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		<title>Thomas tells us why we should use our vote &#8211; and how</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/05/thomas-tells-us-why-we-should-use-our-vote-and-how/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 13:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Voting&#8230;.what is it? Voting is making a choice between a number of people or a choice on a certain issue - and showing support for it. This often involves a choice between several different people standing for election. The person voting decides who they think will be the best person for their local area. Later it is up [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Thomas gives us the lowdown on Local and General elections</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/05/thomas-gives-us-the-lowdown-on-local-and-general-elections/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 15:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Local elections are different to national elections. The people who stand in local elections have a different job title to anyone standing in a national election – better known as a ‘General Election’. A person standing or elected in a Local Election is called a Councillor. These elections come round every four years. They are usually [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A guide to voting for the first elected Mayor of Liverpool</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/05/a-guide-to-voting-for-the-first-elected-mayor-of-liverpool/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:18:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>thomasbutler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week is very important. This is because, for the first time ever, Liverpool is one of 12 major cities in the UK choosing a new Mayor in the city for the next  four years. The Localism Bill is the reason the Government has allowed 12 cities to have elected mayors. More information on this Bill [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amy&#8217;s Blog: What I have been up to this week</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/04/amys-blog-what-i-have-been-up-to-this-week/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone! Here is what I have been up to: Last Monday I went to the disco with my boyfriend John. It was really fun. I got a new laptop last week. I like playing games on it. Me and mum fight over it because I want to play games  all the time! I babysat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get your skates on – for free!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/04/get-your-skates-on-%e2%80%93-for-free/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People with a learning or physical disability can enjoy free ‘learn to skate’ sessions at Altrincham Ice Rink (South Manchester). A six-week course is taking place, every Tuesday, from May 1. Carers and support workers are also invited to join in the fun for free. To qualify for this course, you must be aged between [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Winners of Mencap Liverpool&#8217;s Easter Raffle!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/04/winners-of-mencap-liverpools-easter-raffle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:02:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to all the winners of our Easter raffle, which we drew at our fundraising meal at Mayur restaurant on 4th April. Here is a list of the lucky few: Weekend break to Blackpool for up to 6 people – Becky Pilkington A 7 day complimentary pass for the ‘Harbour Club’ in the Crowne Plaza [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amy&#8217;s Blog &#8211; sorry it&#8217;s a little late!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/04/amys-blog-sorry-its-a-little-late/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last week I was in Little Red Riding Hood. It was really fun. I also watched other plays. I have also been on a trip to the ford factory. They donated £600 to Mencap Liverpool. After, we went to Morrison’s for lunch. On Friday night I went to a disco and Jemma slept over. I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PCP Planning Day &#8211; Celebrate the benefits of Person-Centred Planning on April 18</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/pcp-planning-day-celebrate-the-benefits-of-person-centred-planning-on-april-18/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/pcp-planning-day-celebrate-the-benefits-of-person-centred-planning-on-april-18/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:34:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1888</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you experienced the benefits of Person-Centred Planning (PCP)? You are invited to the PCP Planning Day &#8211; a day of celebrating, sharing and building – on Wednesday, April 18. This important event is for self-advocates, carers and support providers to share their views on how planning has worked and what can be done in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spice Up Your Spring! Fundraising Meal and Raffle</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/spice-up-your-spring-fundraising-meal-and-raffle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/spice-up-your-spring-fundraising-meal-and-raffle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1871</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Liverpool are holding a fundraising meal to help raise money for the charity.  The meal is being held at Mayur Indian restaurant on Duke Street, Liverpool. As well a  3 course meal which includes a free drink, there will be live entertainment from local singer Anna Corcoran and a raffle with some amazing prizes to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brian&#8217;s Blog: An Evening at Host</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/brians-blog-an-evening-at-host/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/brians-blog-an-evening-at-host/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1863</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday 14th March I went out for a very enjoyable meal at Host Restaurant in Hope Street. This was an opportunity for me to meet new and existing volunteers from Mencap Liverpool. I met some volunteers outside the Mencap Liverpool office at 6.00pm and then we walked and met other people at the restaurant. