Mencap is the voice of
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
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If you are a journalist and work in Northern Ireland and you have a story that you are researching, or you wish to speak to us about Mencap's work then get in touch.
Who to contact
Karen Gilgunn - Senior Communications and Influencing Lead Mencap NI:
- Telephone: 02890 691 351
- Email: karen.gilgunn@mencap.org.uk
Alternatively you can contact our PR Team in London:
- Telephone: 020 7696 5414
- Out of hours telephone (for urgent press enquiries): 07770 656 659
- Email: media@mencap.org.uk
- Visit: www.mencap.org.uk/media-centre.
See our press releases
Take a look at some press releases for Mencap in Northern Ireland by clicking the heading below to reveal links to the articles.
Press releases
Ulster University Success for Student with Learning Disability
Mencap NI Appoint New Director for Northern Ireland
RTE Toy Show Appeal Fund Mencap NI Youth Programme
People with a learning disability support the community by working throughout the covid-19 pandemic
Bethany Firth Supports Toyota Parasport Fund
Mencap NI call for equal access to healthcare for people with a learning disability
Join little hero Isla at the Mencap NI Superhero Walk Sponsored by City Sightseeing Belfast
Learning Disability Training for NI Ambulance Crew
Mencap NI use virtual reality technology to support voting in Council Elections
Mum Claire Takes on Marathon Fun Run for Mencap NI and son Odhran
Mencap NI launch support programme for families and children with a learning disability
Mencap and GLH Invest £6M Into NI Housing Service For People With a Learning Disability
Matthew’s Mum Ready and Set to make the miles for Mencap
Public invited to get ready and set to ‘Move it for Mencap’
HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Mencap NI Children’s Centre in Belfast
Mencap NI Link Me Celebrations
Mencap staff in Omagh trek The Camino Way
Ministers Launch New Flagship Mencap Centre In Belfast
Rory McIlroy Visits Mencap Centre In Belfast Following £500K Donation
Aaron takes on Belfast City Half Marathon for Mencap and Son Billy
Mum’s Little Hero Walks for Mencap NI
Mencap NI Calls on Businesses to Employ More People with a Learning Disability
More accessible healthcare needed for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland
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