We’re hiring a Play & Recreational Facilitator at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Support children with complex disabilities through play and creative activities during their hospital stays. Birmingham | 28 hrs/week | £15.16/hr Apply: midlandmencap.org.uk...

💛 No one should feel alone. Support is out there! Join us at our Walsall or Weoley Castle Hubs to meet people, make friends & be part of a welcoming community. Need support? 📞 0121 442 2944 📧 [email protected] 💙 Please share!

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 From all of us at Midland Mencap, wishing you a fantastic 2026 💜✨ #HappyNewYear #MidlandMencap #NewYear2026

(1/2) - Birmingham Adults Community Timetable! From 22nd Dec - 2nd Jan 2026 For bookings or more information, please contact us at: 📞Call: 0121 427 6404 📩 Email: [email protected]

Today we celebrate the volunteers who fill our community with kindness, joy, and hope. 💛 Thank you for changing lives with every moment you give. You are the heart of Midland Mencap. ➡️ Want to join our volunteer family? midlandmencap.org.uk...

Join us for Families Together at Christmas! A festive, inclusive celebration with live performances, poetry and sing-alongs 🎶 📅 14 Dec 2025 | 11am 📍 Birmingham Symphony Hall | £2 per person 🧏‍♀️ BSL interpreted Tickets available via @bmusicltd.bsky.social #MidlandMencap #InclusiveEvents

(1/3) Birmingham Adults Community Timetable! From 1st December to 19th December For bookings or more information, please contact us at: 📞Call: 0121 427 6404 📩 Email: [email protected]

We’re proud to share that we have again achieved Disability Confident Leader status 🎉 This recognises our commitment to an equitable and accessible workplace for Disabled employees. Thanks to Dionne Eldridge at Onvero for supporting us in the validation process.

(1/2) This #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth, we honour lives lost to neglect, inequality, and ableism. These are not just numbers — they’re people we loved and remember. 💜 Let’s fight for a future where every life is valued equally. #UDHM2025 #DisabilityInclusion #MidlandMencap

Birmingham Adults Community Timetable! From 24th November to 28th November For bookings or more information, please contact us at: 📞Call: 0121 427 6404 📩 Email: [email protected]

It’s UK Disability History Month (20 Nov – 20 Dec 2025) 💜 A time to reflect, celebrate progress and keep pushing for inclusion and equality. This year’s theme: “Disability, Life and Death.” Join us as we share information and insights all month long. #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth #InclusionMatters

(1/3) (1/3) Walsall Adults Community Timetable! (10th November to 5th December 2025) Come along and join us for: Daffodil Club WOPP 🌼 Techy Fridays📲 and a lot more! To book or find our more information: 📞Call: 01922 616 798 📩 Email: [email protected]

This #TrusteeWeek, we’re delighted to welcome Mel Roberts as Midland Mencap’s new Chair of Trustees Mel shares her journey, values, and hopes for the future in our latest blog 👇 midlandmencap.org.uk...

🎄 50 Days Until Christmas 🎄 Come enjoy a free dinner at Weoley Castle Community Centre! 📅 25th December 2025 | 🕛 12–2pm (Dinner at 12.15pm) 📍 Weoley Castle Community Centre, Bottetourt Rd, B29 5TE Book by calling 0121 442 2944 (ask for Pam or Emma) or email [email protected]

(1/3) Birmingham Adults Community Timetable! 3rd November to 21st November 2025 To book or find our more information 📞Call: 0121 427 6404 📩 Email: [email protected]

📣 We want to hear from young people & parent carers of children with SEND in Birmingham! Take part in this survey, share what’s working and what could be improved. Young People: bit.ly/3LcLght Parent Carers: bit.ly/4nqcLl0 📧 [email protected]

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.