Case Studies
“ The chance to make new friends is one of the best things about Nottingham Mencap”
“I started attending Nottingham Mencap about a year and a half ago. I come to the Clarence Street day service 4 days a week and do loads of activities like cooking, gymnastics, swimming and drama. There are so many new skills I have learned from going here like I have improved my food preparation and knife skills as well as making lots of new friends – the chance to make new friends is one of the best things about Nottingham Mencap. The people who come here are really friendly and the staff are really helpful too.”
“They treat me like I’m part of the family”
Chris has been attending the Clarence Street day service since October 2023 when the day service he used to attend shut down. He is an active advocate for people with learning disabilities and has worked with Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire County Council with our Campaign Officer to ensure the views of this community are heard in local policy. In addition to this work, Chris also takes part in activities like drama and gymnastics and helped write the script for our upcoming production, “Carry on Mencap”. Coming to the day service has helped Chris to grow his confidence around other people and socialise more.
“It is an excellent place to come and the food in the kitchen is excellent”
Tyrone has been coming to Nottingham Mencap for 13 years and has seen a lot of changes, especially in the past year when the day service moved to Clarence Street. A talented artist, Tyrone created a colouring book for children in the Creative Business sessions he attends as well as exhibiting his artwork at The Carousel.
“The staff are very supportive and always help me. They are kind -hearted and help me to achieve the things I want”
Oliver joined the Clarence Street day service recently and has settled in brilliantly. He’s made a lot of friends and has enthusiastically taken part in almost all of the activities Nottingham Mencap offers including swimming, music and choir. He is most proud of developing new skills in drama although gymnastics and swimming come a close second and third!
“I like seeing friends and I enjoy the different activities which are on – Bingo is one of my favourites!”
I come to the day service 4 days a week and there is always something different to try. I recently started the Swim and Gym group on a Wednesday and am even going on the residential trip to Walesby Forest later this year. The staff always help me to try new things and I have learned how to record a podcast and edit videos thanks to the computer classes.
