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Pennine Mencap has a regular blog, where we detail the various activities and events we get up to. Often, our posts are centred around industry-related calendar events: for example, recent blog posts have discussed the importance of Carer’s Week and Learning Disability Week.

Read our latest blog here:

Learning Disability Week 2024: Do you see me?

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Jun 172 min read

Learning Disability Week 2024: Do you see me?

Learning disability week is an annual event to raise awareness about learning disabilities and the challenges people with learning...

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Feb 212 min read

LGBT+ History Month With Tom Morris

February marks LGBT+ History Month in the UK. It was founded in 2005 to Claim our past, celebrate our present and create our future, as...

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Forever Manchester’s Annual Birthday Bash

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Feb 132 min read

Forever Manchester’s Annual Birthday Bash

Tom and the choir performing at Forever Manchester's birthday celebrations Friday 9th February saw the Rhodes Bank Choir head to the...

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Feb 52 min read

Pinch, Punch, First of The Month!

Happy February. I thought it would be a good idea to use the first blog of the month to talk about the plans of the month and what we...

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Jan 293 min read

National Activities Professionals Day

26th January 2024 was National Activities Professionals day, so what better way to celebrate than to hear about what our activity...

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Introducing: the Pennine Mencap Pop-Up Charity Shop!

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Jan 222 min read

Introducing: the Pennine Mencap Pop-Up Charity Shop!

Yes, we are kicking off the new year with a brand-new venture! We are starting a monthly pop-up charity shop, hosted at Rhodes Bank...

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Jan 153 min read

Happy New Year From Pennine Mencap!

The Rhodes Bank Choir performs a carol service at a local carehome Firstly, a massive Happy new year from everybody at Pennine Mencap! As...

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Mental Health and Learning Disability: The Importance of Awareness:

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Oct 10, 20233 min read

Mental Health and Learning Disability: The Importance of Awareness:

World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals to prioritize their...

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Understanding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD): Challenges for Individuals and Caregivers

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Sep 22, 20233 min read

Understanding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD): Challenges for Individuals and Caregivers

Introduction Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) is a complex and lifelong condition that affects individuals who are exposed to alcohol in...

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Learning Disability Week: Celebrating Inclusion & Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

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Jun 19, 20233 min read

Learning Disability Week: Celebrating Inclusion & Support for Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Learning Disability Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about learning disabilities and promote inclusivity for...

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National Carers Week: Celebrating Unsung Heroes and Recognizing Their Challenges

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Jun 5, 20233 min read

National Carers Week: Celebrating Unsung Heroes and Recognizing Their Challenges

Every year, National Carers Week (5th-9th June 2023) serves as a significant opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the invaluable...

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