Mencap
Tracked across 3 events · 33 articles · First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last active Apr 09, 2026
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Domestic
Mencap has actively campaigned for increases in the minimum income guarantee for working-age disabled adults accessing social care. They are pleased with the government's decision to uprate the guarantee by 7%, viewing it as a positive step towards their ultimate goal of free social care.
Feb 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Mencap, a charity and member of the Disability Benefits Consortium (DBC), is part of the coalition welcoming the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) review. They advocate for improvements to the assessment system.
Jan 29, 2026 · 18 articles
Regulatory
Mencap, through its Chief Executive Jon Sparkes, supports the new measures as sensible steps to help more disabled people into work. They note that the benefits system has been a major barrier for people with learning disabilities, and protecting benefits during work trials is crucial.
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
Jon Sparkes
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Mencap
Jon Sparkes is the chief executive of Mencap, a non-government organization.
Disability Benefits Consortium
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Mencap
Mencap is a member of the Disability Benefits Consortium.
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