Interview 2 Prep

Question 1

What is Mencap’s mission

Answer 1

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives

Question 2

What is Mencap’s definition of a learning disability?

Answer 2

A reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities- for example household tasks, socialising or managing money.

Question 3

What kind of support does Mencap offer?

Answer 3

Provide services: support workers and carers, a helpline team and trained caseworkers who can support families from having a loved one being locked away in a mental hospital.

Support people with information and advice for all areas of their life

Carry out research into important issues

Campaign for societal changes and policy changes that have a direct impact on people with LD

Question 4

What is Mencap’s top priority for years 2024-25

Answer 4

Support people with a learning disability who want to work but can’t find a suitable job.

Question 5

Name 5 of their campaigns

Answer 5

1. Do you see me? - campaigning for people with learning disabilities to be heard and seen for more than their disabilities.
2. Transforming care: Homes not Hospitals- over 2000 people with a learning disability or autism are being held in inpatient mental health hospitals. The government has now committed to modernise the mental health act. Mencap will be working with the government to make sure they deliver on this.
3. Why we care- encouraging people to write to their local MPs to remind them of the underfunding in the social care sector and the vital work it does
4. Cost of living- provides information and advice to support with food energy and money.
5. Listen to us- shines a light on the mental health challenges faced by people with a learning disability

Question 6

What are the 4 key aspects to Mencap’s fundraising approach?

Answer 6

1. Encouraging people to remember us in their will
2. Securing donations from corporate partners, philanthropists and charitable trusts
3. Direct marketing appeals, raffles and weekly lottery campaigns
4. Encouraging people to get involved in fundraising events and activities

Question 7

What are Mencap’s 5 values

Answer 7

Passionate, inclusive, brave, positive and kind