Mencap Direct

Overview

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Mencap Direct is the easiest way for you to access advice and information about learning disability and to find the right support and Mencap services in your area.

Contact

free, Language Line interpreting available for speakers of other languages0808 808 1111

Inclusion

Supporting

  • Learning difficulties
  • Other

Local Offer

Mencap Direct provides information and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Mencap Direct also provides information and advice to anyone wanting to know about learning disability issues and services.

They provide information about community care, benefits, education, jobs, housing, holidays, family and personal relationships. Mencap Direct can also provide advice and information about individual budgets and self-directed support in relation to learning disability issues.

Mencap Direct also has community-based advisers who can provide further advice and information to support people with a learning disability, parents and carers. They can do this by phone, email, post, a direct visit or a combination of these.

Click this link to visit their website (opens in new tab) for more information.

Last updated: 30 March 2026