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Mencap Liverpool & Sefton

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Mencap Liverpool & Sefton is a local learning disability charity – we’re affiliated to but independent of Royal Mencap.

We are holding an Open Afternoom on Wednesday 17th April 2024 between 1pm and 4pm.

Well we will have members of our Mencap Members Voice and our staff team available to show you around, answer any questions and let you know how to become a member, or hire a room, or work together moving forward or just to have a chat.
If you would like to come please ring Jo on 07552 345649 or email jo.bruce@mencapliverpool.org.uk

We specialise in working with adults who have mild-moderate learning disability and who often have little or no support.

We’re not a support provider –  we provide activities and services for people who don’t have a Health & Social Care budget, the services are designed as a stepping stone so that people can move on to other things once they’ve resolved their issues and built up their confidence, self-esteem, life-skills and positive support network.

What we do

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Adults (18+) who have a mild-moderate learning disability – this does not need to be diagnosed but the individual needs to consider themselves to have a learning disability.

We only work with people who live in Liverpool or Sefton.

Please don’t refer a person if they don’t have a learning disability. This delays people getting to the right help for them. Ring us if you’re not sure.

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We visit people who are referred to us – normally in their homes or somewhere local and familiar to them. During the first 6-12 weeks we work more intensively to help the person deal with the problems which triggered the referral. We normally do this by way of informal advocacy, helping the person to successfully access and engage with other agencies. We also introduce them to our activities which helps reduce their social isolation, build confidence, self-esteem and friends. Our Directions Programme helps our members to learn about all the skills they have to contribute and the different ways that people with a learning disability can get paid employment.

How to refer

Message on Facebook or email contact@mencapliverpool.org.uk. Anyone can refer as long as you have the consent of the individual- we also encourage self-referrals.

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  • See Facebook for the latest information and activities at Mencap Cottage at 6-8 Mariners Road, Sefton, L23 6SX.

Tuesday

  • Mencap Meet up – a chance for member to meet up, find out what’s coming up
  • 10.30am – 12.30pm Community Gardening sessions at Mencap Community Cottage, 6-8 Mariners Road L23 6SX. If you would like to get involved just comment on Facebook or drop Marianne our Community Coordinator an email on marianne.manson@mencapliverpool.org.uk
  • New Members Group at Mencap Community Cottage every Tuesday 1pm – 2pm starting Tuesday 2nd April 2024. Call Jo 07552 345649 or Jeanette on 07552 524162 to find out more

Wednesday

  • Easy Read checking at 10.30am? at Mencap Community Cottage in Crosby (Mariners Road L23 6SX)
  • 1.30-2.30pm Zumba at Mencap Cottage L23 6SX. Free and open to all

Thursday

  • 10am-12pm Tennis at Liverpool Tennis Centre L15 4LE. £4.50 a session Call 07435 755140 for more information 
  • Walking Group
  • 6-9pm Thursday Club. Something different each week.
How can I access this service?
Fill in the referral form online. Ring or email us if you’re not sure. Anyone can refer as long as you have the consent of the individual- we also encourage self-referrals
When is this service open?
Office hours January 2024 – Wednesday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm
How much will it cost me?
The majority of our work is free to access, with the activities and social groups being about £3.50 a session. As a condition of our current funding we have to show who we’re working with and so we need to see proof of ID (such as a birth certificate) and proof of benefits such as a letter about PIP or ESA.
What should I expect?
It normally takes around 2 weeks for us to get in touch after we receive a referral – we’re a small charity.
Social media

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What groups of people is this for?
People with a learning disability
What age groups is this for?
16-17 18+
What areas of the city is this for?
People from anywhere in the city

Contacts

Mencap Liverpool & Sefton, , ,
https://www.facebook.com/mencapliverpool

 

 

Delivered in partnership with

Healthwatch Liverpool
Citizens Advice Liverpool