Nottingham Mencap

It is an independent local Voluntary and Community Organisation, dedicated to the service of people with a learning disability or difficulty, and their families and carers, living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Mission Statement

- We will look to identify needs and work to enhance the quality of life of all those with a learning disability and their carers in the Greater Nottingham area.

- We are committed to delivering a comprehensive support function that is sensitive and appropriate and will work collaboratively to improve choice and inclusion into the community of all those it seeks to serve.

aims

- develop an effective and appropriately diverse range of quality services with maximum opportunity for access and choice.

- maximise the use and value of all material, financial and human resources available.

- identify and encourage opportunities for effective partnership and communication across wide boundaries.

- campaign on behalf of people with a learning disability and their carers.

- wherever possible to promote the inclusion of people with a learning disability into society

- use and promote the principles of advocacy.

- promote disability awareness.