Mencap

Description: Mencap works with people with a learning disability to fight discrimination. It campaigns to ensure that their rights ... more

Mencap ... are recognised and that they are respected as individuals.

Newest Review: ... their horse for them and had a wonderful time. They did exercises and talked to the horse. It was wonderful to watch them. Swimming was optional. There would be helpers in the pool and a group of children. The pool was actually at the centre we worked at so it was no extra cost. A lifeguard came in to supervise although the water was only just above my waste. Armbands were supplied and all ... more

... children were watched. In the water some of them came to life and played games with us. We swam around chasing them and having water fights. I didn’t know were going on a canal boat ride. I turned up one morning signed in and was whisked away on...more

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Mencap: My holiday job (1662 words)
by - written on 28/11/01 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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Mencap is a charity that runs a day breaks scheme for parents with mentally challenged children. The scheme looks after the children in the Easter and summer holidays and is run on a day-to-day basis. It costs £5 for the children to be looked after on a normal day. When I say normal I mean a day where they children are not being taken out anywhere such as horse riding. Each child is looked after on a one to one basis. For every child there is a helper. The day is 9.30 till 3.30 and the children are supervised at all times. The helpers do get a lunch break (this is a blessing after being on your feet all day), which is 30 minutes long for lunch. On ... Read the complete review

UPDATED - Support you local society!!! (1141 words)
by - written on 21/02/01 (Very useful, 106 readings)
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First of all, I have to declare an interest. My wife used to work for mencap. I have included information in this article from their own website (www.mencap.co.uk). I would recommend you visit their site to learn more. However, real practical information based on years of actual experience comes from my wife but the views expressed are entirely mine. What does mencap do? Well, that depends on which mencap you are talking about. Confused? Many people are and don?t realise that mencap is not one organisation but many. But which ever you are talking about, they are all dedicated to one aim, to provide support for people with learning disabilities, ... Read the complete review

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