Sounds like Brent Mencap don’t support people with a learning disability anymore! ​

Wrong! We make sure they and family carers are supported by social prescribers for advice about benefits, housing etc if needed, Brent Mencap still offers creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These continued and evolved since Covid. 

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Recently, 67 people enjoyed 200 group events (385 hours and 1343 participations). WinterWarmFest sessions included yoga, art, ceramics, poetry, singing, cooking, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, a new Chat café from Mid-January, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. 56 new people and 22 known people also received individual support and advice. 

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This was funded with donations, our savings and short-term grants from Brent Council, Awards for All, Sport England, The Mayor of London and lastly the Community Cost of Living Fund for WinterWarmFest. 

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Fingers crossed we will get longer term funding for 3 years soon. That means more self-advocacy, creative and wellbeing activities and support for family carers. We/our self-advocates will share our findings and lived experiences more widely. Brent Mencap will influence service providers and decision makers to make Brent Healthier and Fairer.