“I don’t want to die.” @itvnews investigates Adrian’s death, a man with Down’s syndrome, was left without food for 9 days in hospital and Louis, just 17, who died after his illness went undiagnosed. These are not isolated tragedies, they are part of a wider crisis as shocking figures from the @thercn show a 43% decline in learning disability nurse numbers since 2009. People with a learning disability already face stark health inequalities, and are dying on average nearly 20 years earlier than th

💬 “For me, Diwali is about light overcoming darkness” This Diwali, Vijay, our Campaigns Assistant, shares his favourite memories and what the Festival of Lights means to him. Wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Diwali 🪔 #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #LearningDisability #Inclusion Video description: Vijay is wearing a grey jumper and looks towards the camera, whilst he explains what Diwali is. | Mencap

💬 “People often think having a learning disability means you can’t work. That’s just not true.” Vijay, our Campaigns Officer, shares what he wishes more people knew about employment. With the right support, like Access to Work, jobs become accessible, and talent shines. Access to Work is help to get, or stay in work, that some people with a disability or health condition can get, this can be support like special equipment or a job coach to help you at work. #Accessibility #AccessToWork Video de

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