West Berkshire Mencap on BBC South Today

BBC South Today’s news yesterday featured a piece about the potential closure of our Children Services. Respite care cut for 7-year-old Estella”It’s like living in a warzone”. That’s how one Berkshire mum has described the struggle to look after her daughter who has serious health and learning difficulties. Helen Franklin from Newbury says she relies …

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Thank You to Newbury Ladies Football Club and The Starting Gate

We would like to say a huge thank you to Newbury Ladies Football Club and The Starting Gate, who kindly held an event in aid of us earlier this year that raised £250 for our vital services for local people with learning disabilities and their families and carers! Thank you so much for your hard …

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Annual Golf Day raises over £2000 for West Berkshire Mencap

Annual Golf Day raises nearly £3000 for West Berkshire Mencap Last week, West Berkshire Mencap held their annual Golf Day at Sandford Springs Golf Club on 23rd June to raise vital funds for their personalised services for people with learning disabilities and their families and carers. Eleven teams took part in the event to help raise funds for …

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