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Friday 10th July 2026



Today we were delighted to attend the University of Liverpool Medical School's annual Thank You Event, recognising the organisations helping to educate the next generation of doctors. For the past 13 years, Mencap Liverpool and Sefton has proudly worked alongside Dr Fiona Greeley and the University of Liverpool and Mersey Care, supporting people with learning disabilities to deliver awareness training to future doctors. Our members share lived experiences to help students understand that good healthcare is about more than medicine—it's about listening, showing respect, treating people as equals and seeing the person before the diagnosis. A very special thank you goes to Fiona. For over a decade she has been one of our greatest champions. She has never seen our members as people to talk about but as experts by experience whose voices deserve to be heard. Alongside her work as a GP and Senior Clinical Lecturer, she has spoken at our conferences, joined us on the radio, opened doors, created opportunities and always believed in what our members can achieve. Over 4,000 medical students have now learnt directly from people with learning disabilities because Fiona believed our voices belonged in the lecture theatre. Fiona doesn't just teach person-centred care—she lives it. Thank you for your friendship, your encouragement, your unwavering support and for helping our members feel seen, heard and valued. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and for our dedicated team of members who deliver this training. Read More

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Friday 10th July 2026



A huge thank you to Carol and the Elektric Apple for inviting us to watch You Are My Sunshine. From the moment we arrived, it was clear just how much thought and effort had gone into the production. The tickets, programmes, lighting and the incredibly realistic BBC News broadcasts all helped create a brilliant theatrical experience. The acting was outstanding, with some wonderfully memorable performances that had the audience completely absorbed from beginning to end. Sometimes people only see the performance. What they don't always see are the barriers that many performers with learning disabilities have overcome to stand on that stage. Many people experience poorer health, reduced employment opportunities, discrimination and significant inequalities throughout their lives. Yet they continue to pursue their passions, develop their talents and inspire others. Last night was a reminder of why opportunities like this matter. Theatre gives people the chance to express themselves, build confidence and show audiences exactly what they are capable of. Congratulations to everyone involved in You Are My Sunshine. You should all be incredibly proud of what you achieved, and thank you again to Carol for inviting us along. 🌟 Read More

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Friday 10th July 2026



Our Outreach Champions give so much of their time, energy and enthusiasm to support Mencap Liverpool and Sefton. Whether we're delivering learning disability awareness training, speaking to MPs, meeting with health professionals, taking part in radio shows, attending community events, running information stalls or sharing our lived experiences to help improve services, our members are always willing to step forward and make a difference. So this week was a little bit different, we spent the morning on board the Pride of Sefton,  operated by The Florrie, enjoying a relaxing cruise, catching up with friends, making memories and taking in Liverpool from a different perspective in the glorious sunshine. One of the highlights of the morning was having the opportunity to learn from Anna, who showed members how to steer the boat – something that everyone thoroughly enjoyed! Volunteering, campaigning and speaking up for others takes commitment, and sometimes it's important to simply spend time together, laugh, relax and celebrate everything that has been achieved. Thank you to every one of our Outreach Champions. Your passion, commitment and determination make such a difference, and we're incredibly proud of everything you do. Thank you 💙 Read More

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Friday 10th July 2026



Check out the latest episode of Reach Out on LCR 106.7FM! This month's show is packed with two powerful conversations. 💚 Part One sees Kevin chatting to Sue, Manager of The Croissant of Inequality, and her son Ben. They share the incredible story of Sue donating one of her kidneys to Ben, the impact it had on their family and the ripples life changing events make. 💙 Part Two features Racheal Roy speaking during Learning Disability Week about the I'm In campaign, why joining the Learning Disability Register matters, and sharing her own experiences with Chloe Hiughes Learning Disability Healthcare Facilitator and Alice Griffiths Speech and Language Therapist from Mersey Care A huge thank you to everyone who took part in another fantastic edition of Reach Out, giving people with learning disabilities the opportunity to share stories that educate, inspire and make a difference. 🎧 Tune in to Reach Out on LCR 106.7FM and catch up with another brilliant show. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reach-out-july-26--72855992 Read More

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Wednesday 1st July 2026



🎉 Mencap Community Cottage is celebrating Mencap’s 80th Birthday! 🎉 Come along and join us for a fun-filled Garden Party! 🗓 Wednesday 29th July
🕙 10am – 4pm
📍 6–8 Mariners Road, Crosby
🫂 Everyone is welcome
🐶 Furry friends welcome too
♿️ Fully accessible 🎪 Local stalls
🥁 Samba band
💃 Zumba
🎵 DJ Ste
🎟 Luxury raffle
✨ And much more! Bring your friends, family, neighbours, and four-legged companions and help us celebrate 80 amazing years of Mencap. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜 #mencap80thbirthday #communitycottage #learningdisabilities #gardenparty #mencap Read More

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Friday 19th June 2026



⚽💜 What a way to finish Learning Disability Week! 💜⚽ This afternoon at @greenbanksportsacademy we were joined by the amazing Mathew and Alice from @thelfcfoundation who led a fantastic football session packed with skills, teamwork and fun! 🙌 A special thank you also to Thelma and Jane from @specialolympicsgb for joining us – it was lovely to meet you both and look forward to seeing you soon💜 The team sharpened up their football skills with some brilliant coaching before putting them into practice in a match that can only be described as... GOALS, GOALS, GOALS! ⚽🥅🔥 And of course, no session would be complete without a penalty shootout, with everyone keen to test themselves against our goalkeeper for the day, staff Hannah! 😅 A brilliant end to a fantastic Learning Disability Week, celebrating inclusion, friendship and the power of sport. Do You See Me? We certainly saw confidence, teamwork, determination and plenty of smiles this week. 💜 #learningdisabilityweek #doyouseeme #inclusionthroughsport #LFCFoundation #SpecialOlympicsGB FootballFun Teamwork GoalsGoalsGoals ⚽💜🙌 Read More

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Friday 19th June 2026



As we celebrate Learning Disability Week and this year's powerful theme, Do You See Me?, we're delighted to see our member, Rachel Holmes-Bennett, being recognised by OCS for her achievements, advocacy, and lived experience. Rachel's story highlights exactly why Learning Disability Week matters. It's about seeing the whole person – their talents, ambitions, contributions, and individuality – and recognising the value that people with a learning disability bring to our communities every day. Rachel has consistently used her voice to support others, challenge perceptions, and champion inclusion. Her recognition is thoroughly deserved, and we are incredibly proud to see her story being shared more widely. Congratulations, Rachel, and thank you for continuing to inspire others and help ensure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, and valued. Read Rachel's story here: https://ocs.com/uk/news/learning-disability-week-do-you-see-me-rachel-holmes-bennetts-story/ #LearningDisabilityWeek #DoYouSeeMe #LDWeek2026 #Inclusion #MencapLiverpoolAndSefton Read More