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gaze the stars at Sudley House &#8211; special stargazing event on March 23</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/gaze-the-stars-at-sudley-house-special-stargazing-event-on-march-23/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/gaze-the-stars-at-sudley-house-special-stargazing-event-on-march-23/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1879</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You can see the stars up close at a special stargazing event on March 23. Whether you are an amateur expert in astronomy or you have never looked through a telescope before, the &#8216;Stargazing at Sudley House&#8217; event will give you the opportunity to learn more about the stars and our night sky. Staff from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Amy&#8217;s Weekly Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/amys-weekly-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/amys-weekly-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:33:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1856</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name is Amy and I volunteer for Mencap Liverpool every Monday. Each week I am going to be writing a blog. On the weekend I went for a meal with my mum, Marc and Laura. I had stew and mash, it was yummy! I have been rehearsing a play that I am going [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Would you like the chance to work? New initiative for young people in Merseyside (aged 16-25)</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/would-you-like-the-chance-to-work-new-initiative-for-young-people-in-merseyside-aged-16-25/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/would-you-like-the-chance-to-work-new-initiative-for-young-people-in-merseyside-aged-16-25/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:18:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1780</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Young people with moderate learning disabilities are being offered the chance to gain valuable job skills, thanks to a new Barnardo’s initiative. ‘A Chance to Work’ is a short course providing fast-track, on-the-job training for young people, between 16-25 years, in Merseyside. This practical course will equip you with the skills and confidence to move into [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Follow the yellow brick road and meet the Wizard of Oz with Company of Friends – 8-9 March</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/follow-the-yellow-brick-road-and-meet-the-wizard-of-oz-with-company-of-friends-%e2%80%93-8-9-march/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/follow-the-yellow-brick-road-and-meet-the-wizard-of-oz-with-company-of-friends-%e2%80%93-8-9-march/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:18:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Treat yourself and your loved ones to a magical trip to the theatre, while supporting a good cause, this week. Company of Friends, a theatre company for adults with learning disabilities, are putting on a special performance of The Wizard of Oz on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th March. Each show will begin at 7pm, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Big Cuts Follow Up Event: A Chance To Have Your Say</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/big-cuts-follow-up-event-a-chance-to-have-your-say/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/big-cuts-follow-up-event-a-chance-to-have-your-say/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1759</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you want to have your say about the future of employment support for people with a learning disability? Then come along to Mencap and Mencap Liverpool&#8217;s Big Cuts follow up event this Friday. During the event we will be hosting workshops for people with a learning disability, where we will listen to your views [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mencap Spring Fair &#8211; Crosby</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/mencap-spring-fair-crosby/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/03/mencap-spring-fair-crosby/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1754</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mencap Active day service in Crosby are holding a Spring Fair on Wednesday 25th April at 1.30pm. Stalls to look forward to include: Handmade card stall Handmade jewellery stall Gardening stall Craft and sewing stall Lucky dip Tombola White elephant stall Raffle Mencap Active day service are asking for any donations of costume jewellery, unwanted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Get that “Funtastic” Friday feeling!</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/get-that-%e2%80%9cfuntastic%e2%80%9d-friday-feeling/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/get-that-%e2%80%9cfuntastic%e2%80%9d-friday-feeling/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1748</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you a carer? Find out more about the Mental Capacity Act</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/are-you-a-carer-find-out-more-about-the-mental-capacity-act/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/are-you-a-carer-find-out-more-about-the-mental-capacity-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>janallenbrade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jamie Speaks Up For World Down Syndrome Day 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/jamie-speaks-up-for-world-down-syndrome-day-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/jamie-speaks-up-for-world-down-syndrome-day-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1731</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brian&#8217;s Blog: Volunteering for Mencap Liverpool</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/brians-blog-volunteering-for-mencap-liverpool/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/brians-blog-volunteering-for-mencap-liverpool/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Living With Autism</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/living-with-autism/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/living-with-autism/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:17:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Personal Independence Payment &#8211; An Easy Read Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/personal-independence-payment-an-easy-read-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/2012/02/personal-independence-payment-an-easy-read-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:59:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lois Nash</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; the guide encourages you to give your opinion on the new benefit &#8211; if you would like to share your views with Mencap Liveprool, please call the [...]]]></description>
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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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1687</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1670</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1661</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1616</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1600</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1584</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1556</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1543</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1536</guid>
		<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>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1523</guid>
		<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>
				<category><![CDATA[Staff Blog]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1515</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1508</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1358</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1470</guid>
		<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>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1459</guid>
		<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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.mencapliverpool.org.uk/?p=1447</guid>
		<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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