Reading Mencap is a small charity that makes a big difference supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and their carers.
Reading, Berkshire, UK
Joined March 2011
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We're deeply concerned Government is pressing ahead with plans to reduce financial support for carers by £500 million, with 150,000 carers set to lose their benefits entitlements
Help us #ProtectCarersBenefits by signing our letter to @Keir_Starmer today: go.carersuk.org/PM_letter?ut…
ALT Text on a white background reads: "150,000 unpaid carers stand to lose their carers’ benefits by 2029/30." The number "150,000" is highlighted in red. The Carers UK logo is at the bottom right.
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We are calling for the Government to immediately reconsider their welfare reform proposals to #ProtectCarersBenefits
Families who stand to lose PIP and Carer’s Allowance face losing £8,000 a year.
✍️Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister today: go.carersuk.org/PM_letter?ut…
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If you’re balancing work and care, you can now earn £196 per week without losing your Carer’s Allowance.
Find out more here: gov.uk/carers-allowance
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From today the earnings limit for Carer’s Allowance will increase from £151 to £196 per week. Our volunteer Stephanie featured on @BBCBreakfast this morning to talk about this change and how it will impact carers across the UK
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…
(Timestamp: 2h 34m)
ALT Screenshot from BBC Breakfast show Text reads: Carer's Allowance 10 million unpaid carers Source: Carers UK
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Right now, the government is consulting on plans to slash disability benefits.
And they want to know what disabled people think.
This is a crucial opportunity to make our voices heard loud and clear 📣
Respond to the consultation ⬇️
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/…
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We urgently need to see a fundamental review of Carer's Allowance. This case once again demonstrates why we need to re-assess the financial support provided to carers in a variety of situations.
theguardian.com/society/2025…
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#JustOneThing #21
Could you set up Alexa/Google Assistant for someone who finds tech difficult but could benefit? Maybe think about someone who would love to listen an audio book, reminder for meds, play fav radio or tell them day’s headlines.
#25Tips2025 rdguk.info/JustOneThing_5xEC…
ALT Photo Alexa Text Could you set up Alexa/Google Assistant for someone who could really benefit? Just One Thing
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Cancer is just one example of a health condition where the 1.3 million people with a learning disability in England are at a disadvantage because the NHS and social care system fail to meet their needs.
Everyone deserves equal cancer care @macmillancancer brnw.ch/21wQ8Z3
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♥️ Do you understand the needs of carers, or have experience of being a carer yourself? We are seeking an individual to take the lead in shaping our Carers offer in Reading, making a meaningful impact on the lives of Carers in our community.
💻 To apply: rdguk.info/HnQGz
ALT Carers Lead job
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You have until 21 December to apply for Pension Credit in order to keep your Winter Fuel Allowance this winter.
Carers are more likely to be eligible for Pension Credit, yet many do not claim it.
go.carersuk.org/3BoMEc1?utm_…
ALT Text reads: Are you entitled to Pension Credit? Check now to see if you could keep your Winter Fuel Payments
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We are pleased to hear that a vital £22.6m worth of funding from the Accelerating Reform Fund will be delivered to local authorities next week. This funding will help to support millions of unpaid carers across the UK.
Read the full announcement here: go.carersuk.org/3Zd2K0w?utm_…
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Want to keep energy costs down this winter?
Speak to the Citizens Advice Reading energy team for help.
Monday 2nd December
Whitley Community Cafe, RG2 7QA
10am to midday
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🗣️ The government is asking people to send them their views on the NHS.
We want to make sure your views are listened to.
We want the NHS to work for you.
Join in and tell the NHS what changes you want: brnw.ch/21wOqcp
ALT An image of a smiling woman with a learning disability having her heart listened to by a nurse, who is also smiling. The white text over the image reads "What changes do you want to see in the NHS?" and "Do you include me?"
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It's time for the government to tackle the Disability Price Tag. It can use next week's budget to:
💡 Introduce discounted energy bills for disabled households.
🏠 Expand the Warm Homes Discount.
💷 Fix our broken benefits system.
Email your MP today 👇
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/…
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It's disappointing that the NHS consultation isn't accessible yet for people with a learning disability, with no easy read.
We've asked for the issue to be fixed promptly so that people with a learning disability can take part.
Where's the Easy Read? ⏰
learningdisabilitytoday.co.u…
ALT A man holding an open book with the words easy read written across it. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and standing against a white background.
Reading Mencap retweeted
Nearly half of UK adults 'unaware' of Pharmacy First, survey suggests thepharmacist.co.uk/pharmacy… . Have your say :- Have Your Say | Healthwatch Reading | Reading.
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Come along to Broad Street Mall today where there is information about living and staying well on Older People's Day with @AgeUKBerks.
⏰ Here until 2pm
There are also free health checks rdguk.info/C4nRO and organisations to help with benefit and pension credit checks.
ALT Tables of charities and organisations at Broad Street Mall
ALT The Age UK leaflets and information available for older people
ALT The charity Berkshire vision table at Older People's Day today
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How do you support someone with autism or a #LearningDisability going through loss and grief?
Check out our co-produced & co-delivered Loss & Bereavement training with Expert By Experience Jess Hiles and @MeetMacIntyre
"Extremely useful" "Jess was amazing"
bit.ly/3zCatfo
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We are supporting a petition from @age_uk asking the Government to rethink its policy on Winter Fuel Payments.
The cut in support will affect millions of older people including many unpaid carers.
✍️ Sign the petition here: campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/…