1/2 - Scroll to see our top tips for the Sutton Park Challenge! 🌳 Run, walk, jog or wheel — set a goal, enjoy the community, and help raise funds for people with learning disabilities. 📅 5th Oct 2025 | Sutton Park 👉 You can still sign up on the day at the registration tent!

🚨 Only a few spots left! Don’t wait - Sutton Park Challenge is nearly full 👟✨ Sign up here 👇 midlandmencap.org.uk...

🌼 The smallest kindness can spark the biggest change. Join the Sutton Park Challenge — every step makes a difference! 💪🌳 📅 5th Oct 2025 | Sutton Park 👉 midlandmencap.org.uk... #SuttonParkChallenge #SmallKindnessBigImpact

🏃‍♀️ Walk it. Run it. Wheel it. Just don’t miss it! Sign up now 👉 midlandmencap.org.uk...

We’re hiring: Interim Operational Manager – Children and Young People’s Service West Midlands | £40,995 | 12-month contract Lead, inspire & deliver services that empower children & young people to achieve their goals. Apply today: midlandmencap.org.uk...

🚀 SAVE THE DATE! Sutton Park Challenge is back 💜 🎉 All ages & abilities 🎉 Run, jog, walk, or wheel 🎉 Fun, fitness & community 📅 5th Oct 2025 | 📍 Sutton Park 👉 midlandmencap.org.uk...

Adults with a learning disability & autism have co-created an inspiring exhibition with Midland Mencap, @BM_AG, The Curious Project & Unravelled Mind Studio! Learn more: midlandmencap.org.uk...

Meet Check and Connect We’re proud to launch this brand-new initiative funded by the Fairer Futures Fund. Our dedicated team will work across Birmingham to increase uptake of annual health checks for people with a learning disability. Learn more: midlandmencap.org.uk...

👀 Looking to make a difference in children & young people’s lives? Kick-start your career as a CYP Co-ordinator in our Birmingham team! Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/4k5b3yvt Deadline: 28th August 2025 #fyp #jobopportunity #learningdisability #charity #birmingham #jobs #jobvacancy #jobsearch #job

🧵 1/3 Sensory Play Workshop for Parent Carers ✨ Join us at Ladywood Leisure Centre for a hands-on Sensory Experience designed for parent carers of children and young people with SEND.

🧵 1/3 FREE Training for Employers in Birmingham! 🚀 Are you an employer looking to build a more inclusive, diverse, & supportive workforce? Don’t miss this FREE online training designed to help employers in & around Birmingham embrace inclusive recruitment & retention practices.

🧵 1/3 Sensory Play Workshop for Parent Carers ✨ Join us on Friday 5th September 2025, from 10am – 12pm at Boldmere Road for a hands-on Sensory Experience designed for parent carers of children and young people with SEND. Delivered in partnership with Birmingham Carers Hub and Midland Mencap.

Harry Potter Studio Tour with Midland Mencap! ⚡ 📅 Date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025 Join us for a magical day out at the Harry Potter Studio Tour! 🧙‍♂️ This special trip is open to all Midland Mencap service users and their families, with coach travel included.

Sign up for the Sutton Park Challenge today!🌳 The Sutton Park Challenge is back on Sunday 5th October & we want YOU to join us! An inclusive event raising vital funds for Midland Mencap, supporting people with learning disabilities. 👉Check out the link in our bio to sign up!

All the hard work is paying off... 😭 Join us on Sunday 5th October 2025 for our Sutton Park Challenge (1k/5k/10k). A brilliant inclusive event raising vital funds for Midland Mencap, supporting people with learning disabilities. Click the link to find out more and sign up 👉 tinyurl.com/3dwx69vf

Together with @metoffice.gov.uk, we’ve issued Yellow and Amber Heat-Health Alerts across England until 13 August 2025. 🟠 Amber: South East, London, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England 🟡 Yellow: North West, North East, South West, Yorkshire and The Humber

🚤Ever explored underground tunnels by canal boat? Now's your chance! Join us for an exciting community trip in Dudley! Date: Monday 18th August 2025 Full details, costs & how to book 👉 See the flyer or contact us! 📞Call:0121 427 6404 ✉️Email:[email protected]

