Carer benefits and legal services Grantham and District Mencap
Contact us
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Address
The Cree Centre
Aire Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 7QP
About
Grantham and District Mencap support people with a learning disability, providing centre and community based opportunities for adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disability and also supports 21 adults within a residential care home setting.
A Carers Support Group provides impartial information and support to families and carers of people with learning disabilites whilst the Grantham '71 Gateway Club , an evening leisure group meets twice weekly providing social networking opportunites for people with a learning disabilty aged 18-65 years.
The Company believes and strives to support people with a learning disability to achieve:
Choice
- In the things that they do and who they do it with
- In where they live and who they live with
- Through being fully involved in decisions which affect their life
Opportunity
- To take part in the activities of, and within the community they live in, to break down barriers which prevent access and inclusion
- To take up education and support which will enable them to meet their needs and achieve their potential
Respect
- As individuals, to have their thoughts, fears and wishes listened to and not dismissed
- For what they can do and for the contribution they make
- Have their rights met and to challenge discrimination and abuse
nclusion
- Use of advocates to ensure inclusion in services such as banking, benefits, health services etc
- Using volunteers and/or advocates for inclusion in social activities
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 30 May 2025.