would you like to knit while you natter?</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/would-you-like-to-knit-while-you-natter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/would-you-like-to-knit-while-you-natter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:52:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janetsully</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are hoping to start a &#8216;Knit and Natter&#8217; group, or even a Crafting Club, for our members and carers. This would be a great opportunity to enjoy some friendly chit-chat and meet new people, while making really useful stuff at the same time. If you are interested in getting involved please get in touch with me, Janet Sullivan, on 0151 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Raise Money, Have Fun, Get Fit- Join our Santa Dash Team</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/raise-money-have-fun-get-fit-join-our-santa-dash-team/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/raise-money-have-fun-get-fit-join-our-santa-dash-team/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:06:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1372</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There&#8217;s definitely a healthy atmosphere in the Mencap Liverpool office at the moment.  Our healthy living workshops start tomorrow afternoon (they&#8217;ll be running each wednesday 1-3pm until Christmas) and the staff are eating healthier and joining the gym! That&#8217;s because lots of us will be doing the Liverpool Santa Dash on Sunday 4th December.  We&#8217;ll be raising [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making a will / Setting up a trust for the benefit of a loved one with a learning disability</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/making-a-will-setting-up-a-trust-for-the-benefit-of-a-loved-one-with-a-learning-disability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/11/making-a-will-setting-up-a-trust-for-the-benefit-of-a-loved-one-with-a-learning-disability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1352</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you worried about how your family member with a learning disability will manage financially when you are not around to support them? You may also be keen to ensure that they continue to receive their benefits but still enjoy their full inheritance. National Mencap have organised a series of FREE seminars for parents and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort- we did it!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-we-did-it/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-we-did-it/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:29:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1327</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A week has now passed since the Mencap Liverpool team completed the Run Liverpool Marathon.  I&#8217;m pleased to say we all managed to finish (some quicker than others).  Trustee Matt Smith crossed the line in a very impressive 3 hours 18 mins.  I was next finshing in 4 hours 25, just passing Tom in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Update On Our Campaigns Work</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/update-on-our-campaigns-work/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/update-on-our-campaigns-work/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1319</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, its been a long time since i posted another blog, and i just wanted to update you on what myself and Lois have been doing and concentrating on in the Campaigns team over the last month or so. I hope your all keeping well and fighting the good fight, and if there&#8217;s any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Hardest Hit March &#8211; Manchester</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/the-hardest-hit-march-manchester/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/the-hardest-hit-march-manchester/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1315</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For more information on this, please visit our campaigns page! We hope to see you all there!]]></description>
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		<title>Autism-Friendly Film Screenings</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/autism-friendly-film-screenings/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/10/autism-friendly-film-screenings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1307</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can follow the latest adventures of hapless hero Johnny English at the blockbuster film screening with a difference! Autism-Friendly Film Screenings of British action comedy Johnny English Reborn are being shown at various cinemas across the UK, during week beginning October 14, thanks to ﻿Dimensions UK. What makes the screenings autism-friendly? The lights will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brian Stewart &#8211; Bowling with the Learning Disability Coalition</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/brian-stewart-bowling-with-the-learning-disability-coalition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/brian-stewart-bowling-with-the-learning-disability-coalition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Member Blog]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1302</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Monday 26th September 2011 I went ten pin bowling at Hollywood Bowl with people and volunteers from Mencap Liverpool along with one local MP and representatives from National Mencap and other organisations, such as the Learning Disability Coalition. I was able to talk to the invited people and tell them a little about myself, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort #6</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-6/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1264</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone, I&#8217;m thinking of renaming these blog entries &#8216;Sarah&#8217;s injury update&#8217;, as that&#8217;s what I mainly seem to talk about.  However, this week I wanted to focus more on the amazing help and support I&#8217;ve received- getting me to complete the 26.2 miles will certainly be a team effort:  It seems there are a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort #5</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-5/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1254</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Well there&#8217;s now less than 4 weeks to go and I think I&#8217;ve gone past the point of being scared!  I&#8217;m starting to run again- I managed a whole 2k around the park tonight!  My knee seems to be holding up, but I&#8217;m on strict instructions to build up slowly.  I have an exercise plan [...]]]></description>
