Mencap NI

Everything we do is about supporting the 42,000 people with a learning disability and their families in Northern Ireland.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

In response to recent reports that Rory McIlroy donated his latest tournament winnings to Mencap, Grainne Close, Director of Mencap Northern Ireland, shared this statement.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Today we had the All Party Group on Learning Disability in Parliament buildings hosted by Chair @DannyDonnelly1

@Economy_NI officials attended to provide an overview of their current provision and an update on their review into Post-19 legislation.

We were delighted to welcome Niall from Longstone school who attended to represent his peers and ask questions relating to transitions and to discuss the challenges he has faced. He wants to see better support for young people going forward. Niall spoke so well and impressed all the MLA’s and attendees.

@Kelmba @MaoliosaMcH

[Pivotal @pivotalpolicy]

"Without sustained investment, healthcare inequalities will only widen, leading to more preventable deaths and poorer quality of life for people with learning disabilities." Karen Gilgunn (@gilgunk) of @Mencap_NI writes for Pivotal Platform. https://t.co/BnRx0nT8Vh

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

20 wonderful years of Joanne!! We are so lucky to have you working with Mencap and delivering awareness training to organisations across NI.

Here's to 20 more. Congratulations 💐

[Barry McMenamin @barrymcmenamin]

Where else would I be this afternoon but celebrating @McDonaldJoanne 20th work anniversary with @Mencap_NI @mencap_charity. The mug says it all.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Thanks to @DianeDoddsMLA & @petermartindup for meeting with us today and discussing next steps and actions. Our sector needs to be respected and supported. The voice of people with learning disability needs to be heard!!

[Carers NI @CarersNI]

Thanks @petermartindup @DianeDoddsMLA for meeting groups impacted by DOH core grants process. 259 groups applied for a piece of £1.8m. 25 groups successful. No carer groups funded. Some charities will cease altogether due to this loss of funding, others will reduce services.

[NI Commissioner for Children and Young People @nichildcom]

Packed boardroom at NICCY HQ this morning for roundtable discussions on advancing equality for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

@ChrisNICCY @EqualityCommNI @ChildLawCentre @Mencap_NI @SENreformNI @CalebsCauseNI @AutismNIPAPA @altram_org

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Great to also catch up with @AndrewMuirNI @stewartcdickson @PaulaJaneB this afternoon to discuss key issues and funding. Thanks to all for stopping to chat. #InclusionMatters

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

We’re at @allianceparty conference this morning. Great to chat to @KateNicholl about issues affecting people with learning disability and how her role as economy lead within the party can support the work we do. #InclusionMatters

[Learning Disability Pride @LDPride]

🚀 Meet Kerry! She’s super excited about Learning Disability Pride! 🎉

As a trustee & working group member, she’s making a big impact. Kerry has so much to be proud of—& we’re incredibly proud of her! 💪✨

What are you proud of? Tell us below! 👇💙 #LDP25 #ProudOfYou

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Thanks for highlighting the issue @GerryCarrollPBP

[Gerry Carroll @GerryCarrollPBP]

Today I met with representatives of Carers NI, Mencap and Brown and O'Connor (representing Positive Life) to discuss the latest round of cuts to the Community and Voluntary sector through the core grant funding.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Yet again some of the most vulnerable within our society have been failed!!

[Carers NI @CarersNI]

16 charities who are members of the Coalition of Carers in Northern Ireland representing thousands of vulnerable people including children, carers, those with chronic diseases and disabilities have issued a joint statement in response to the recent DOH Core Grant Funding process:

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

@CalebsCauseNI @moneillsf @little_pengelly @CArchibald_SF @niexecutive He seems to be enjoying himself alright!! 👏🏻

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

📣 Are you the parent / carer of a child with disabilities or additional needs aged 0 - 16 years in Northern Ireland? 📣

The Northern Ireland Childminding Association (@NIChildminding) is undertaking research to understand families' childcare needs and would like to hear from you.

Click the below link to complete the survey and enter our prize draw. ⬇️

https://t.co/fyQXuzT2kF

We welcome your views to inform future service provision.
Survey closes 7th March 2025.
Thank you for your time.

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

#ThankYou 💕

[Mencap @mencap_charity]

1/3 Over £61,000 has been donated to Mencap by more than 4,000 amazing people after hearing Alexander Dragonetti’s story.

Want to join in? Donate now here: https://t.co/EFjVHBnNJY

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Fantastic reception yesterday in Westminster with our network partners and MP’s hosted by @MarshadeCordova. We spoke with locally elected MP’s and their representatives about issues affecting people with learning disabilities in NI.

We are so proud of our colleague Eoin who spoke to MP’s about his journey through education and employment, to his role as Campaigns Assistant today.

Great to share this with @HaightonThomas @carrickgateway @LDPride Ballymena and District Gateway Club Fermanagh Brightstars 💕

Thank you to @SorchaEastwood @allianceparty reps Niamh and Cherith for stopping by and to @carlalockhart @eastantrimmp @JimShannonMP also

[Mencap NI @Mencap_NI]

Our Policy and Influencing team heading to Westminster with our NI Network partners for @mencap_charity parliamentary reception this afternoon. Looking forward to speaking with our elected reps from NI on key issues affecting people with Learning Disability.