Working to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, and their carers, in Sutton.

Sutton
Joined August 2010
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ℹ️ Adult services parents' and carers' evening 🗓️ Thursday 2nd July 2026, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start 📍 St Patrick's Church, Park Hill Road, Wallington, SM6 ORQ 🎟️ Reserve your free space: 🔗 suttonmencap.org.uk/parentse… ℹ️ Find out more: suttonmencap.org.uk/parentse…
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To celebrate #LearningDisabilityWeek the good people at Sutton Mencap are thrilled to invite you to their FREE Summer Fair & BBQ! 21st June 2026 11:30am - 3pm 8 Stanley Park Road, Wallington, SM6 0EU @SuttonMencap
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An important update from @DrOliverLewis about today’s #SupremeCourt ruling on changes to deprivation of liberty safeguards. Read Mencap and The National Autistic Society and Mind's joint statement here brnw.ch/21x31Mq #DisabilityRights #LearningDisability
The Supreme Court has abolished the 'acid test'. Here's a short video explainer. youtube.com/watch?v=bojHxNTj…
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If you've been out of the work world for a while, we can help you get the tools and essential skills to confidently step back into work. Help with CVs, interviews and skills development is available on our 'Return to Work Toolkit course. Starts 4/6, buff.ly/MvJj7qi
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FINAL ELECTION RESULT: The count for the local elections in Sutton is now complete. The Liberal Democrats has the most seats and will maintain control of the Council. For the full results in each ward, visit sutton.gov.uk/w/local-electi…
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New job alert! We're looking for a disabled person to become our Senior Engagement Officer in the South East, working to organise events and meet ups focused on accessible transport, support campaigns, and lead on local consultations. Find out more: bit.ly/4rGtJ1V
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Disabled people’s lived experience must shape decisions about our lives. Tell us what PIP means for your freedom to travel, and help shape our response to the Timms Review: bit.ly/3O0MC0u
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🤩 We're excited to announce our upcoming Quiz Night! 🤩 🗓️ Saturday, 14th March ⏰ 7:00pm 📍 The Darby And Jone Club, Milton Hall, Cooper Crescent, Carshalton, SM5 2DL 🎟️ £14 - Includes sausage and chips or vegetarian alternative. ℹ️ Find out more at: suttonmencap.org.uk/quiz2026…
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Online safety is something we all need to consider, all the time. Join our FREE Basic Online Safety workshop to get some security knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the digital landscape and protect yourself online. Call 0208 2894700 or see bit.ly/49y7dS8
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Pop on your best Christmas jumper and get ready for an evening full of joy, signing, and seasonal sparkle with Singing Hands! 3 Dec 2024 / 6–7pm / On Zoom FREE for Members / £6.50 for non-members. Register today: bit.ly/3LZOB3X #SingingHands #WeTalkMakaton
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🗣️ Adult services parents’ and carers’ evening 📅 27th November 2025, 6.45pm for 7.00pm start 📍 St Patrick’s Church, Park Hill Road, Wallington, SM6 0RQ ℹ️ Find out more at: suttonmencap.org.uk/news/art…
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🌟Solve It Sunday🌟 Watch the video and see if you can crack the code... Worked it out? Share your answer in the comments! Get your FREE 7-day Makaton Membership trial here/at the link in bio: bit.ly/3YmScdk #Makaton #MakatonSigning #SolveItSunday
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This November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is an illness you can get if you smoke. But some people can get lung cancer even if they haven’t smoked. If you have a cough that lasts a long time or it hurts to cough and breathe, see a GP nhs.uk/conditions/lung-cance…
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On Sunday 7th September, there will be a UK-wide Emergency Alert System Test. We know loud alarms and unexpected alerts can feel worrying, so we’ve created a FREE download to help explain. Get your FREE 7 day trial here: bit.ly/3YmScdk #WeTalkMakaton
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Watch @jodie22144052’s film about getting support for her first cervical screening at age 40. youtube.com/watch?v=zOq_a2BY…  Please share  #LearningDisability #CervicalScreening #ReasonableAdjustments
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Solve It Sunday Watch the video and see if you can crack the code... Worked it out? Share your answer in the comments! Get your FREE 7-day Makaton Membership trial here: bit.ly/3YmScdk #Makaton #MakatonSigning #SolveItSunday
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It is becoming more vital to have a Maths Functional Skills or GCSE qualification. Having a Maths qualification opens so many doors for you, both in employment and for Higher Education. Apply now and get the qualification you need, for FREE! See buff.ly/rMicqKH
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