Harrow Mencap

Harrow Mencap

At a glance

Causes

  • Campaigning
  • Children / families
  • Human rights
  • Learning disabilities / difficulties
  • Local / community
  • Men
  • Physical disabilities
  • Social care
  • Women
  • Young people

Other details

Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

Harrow Mencap is the primary campaigning organisation and the leading voice and provider of personalised services for people with learning disabilities in Harrow. 

We work with over 500 people each year offering a lifetime of personalised care and support from childhood through to older age.

We run a number of grant funded projects promoting inclusion, participation and community engagement.  We support people with learning disabilities, helping them to speak up on issues ranging from welfare reform, health, transport, voting and housing. 

Involving people is at the heart of the way we work.  People who use our services feel a strong sense of ownership because they are involved at all levels of service provision and provision.  We are passionate about enabling people to have their voices heard and become active citizens.

Activities

Harrow Mencap delivers a range of services such as:

  • Community Solutions - providing personal care, outreach, Saturday Club, holiday club and supported breaks
  • Day Opportunities - providing a wide range of activities for enjoyment and to develop independence
    • Children & Young People's Services
    • Pinner Green Activity Centre
    • Harrow Activity Centre
    • Cedars Day Opportunities
    • Skill Up
  • Advocacy & Engagement - Advocacy can help you understand your rights and the choices you have.  They can help assist you to speak up about the care you receive. Our Advocacy 1st advocates can help you with Independent Care Act Advocacy, Health Advocacy, Children and Young People's Advocacy and Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA).

As a campaigning organisation our aim is to challenge and campaign for the rights of people with a learning disability, physical disability or other disadvantage and their families, influence decision makers and bring about change. Our campaign work underpins all that we do.

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