Mencap in Northern Ireland

17/11/2025

📣 Parents and Tots is coming to Derry/Londonderry! 📣
We are so excited to announce that we are launching our Parents and Tots sessions in Derry/Londonderry! 🙌

We are having a launch event in St Columb’s Park House on Wednesday 19th November from 10:00am - 12:30pm. So if you are a parent of a child aged 0 - 5 years with developmental delay we would love if you would join us!

To register your interest, contact our Family Support team at familysupport@mencap.org.uk

16/11/2025

❗️ REMINDER❗️
There is just over one week left to have your say on the Department of Health’s public consultation “We Matter”.
It is so important that as many people with a learning disability, their families and carers from across Northern Ireland share their thoughts on the learning disability service model.
Follow the link here for more information 👉 https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/consultations/learning-disability-service-model

14/11/2025

Friday Funday! 🌟
Today we had FitMinds Coach Ronan in delivering a move and play session with the children in our Children’s Centre!
Each week as part of our programme Ronan will be delivering sessions in the Belfast Mencap Centre to the parents and children we support!
Thanks to the generous funding from Omaze UK we can deliver health and fitness sessions to people we support across Northern Ireland!

13/11/2025

Thank you to the wonderful team at Studio 2 who are putting on a play to support Mencap NI! 🎭

Catherine, from our community team, got to go down and visit the amazing people involved and we cannot thank them all enough for their hard work in organising this amazing show.♥️

If you haven't got tickets yet, it is coming up in a week and will be a wonderful evening to attend for a good cause!

You can get tickets now at the link here 👉 https://www.studio2derry.com/class

11/11/2025

📣 Calling all Dads and Male Carers 📣
We want you to join us at our next event in the Mencap Centre in Belfast!

Come along to another amazing evening full of fitness and fun, along with a chance to connect! Our first event was such a success and we cannot wait to do it again! 🙌

This group is open to all dads and male carers and there will be a great fitness session led by a personal trainer 💪

The group will take place at the Belfast Mencap Centre on Monday 17th November from 6:30pm - 7:45pm!

Book your space now through the link below!👇

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=UNBN7Z7jDk6pmUCX-a-xZaikTGqIsF1DuB646J079SlURENGMFJHV1ZWUE9WTlY4SEMyQ0k1S1o1Ui4u&route=shorturl

06/11/2025

📣 Parents and Tots is Back! 📣
Our Parents and Tots sessions are back at the Mencap Centre in Belfast! 🎉

Sessions take place each week on Wednesdays from 10:00am until 12:00pm!

Register your interest to join us now by contacting Vicky at Victoria.Rocks@mencap.org.uk

06/11/2025

06/11/2025

03/11/2025

Exciting News at the Mencap Centre! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that Caring Breaks has officially moved into the Mencap Centre! Last week, we warmly welcomed them with a coffee and chat to get to know each other. 💬

It’s heartwarming to see so many young adults and parents—who once attended our Early Years Centre—now benefiting from the short-break respite care that Caring Breaks offers. We are delighted that our building is transforming into a vibrant community hub!

This collaboration opens up exciting opportunities and possibilities for us to work together. We look forward to making a positive impact and supporting families in our community. Stay tuned for more updates on this partnership!

03/11/2025

“You have changed my life” - 🥹

We’re so proud of our Mencap Myth Buster, , for her incredible journey on 💃

💬 Mencap Chief Executive, Jon Sparkes OBE says: “Ellie has done a fantastic job of showing the nation what people with a learning disability can achieve when they’re given the spotlight to shine – she’s always got a 10 from us.”

Thank you to Vito for dancing with such kindness, proving that when we include everyone, everyone shines💜

Ellie, you’re a trail blazer and have inspired so many people with a learning disability to do what they love. We can’t wait to see what’s next 🙌



Image description: A photo of Ellie and Vito smiling towards the camera, in front of a green confetti background. Ellie wears a pink and orange sequin dress and Vito stands behind her, holding her hand. He is wearing a pink shirt and orange trousers.

02/11/2025

Do you have a passion for supporting people with a learning disability to have their voices heard? 📣

Then we want you to join us at Mencap NI as a Community Advocacy Worker! 🙌

In this role you will provide one to one, and group advocacy support to people with a learning disability so they can feel empowered to have their voices heard!

You will work as part of a team to work towards the goals and targets of the “Right Support Right Time” programme in partnership with Inspire

Apply now through the link below! 👇

Senior Community Advocacy Worker:
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/33666/senior-community-advocacy-worker.html

Community Advocacy Worker:
https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/33668/community-advocacy-worker.html