Get it right: campaign for equal healthcare for people with a learning disability in Learning Disability Week 2010

May 2010

Learning Disability Week is a national awareness week run by Mencap every year.

It's a great chance to get involved and raise awareness about the issues that are important to people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Learning Disability Week 2010 runs from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 June. The focus of the week is campaigning for equal healthcare for people with a learning disability.

People with a learning disability experience poorer health and poorer healthcare than the general population and because of this they are being denied their basic human rights.

Mencap is working in partnerships with a number of organisations to change this, and help healthcare professionals work towards better health, well-being and quality of life for people with a learning disability.

Find out how you can support the campaign on the Mencap website.