🧵 1/2 Country & Western Disco! 🎵 Join us for a fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and great food at Weoley Castle Community Centre! 📅 Date: Friday 15th August 2025 🕕Time: 5:30PM - 8:30PM 📍 Location: Weoley Castle Community Centre, Bottetourt Road, B29 5TE

Does your child or someone you care for have a learning disability and are they aged 14+? They're entitled to a free Annual Health Check at their GP surgery. Watch this short animation to learn more 👇 🔗 www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/se... #LearningDisabilityWeek2025

1/3 Birmingham Adults Community Timetable between Monday 16th June - Friday 4th July 2025. Join us for fun activities like group trips, music, sports, arts & crafts & more! Stay active, get creative, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone!

🧵 1/2 T20 Cricket Day Out! 🏏 Date: Wednesday 9th July 2025 Meet-up Time: 2:00pm Venue: The County Ground, B5 7QU Cost: £5 per person (includes a soft drink) Match schedule: Bears Women v Surrey – 3:00pm Bears Men v Lancashire – 7:00pm

Carers, join us this Monday! Celebrate #CarersWeek at the Marketplace event 📍 Symphony Hall, Birmingham 🕙 Monday 9th June | 10am–4pm ✅ Free drinks & refreshments ✅ Relaxation taster sessions & entertainment ✅ Info & advice from local support services Pop in anytime – all carers welcome!

1/2 📢 HIRING: Emergency Response Support Worker We are looking for a caring, committed, & quick-thinking Emergency Response Support Worker to join our team. You'll provide urgent, short-term assistance to individuals in crisis, helping them regain stability & independence.

This #VolunteersWeek we’re celebrating Di Tate! 🌟 After 42 years in Special Ed, Di joined us in 2024 & has brought joy to every session, from bake-offs to recording songs 🎶 Her advice? “Go for it – you’ll have an amazing time!” Read more 👉 midlandmencap.org.uk...

1/3 Birmingham Adults Community Timetable between Monday 2nd June - Friday 13th June 2025. Join us for fun activities like group trips, music, sports, arts & crafts & more! Stay active, get creative, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone!

1/2 Day Out at the British Squash Open – Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Join us for an active & social afternoon in Birmingham City Centre: - Lunch at Soloman Cutler Wetherspoons - A coached squash session on the outdoor courts led by England Squash - Watching professional matches inside The Rep Theatre

📣 FREE Sports Day TOMORROW in #SuttonColdfield For children & young people with additional needs 💜 ⚽ Try tennis, ParkrideMM cycling, football & more! 🕙 10am–1pm 📍 Outdoor Activity Centre, Clifton Road, B73 6ED ✅ Turn up on the day!

📢 Job Role: Administrator - Children & Young People! If you're great with detail, thrive in a team, and want your work to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you. 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/4n6n66rn 📍 Location: Birmingham 📅 Closing Date: 6th June 2025 #ApplyNow #Jobs #Hiring

Councillor @lynndenham.bsky.social, Leader of @myworcester.bsky.social , visited the Worcester Music Project last Thursday. She joined our session and met some of the citizens taking part. Thanks for the support and interest in what we do. #MidlandMencap #WorcesterMusicProject #LearningDisability

Carer in Birmingham? You're invited to the #CarersWeek Marketplace! Date: Monday 9th June, 10am–4pm Location: Symphony Hall ✅ Free drop-in event ✅ Relaxation sessions & entertainment ✅ Info & support from local services ✅ Guest speaker at 11am #CarersWeek #BirminghamCarers

🎉 Coventry Adult Community Activities – May 21st to 28th! 🎉 Join us for friendly activities made for adults with a learning disability and their carers! To book or to find out more: 📞Call Pam: 07472 638704 📧 Email: [email protected]

1/2 📊 Can you help us decide if this is a good idea? Learning Disability England is thinking about creating ‘Good Lives Measures’, a tool to help track how the lives of people with learning disabilities are changing over time, using public information from government and other sources.

1/2 Join us in Coventry for “Meet, Eat and Natter”! 💬 ☕ Come along to our relaxed and friendly well-being group for adults with a learning disability, their family members, and carers. This is a great opportunity to enjoy food and drinks while meeting new people and having a friendly chat.

