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What is Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms that can affect appetite, development, and behaviour. It is rare, and affects around 1 in 15,000 people.
One of our Mythbusters, Harvey Price, has Prader-Willi syndrome. Watch our video to find out about Harvey.
Time to think about booking your winter vaccinations
Research <span>Research is a way of finding out information which could come from books, or asking people what they think. </span> shows that people with a learning disability <span>A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.</span> are more likely to become seriously unwell from winter illnesses, including the flu and pneumonia.
GP surgeries across the country are starting to send reminders out to those most at risk, asking them to book their winter vaccinations from October.
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What is Jess's Rule?
Jess's Rule is a patient safety plan by the Department of Health and NHS <span>The NHS is the National Health Service. The NHS gives free healthcare to everyone in the UK and includes things like your GP (doctors) surgery and hospitals. </span> England to encourage GPs to rethink a diagnosis <span>A diagnosis is when a medical professional like a doctor has said you have a certain illness or condition.</span> if a patient sees them three times with the same symptoms or concerns, or if they have escalated.
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You'll find everything including clothing, accessories, collectables, homeware, vinyl and much, much more on our eBay shop.
What is Universal Credit?
In this video one of our Learning Disability Helpline advisers explains Universal Credit.
Walk 80km for Mencap's 80th anniversary
2026 is Mencap's 80th anniversary and we’d like you to get involved <span>Involved is being included in something or taking part in something.</span> by walking 80km across the month of September to support people with a learning disability and their families.
Current room vacancies for people with a learning disability
Mencap support services
Mencap provide supported living <span><img alt="A man sitting with a man in a wheelchair in his own home" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="5e9b3ec6-7c61-4c40-8f9a-c4b70f1313bb" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/Home%20inspection%2010.png" /></span> <span>Supported living is when you live in your own home with support from staff. People who live in supported living have a <a href="https://www.mencap.org.uk/easyread/what-tenancy-agreement"><strong>tenancy agreement</strong></a>.</span> and personal support services for thousands of people with a learning disability across the UK.
This video featuring David, highlights the importance of person led support.
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