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It’s The Little Things That Count
by Lisa Wild It is estimated that by 2030 there will be a 30% increase in the number of adults with learning disabilities aged 50+ using social care services (NTDi, 2014). And at the same time it is also reported that the number of people with [...]
Meet the Team in Personalised Support
by Lisa Wild In this month’s blog we wanted to give you an insight in to what it’s like to be part of our team, so I had a chat with Support Worker Gavin about his role in our Personalised Support Service. After spending years working [...]
Learning Disability Week 2019: Sport & Inclusion
by Lisa Wild This week is Learning Disability Week, a national awareness week that takes place every year in June. It’s a brilliant opportunity to raise awareness about the issues that are important to people with a learning disability and this year we’re so pleased that [...]
Healthcare for All?
by Lisa Wild A visit to the GP or a hospital appointment can be daunting at the best of times, but if you struggle to understand what a procedure will feel like, aren’t able to read your appointment letters or don’t have enough time to talk [...]