Sheffield Mencap

We are a registered charity working in Sheffield to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities and their families.

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

‼️ We are winding down our use of X ‼️

Please follow us on our other channels:
👉 LinkedIn @ sheffield-mencap-&-gateway
👉 Facebook @ SheffieldMencapAndGateway
👉 Instagram @ sheffieldmencapgateway
👉 YouTube @ sheffieldmencapandgateway9679

Thank you 👋

[Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS FT @SHSCFT]

Last weekend Adam and Mandy, both experts by experience, took part in the @LDSuperLeague in Sheffield.

Learning Disability Super League aims to promote health, happiness and inclusion through sport 🏉

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

😃 Catch up with all the latest news, stories and updates from Sheffield Mencap and Gateway in our Autumn newsletter!
😃 Get your copy here: https://t.co/i5QTMQhD1J

[Community Living Magazine @CommLivingMag_]

My son can get a pass to ride a roller-coaster and wear a sunflower lanyard to get support in a shop – but a visit to a hospital emergency department proves both distressing and fruitless @Ian_Goldsworthy
https://t.co/5lljvyhMRS

[Sheffield Volunteer Centre @VolunteerSheff]

📢 Our September bulletins are jam packed with interesting volunteer roles with @SheffieldMencap @BookmarkCharity @dragonflytweets @FriendsBrook & many more! Take a look here: https://t.co/QaNUiTAxaJ or pick up a copy from our office. ☺️

#sheffield #sheffieldissuper #volunteer

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

🐴We have been selected as a chosen charity in the #skybeteborweek this is the Community Sweepstake Race that will be running at 15:35pm at @yorkraces on Saturday!
🐴We are pleased to announce the horse running for us is called Forza Orta! Keep an eye out on @itvracing!

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

😋 Our members enjoyed cooking some tasty meals at Mencafé today - thanks to a generous donation of £4,848 from @MorriFoundation which allowed us to buy a new oven!
🙏 Thank you Morrisons, you’re welcome to join us for a meal in Mencafé anytime!

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

If you feel unsafe or are in danger whilst out and about, please use the Sheffield Safe Places map (https://t.co/Y8JWaA6lhJ) to find your closest Safe Place.
We are here if you are concerned about attending any of our services or need support. You can call us on 01142 767757.

[Tommy Jessop @tommyjessop]

I hope you have had a happy #learningdisabilityweek and hopefully we will all celebrate being seen and being heard and being valued, with no barriers. @mencap_charity @DSAInfo

[Learning Disability Pride @LDPride]

It’s Learning Disability Week…

DO YOU SEE ME

Do you see me, in this quiet space,
A mind that dreams, a heart that races?
Behind these eyes, a world so vast,
Where thoughts and hopes are built to last.

Do you see me, beyond the label,
A spirit strong, a soul that's able?
To touch the stars, to reach so high,
To spread my wings and learn to fly.

Do you see me, not the disability,
But the boundless depth of my ability?
To love, to laugh, to live, to be,
A unique reflection of humanity.

Do you see me, in every challenge faced,
In every triumph, every hurdle traced?
A journey marked by courage, grace,
A life unfolding, finding place.

Do you see me, in your heart and mind,
A person whole, not one confined?
Together, let us break the chain,
See the light in every grain.

Do you see me, as I see you,
A world of colors, not just the blue?
Embrace the difference, hear my plea,
In every soul, do you see me?

#LDW24 #doyouseeme

[Ismail Kaji @IsmailKaji]

I am so proud reading my article and the others too. It’s important people with a learning disability are able to spread the word. what can make a difference is, I would like all Political Parties to speak out on our behalf. @BigIssue @mencap_charity

[The University of Sheffield @sheffielduni]

Our Social Accountability in Medicine programme, led by @DrJoThompson1, provides a unique learning experience for third-year medical students.

Students in community placements collaborate with organisations like @SheffieldMencap to help those with learning disabilities.

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

👀 Weston Park Museum is hosting our free Learning Disability Week drop-in workshops:
👉 19/20/21 June: 11am–12:30pm & 1:30pm–3pm
Get creative with portraiture & poems. Open to all
👉 22 June: 10am - 3pm
Arts, games & films for children & families
👀 Photo display up till June 30

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

⚽️ Friendlies Wanted ⚽️

⚽️Our Norfolk Lodge Lions and Lionesses are both on the look out for local friendly games!

⚽️If you are interested then please contact and let's sort a kickabout out! Please Retweet 🙏

#football #friendly #sheffieldissuper #Sheffield #Learningdisability

[Rose Xu @rosie_jxu]

.@SheffieldMencap is bringing #RockYourSocks to #Sheffield for the second time, raising awareness about learning disability.

#WorldDownSyndromeDay is March 21st every year.

Read more about it @ShefNews
https://t.co/HrIJwREXAs

#rockyoursockssheffield #fundraising #charity

[ShefNews @ShefNews]

@SheffieldMencap launches its annual ‘Rock Your Socks’ campaign this month.

It aims to raise awareness for individuals with learning disabilities like Down’s Syndrome.

Read more about the campaign below!

#Sheffield #RockYourSocks #DisabilityAwareness

https://t.co/FQYHj4dqC7

[Julie Seabourne @Jul1eBr1tton]

@vicwhittamITV We had ours on 💙💛

[Victoria Whittam @vicwhittamITV]

Sheffield Mencap is encouraging people to wear their brightest socks to celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay today. The ‘Rock Your Socks’ campaign runs every year. Over 9,000 people in Sheffield live with a learning disability.

[Sheffield Mencap @SheffieldMencap]

🧦 Happy #RockYourSocks day! Celebrate #WorldDownSyndromeDay by sharing photos and videos of you rocking your funkiest socks with #rockyoursockssheffield to be entered into our prize draw!

[VeryPC @verypc]

We're excited to be supporting @SheffieldMencap amazing #RockYourSocks day, which helps raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Our team is wearing VeryPC socks today and we're proud to be donating to this wonderful cause 🧦

Join us & make a contribution too➡️https://t.co/WkUR6TOWuX