Welcome to Carlisle Mencap
Carlisle Mencap provides life-long person-centred support for people with learning disabilities and their families in Cumbria.
We are locally managed and funded, not a branch of the national organisation although we do work closely with them on many of our projects. We are a membership organisation and have over 150 members made up of people with learning disabilities, carers and other interested parties. We believe everyone with a learning disability has an equal right to choice, opportunity and respect, with the support they need.
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Keep Safe Online Campaign "Cyber Crime"
Social media can be great fun and a fantastic way to keep in touch and share things with friends and family but there are a few things you need to remember to keep yourself safe.
Keep Safe Online Campaign "Fire Safety"
Fire Safety is very important. Fire can kill. There are lots of things you can do to keep safe in your home.
Keep Safe Online Campaign "Sexual Exploitation"
Sexual exploitation is a type of sexual abuse. When a person is exploited they're given things, like gifts, drugs, money, status and affection, in exchange for performing sexual activities.
Keep Safe Online Campaign "Mate Crime"
What is a mate crime? When a person is harmed or taken advantage of by someone they thought was their friend.
Keep Safe Online Campaign "Hate Crime"
What is Hate Crime? Disability Hate Crime is: ‘Any criminal offence that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based upon a person’s disability.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise 1 Warm-up
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Seated Warm-up
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Going For A Walk
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise - Gardening exercises
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Think First, It's Real
Latest film from our award-winning Independence Studio - backed by a grant from Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner - aimed at showing vulnerable people and those with learning disabilities how to stay safe when using online platforms including Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Video - Tabata
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Video Functional Fitness
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise - Seated Exercise
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise - Circuit Routine
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise - Stretches
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Video - Varied Routine
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Functional Fitness 2
One of the Carlisle Mencap Exercise Videos produced in conjunction with filmmaker John Slemensek and funded thanks to a grant by Active Cumbria.
Is It OK? Sexual Exploitation, What it is and what to do about it
A disproportionate number of people with learning disabilities are sexually exploited and do not report it. Is It OK? is a direct response to this.
Mencap Voting 2015
This is our film 'Hear My Voice' about voting. It has been made by a group of people who have learning disabilities at The Independence Studio, Carlisle Mencap.
Take control, what to do about hate crime
A video created by artists from Carlisle Mencaps independence studio on how to tackle hate crime
Carlisle Mencap Exercise in Garden Ideas 2
Exercise Ideas in your own garden
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Limited Mobility
For those with limited mobility
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Outdoor limited
Exercises limited mobility while outdoors
Carlisle Mencap Exercise Standing Broad Jump
Standing Broad Jump Test. This is No 12 video in the series of 16
Carlisle Mencap Exercise More Stretches
Stretching exercises indoors