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		<title>August blog</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/august-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/august-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janetsully</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1237</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name’s Janet and I’m the Members Liaison Officer for Mencap Liverpool. After another very busy couple of weeks in the Mencap Liverpool office, another newsletter was sent out. It’s a very good newsletter. We also have a newsletter that is written by our members called Listen Up. This past week I have written [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Marathon Effort #4</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-marathon-effort-4/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/09/2011-marathon-effort-4/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:13:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1239</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Well a week of training has since been followed by another week of enforced rest! After managing 8 miles in a fairly respectable time last Sunday, I&#8217;ve developed a problem with my right knee. Apparently it&#8217;s happened because the way I run has changed since my back problem and this is now putting stress on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brian Stewart: Trip to the Allotment</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/brian-stewart-trip-to-the-allotment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/brian-stewart-trip-to-the-allotment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1218</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On 12th August 2011 I had an enjoyable afternoon at an allotment in North Sudley Road. I was invited there by a lovely man called George, who wanted us to help clear out the weeds and plan items in his plot. I found this to be very therapeutic and enjoyable, despite the heavy rain. There [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting to know Mencap Liverpool and Planning for the Future</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/getting-to-know-mencap-liverpool-and-planning-for-the-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/getting-to-know-mencap-liverpool-and-planning-for-the-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1226</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[After a busy period of formulating and putting many campaigns into practice, the charity has once again begun to settle down ready for the next round. As a new member of Mencap Liverpool’s campaigns team, I am getting to know how the charity works, and how campaigning fits in to what Mencap Liverpool do as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Campaign Idea!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/campaign-idea/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/campaign-idea/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Member Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1203</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No sooner into my office chair did my campaigning hat place itself firmly on my head and firmly  into first gear. Over this last week, after passing through an induction and receiving lots of warm welcomes from the staff, I set down to the task of continuing to ensure this charity remains  the &#8216;driving voice&#8217; of Disabled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2011 Liverpool Marathon Effort #3</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/2011-liverpool-marathon-effort-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:36:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sarah Jones</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1192</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh dear- this really isn&#8217;t going to plan! &#160; I&#8217;ve just come back to work after being struck down by an evil virus, I&#8217;ve spent most of the last ten days sleeping and although I&#8217;m just about fit enough to be in work answering emails, I&#8217;m not good for much else so my training progress [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Facebook Page</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/new-facebook-page/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/new-facebook-page/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1185</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Liverpool now have a new events page on Facebook, which we will update with information about our socials, as well as campaigning, fundraising and awareness events, and various activities in and around Liverpool! Click here to view it and &#8216;like it&#8217;!]]></description>
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		<title>Campaigns Update</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/campaigns-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/campaigns-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Member Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1180</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Liverpool has recruited new volunteer, Thomas Butler, who is going to take the lead on helping out with campaigns. Thomas, 22, writes: I’ve been passionate about people with disabilities, and society providing them with the rights to equal opportunity, inclusion, fair treatment and choice for as long as I can remember. However, it was [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mencap Liverpool Pamper Day</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/mencap-liverpool-pamper-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/mencap-liverpool-pamper-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1175</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You are invited to relax and unwind at the next Mencap Liverpool pamper day! On Tuesday, 23rd August, we will be offering four blissful treatments – a back massage, reflexology, Indian Head massage, and/or a mini manicure – for you to enjoy. It will be relaxing time and you will go home feeling great.  Treatments [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you the parent or carer of someone with a learning disability?</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/are-you-the-parent-or-carer-of-someone-with-a-learning-disability/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/are-you-the-parent-or-carer-of-someone-with-a-learning-disability/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1168</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you the parent or carer of someone with a learning disability? Would you like to have your say about the health services you receive? On Wednesday, August 10, a meeting is being held to discuss making health services better for people with learning disabilities. The meeting will give you the opportunity to share your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brian Stewart: Our Trip To The World Museum</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/brian-stewart-our-trip-to-the-world-museum/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2011/08/brian-stewart-our-trip-to-the-world-museum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:48:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Member Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1162</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Friday 29th July 2011 I went on an enjoyable trip to World Museum Liverpool with some of the staff and volunteers from Mencap Liverpool. I learnt about different creatures they have in the aquarium section, such as crabs and starfish. I was also given an opportunity to handle these creatures. This was more enjoyable [...]]]></description>
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