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SUMMER NEWS BULLETIN
Read our latest newsletter here Please note that all SWM events included in the newsletter are for members only - to find out how to become a member or for more information please contact Sarah@southwiltsmencap.org.ukDrama/Music Teacher Vacancy
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT (PIP) AND BENEFIT CHANGES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Benefits are changing - Mencap responds to the government's announcement on £5 billion cuts to benefits including PIP - see below for more information and links to the Mencap site The government has announced plans to change some benefits. If their…Fundraising Walk in Aid of SWM
Still time to donate to this amazing challenge which was completed on Saturday May 3rd. If you would like to donate please scan the QR code or visit our Give As You Live fundraising page Donate to South Wilts Mencap…SWM mentioned in Parliament
SWM Mentioned in Parliament On 26th November 2024 during the debate in the House of Commons on the Government's White Paper "Get Britain Working", the Right Honourable John Glen, MP for Salisbury, mentioned the good work that South Wilts Mencap…TRUSTEE VOLUNTEER VACANCIES
Would you like to be involved with our charity to help us deliver amazing opportunities and support for our learning disabled community?URGENT NEWS -DWP -Health and Disability Green Paper - consultation deadline 22nd July 2024
What is this consultation about? The Department for Work and Pensions are currently consulting on modernising Personal Independence Payments (PIP) as there is an increased demand for PIP and at the current rate it is unsustainable. The deadline is Monday…UPCOMING EVENTS
As well as our much loved clubs, we are busy planning lots of things for you to enjoy throughout the year, and will continue to update this page as soon as things are confirmed. Please note all events are available…MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP
We have renamed our group and we are now the SWM Musical Theatre Group and we are back for 2025 with more exciting fun planned. See the flyer below for more information We meet every Tuesday – Time 10am –…Staff and Shop Volunteers Urgently Needed
JOIN OUR TEAM South Wilts Mencap is an established charity that has been supporting the learning disability community within Salisbury and South Wiltshire for over 60 years. We are always looking to recruit people to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.…
For Families & Carers
We offer respite through the provision of activities, small grants, signposting to current advice and information and opportunities to meet other families from the local area.
Our Activities
We run clubs and events for children aged 5 all the way through to adults in their golden years. Take a look at what we have going on in and around Salisbury for you.
My Life
Visit your club page here to see the latest photos and reports on the fun you’ve had.
Our Shop
Located in Salisbury town centre, our shop is the all-important engine that keeps the rest of the Society’s activities running. 100% volunteer run and stocked with fabulous clothes, ornaments, books, toys and so much more.
What is Learning Disability
Find out more about some of the key issues related to learning disability