Mencap

7 Aug 2015

We're celebrating friendships because friends are great! Having friends and a social life improves your mental health, physical health and even helps you to live longer.

However, for people with a learning disability, having friends is not a given. When the person you see most is your support worker, even hanging out down the pub with your mates feels like a special occasion. We're working hard to change this and ensure people with a learning disability have more opportunities to connect with others.

Support this work - please watch and share this #FriendshipDay video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKDoVRTf7zA

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