Manchester Mencap
Who We Are
Manchester Mencap is an organisation representing the rights and interests of people with learning disabilities and their carers.
How We Started
In 1974 there was a group of parents of people with learning disabilities in Manchester who were worried that there weren’t good enough services for their sons and daughters.
These parents started Manchester Mencap to try and improve the services available in Manchester.
From working with only a few families in 1974, Manchester Mencap has grown a lot. We now work with more than 300 families. We give free membership to anyone with learning disabilities who lives in the Manchester area.
Our Mission Statement
Manchester Mencap aims to;
GET IMPROVEMENTS to laws and regulations that affect people with learning disabilities.
WORK FOR excellent local services for people with learning disabilities and make sure that the services work together.
PROMOTE the rights and opportunities of people with learning disabilities.
PROVIDE excellent services for people with learning disabilities including residential care, day and community activities.
TEACH professional people (e.g. doctors) and the general public about the possibilities and needs of people with learning disabilities and their families.
WORK with everyone possible so that people with learning disabilities can be full members of the community.
Manchester Mencap, Crossacres Resource Centre,
1 Peel Hall Road, Manchester, M22 5DG
Tel: 0161 4379465