Dynamo Night Out at Tilt Birmingham! 🎮☕ A brilliant evening of retro pinball & great company. This outing was part of our Dynamo social sessions, designed to bring people together in fun. May Timetable: tinyurl.com/2yua73k2 For more info: 📞 0121 427 6404 📧 [email protected]

1/2 Birmingham Adults Community Timetable! Between Monday 19th May - Friday 30th May 2025. We offer fun and exciting activities like: - Group Trips 🚍 - Music Sessions 🎶 - Sports Activities 🏃‍♀️ - Arts & Crafts 🎨 and more!

1/3 Midland Mencap invites you to a night of music, colour, and celebration at our Pride Disco. 💃 🕺 This is a fantastic opportunity to come together, show your pride, and enjoy an evening in a welcoming and supportive environment.

A big thank you to Soojin for running for Midland Mencap at the Birmingham Half Marathon this weekend! 🙌 We really appreciate your support and the awareness you’ve helped raise for people with learning disabilities & their families. #MidlandMencap #LearningDisability #Charity

May Day Fun at Walsall Disability Hub! 🌸 We had a lovely time celebrating #MayDay at our Fun with Friends session! Everyone got stuck into some brilliant May Day crafts and had a great time with friends

Our latest Midland Mencap newsletter is out now! Catch up on annual health checks, PIP support, Easter bonnets, accessible cycling, #MMFC & more! Plus, see what’s on near you and explore our latest job openings 👇 mailchi.mp/dd902f6a4...

1/2 Birmingham Adults Community Timetable between Monday 5th May - Friday 16th May 2025. Join us for fun activities like group trips, music, sports, arts & crafts & more! Stay active, get creative, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone!

1/3 📚 EHCP Training & Information Sessions for Parent Carers! We are delighted to share an opportunity with you for 6-8 Parents to attend 3 sessions around the EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) process with SENDIASS.

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE - NEW LOCATION! Due to unforeseen circumstances, the location for tomorrow’s session has changed for tomorrow! We’ll now be meeting at: 📍 Costa Coffee, Point Business Park, Gielgud Way, Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2SZ Thanks for your understanding!! 🙏

1/2 Meet, Eat and Natter in Coventry! Are you an adult with a learning disability, a family member or a carer? Come along to our relaxed and friendly well-being group in Coventry! This is a brilliant chance to share ideas and help shape the kinds of activities you’d love to see in your community.

1/2 📢 Job: Care Coordinator – Domiciliary Care Service Location: Birmingham (Woodgate Valley HQ) Rate: £15.62/hr | 37 hours/week | 12-month contract We are seeking a motivated & compassionate Care Coordinator to lead a care team supporting adults with learning disabilities across Birmingham.

1/2 Our Birmingham Adults Community Group had a fantastic time outdoors during our Capturing Movement in Nature sketchbook session. ✍️ Surrounded by fresh air and natural inspiration, everyone embraced the challenge of sketching the world in motion, from rustling trees to birds in flight.

1/2 Birmingham Adults Community Timetable between Monday 21st April - Friday 2nd May 2025. Join us for fun activities like group trips, music, sports, arts & crafts & more! Stay active, get creative, or just have fun, there’s something for everyone!

📄 Pathways to Work: Reforming Benefits and Support to Get Britain Working This is the Easy Read version of the government’s plan to change health and disability benefits to help more people get into work. 👉 Read it here: assets.publishing.se...

Our Easter holiday short breaks & HAF sessions will be running across Birmingham, Coventry & Worcestershire from the 14th April–25th April, & we can’t wait! We have lots of Easter-themed fun planned from designing Easter Eggs & making chocolate nests to going on nature scavenger hunts & more.

Our brilliant group had a go at observational drawing!✏️ We headed outside to gather natural treasures like leaves, branches, and flowers. Then we brought everything back indoors and got creative, sketching, colouring, and adding our own notes. Such a calming activity and the results are amazing!

Bingo Night – Wednesday 30th April 2025 Join us for a fun evening of food, bingo, & brilliant prizes, all in support of Birmingham Children's Hospital and Charity. Times: 6PM - Grab food from a range of vendors (approx. £15–£20) 8PM - Bingo starts, (tickets £8) 10PM - Finish