Northern Ireland Helpline
The
Learning Disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
Helpline is a free
service
A service gives people what they need, like healthcare services that help people when they are ill, and support services that give people support.
for advice and information about
learning disability
A learning disability is to do with the way someone's brain works. It makes it harder for someone to learn, understand or do things.
which can help you to find the right support in your area.
The Learning Disability Helpline is open from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. You can get in touch by:
- phoning: 0808 808 1111
- emailing: helpline.ni@mencap.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can submit your query using this online form.
The NI Helpline will be closed from 16 Thursday 21 December 2023 until 0900 Tuesday 2nd January 2024. During this time emails/calls will not be responded to.
Mencap offices in Northern Ireland
There are a number of Mencap offices across Northern Ireland.
Belfast
Mencap Centre
5 School Road
Newtownbreda
Belfast
BT8 6BT
Phone: 028 9069 1351
Omagh
Omagh
Community
A community is the people and places in an area.
House
2 Drumragh Avenue
Omagh
BT78 1DP
Phone: 028 8225 9249
Newry
Ballybot House
22 Corn Market
Newry
BT35 8BG
Phone: 0283 026 7077 or 07827 331027.
Derry/Londonderry
17019 Bishop Street
Derry/Londonderry
BT48 6PR
Phone: 028 7126 2227