Mencap is the voice of learning disability .

If you are a journalist and work in Northern Ireland and you have a story that you are researching, or you wish to speak to us about Mencap's work then get in touch.  

Who to contact

Karen Gilgunn - Senior Communications and Influencing Lead Mencap NI:

Alternatively you can contact our PR Team in London:

See our press releases

Take a look at some press releases for Mencap in Northern Ireland by clicking the heading below to reveal links to the articles.

Press releases

Ulster University Success for Student with Learning Disability

Mencap NI Appoint New Director for Northern Ireland

RTE Toy Show Appeal Fund Mencap NI Youth Programme

People with a learning disability support the community by working throughout the covid-19 pandemic

Bethany Firth Supports Toyota Parasport Fund

Mencap NI call for equal access to healthcare for people with a learning disability 

Join little hero Isla at the Mencap NI Superhero Walk Sponsored by City Sightseeing Belfast

Learning Disability Training for NI Ambulance Crew

Mencap NI use virtual reality technology to support voting in Council Elections

Mum Claire Takes on Marathon Fun Run for Mencap NI and son Odhran

Mencap NI launch support programme for families and children with a learning disability

Mencap and GLH Invest £6M Into NI Housing Service For People With a Learning Disability

Matthew’s Mum Ready and Set to make the miles for Mencap 

Public invited to get ready and set to ‘Move it for Mencap’ 

HRH The Countess of Wessex visits Mencap NI Children’s Centre in Belfast 

Mencap NI Link Me Celebrations 

Mencap staff in Omagh trek The Camino Way

Ministers Launch New Flagship Mencap Centre In Belfast

Rory McIlroy Visits Mencap Centre In Belfast Following £500K Donation

Aaron takes on Belfast City Half Marathon for Mencap and Son Billy

Mum’s Little Hero Walks for Mencap NI

Mencap NI Calls on Businesses to Employ More People with a Learning Disability

More accessible healthcare needed for people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland

Woman at Mencap Children's Centre in Belfast holding young girl

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