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The Changing Places Consortium launched its campaign in 2006 for those who cannot use standard accessible toilets. This includes people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, as well as older people.  Each Changing Places toilet provides: a height…

Whizz-Kidz provides work placements to disabled young people in two ways - either a company will offer us a placement and we'll find someone to fill it, or you can get in contact and ask us for a specific placement and we'll do our best…

The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to get mobile by exchanging their mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. The car is used by, or for the benefit of, the disabled person. This does not mean that the disabled person needs…

Employ Me is Mencap’s own employment programme. We have developed it with people with a learning disability so we know that it works. Employ Me is designed to help people with a learning disability to learn new skills and to find work. Employ Me are…

Work Skills Days are a valuable opportunity to meet employers and friends, to learn about and consider future career paths in a social environment. During the event, you will: undertake interactive workshops, work as a team and individually about CV building, career planning and disability…

Orpheus provides supported housing and a diverse curriculum of performing arts, vocational and life skills to young adults with physical and learnng disabilities. Students learn a variety of skills, from the basics such as washing-up, cooking and managing personal finances to accessing the community and…

The Imperial War Museum offers live audio-described tours of some of its galleries for visually impaired and blind people. The tours last approximately 40 minutes and are available seven days a week during museum opening hours. Tours for maximum of two people. Carers welcome. To…