MENCAP
Mencap is a UK charity for people with a learning disability. MENCAP support their families and carers, too. They want the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
MENCAP Support Group
Mencap’s closed Facebook Group is a support network for families who have children with additional needs:
This group shares useful information, activities and top tips for parents & caregivers of children who have special educational needs and parents & caregivers will also have opportunities to support and talk to each other.
The group can be joined by following the steps below:
1. Families simply complete the attached Terms & Conditions Form and email it to: raksha.patel@mencap.org.uk and Rachel.ashcroft@mencap.org.uk
2. Search for Mencap’s Facebook Page on Facebook and then select the ‘Supporting Each other – Newham’ group
3. When the completed form is received, requests to join the group will be approved
We look forward to welcoming you to this very exciting support network for families in Newham!
Upcoming Support Groups/ Workshops for families organised by MENCAP
Emotional Support for families of children aged 0-12 with a diagnosis of Autism
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Online Workshop (For parent/caregivers of children aged between 0-12 years)
Parent-led Support Group (For parent caregivers of children aged between 6-12 years with a diagnosis of Autism)
MENCAP Family Engagement Team (For parent caregivers of children aged between 6-12 years with a diagnosis of Autism)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Facebook group to connect families
Parent-led Support Group (For parent caregivers of children aged between 0-7 years with a diagnosis of Autism)