What does the Organisation mencap do?
The services we provide range from round-the-clock care to helping someone join in with local leisure activities, providing advice and information on things like employment and education, helping someone to live independently for the first time, and even things like reporting a crime to the police.
What is mencap in health and social care?
Mencap believe that people with a learning disability must also have choice and control over where they live and how they are supported. Care and support can range from a few hours to 24 hours a day.
Who do the Royal Mencap Society support?
We are Mencap Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers. Our vision is a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included.
Are mencap a charity?
In 2006 Mencap celebrated 60 years as the leading UK charity for people with a learning disability. In 2008 Mencap rebranded as part of the plans to make Mencap a more modern and dynamic organisation.
What is Mencap now called?
Since 1969 the Society has been commonly known by the abbreviation “Mencap” (presumably from Mentally Handicapped) and, in 2002, its full legal name was shortened to the Royal Mencap Society.
How is Mencap funded?
There are different ways to fund Mencap services. Your local authority can pay us directly, or you can pay for your own support using a personal budget. You can also pay for support using your own money, or funding from your family.
What is Mencap called now?
How can you access Mencap?
The Learning Disability Helpline is the easiest way to find out about Mencap support services available in your area. Contact the Learning Disability Helpline or use our search function to find services near you.
What is Mencap short for?
Since 1969 the Society has been commonly known by the abbreviation “Mencap” (presumably from Mentally Handicapped) and, in 2002, its full legal name was shortened to the Royal Mencap Society. In 1955, the Society opened its first project, the Orchard Dene short-stay residential home.
What is Mencap in the UK?
Website. www.mencap.org.uk. The Royal Mencap Society is a charity based in the United Kingdom that works with people with a learning disability. Its Charity Number is 222377.
How much does the CEO of Mencap earn?
Read to 2021 annual report Our current Chief Executive started in her role in January 2020. Her remuneration in the year, including basic pay, pension and benefits, was £199,575. The salary of our Chief Executive is set by the Board of Trustees and is based on an external job evaluation and benchmarking.