News & blog

Blog | 27 April 2021

Digital inclusion for people we support – Skills for Care webinars

by Matt Campbell

The importance of digital inclusion for people we support cannot be underestimated. I co-presented some Skills for Care webinars on the subject, including online activities our staff have been hosting on Zoom. Find out more and watch the webinars…

News | 20 January 2021

Cornwall care worker reflects on quarter of a century of changing lives of those with learning disabilities

A Cornwall care worker celebrated a major career milestone last year, having spent the past quarter of a century helping to change the lives of local people with learning disabilities – including supporting some of the same individuals for the entire 25 years.

Blog | 03 December 2020

Access for all: help us provide technology to more people with disabilities

by Darren Worthy

Your support this Christmas will help more disabled people stay in touch with family and friends with vital communications technology.

News | 18 November 2020

Successful disability art group joins forces with leading university gallery to boost creativity and wellbeing

A successful virtual art group for people with learning disabilities will partner with Kingston University’s well-respected Stanley Picker Gallery this autumn to help expand its scope and boost the social and creative wellbeing of attendees during the second lockdown.

Blog | 23 June 2020

Stories of shared lives

by Daniel Culverwell

Shared lives carers share their homes and lives with people with learning disabilities. Read their stories for Shared Lives Week 2020.

Blog | 18 June 2020

Disabled people more lonely and anxious than others before Coronavirus pandemic – and even more so during lockdown

by Anna Carter

New research from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) shows that disabled people have been more severely affected by lockdown and are suffering higher levels of anxiety and loneliness.

Blog | 06 May 2020

A collective marathon to keep people connected

by Darren Worthy

To help people stay in touch with their loved ones, people we support in the south west are walking, running and skipping a marathon as a team. Find out how you can help!

Blog | 23 April 2020

DJ Starnight brings the music to you!

by Cedrik Kavanagh

One of our students is sharing his love of dance music with online DJ sets. Help us raise money to keep more people connected!

Blog | 22 April 2020

Fighting the lockdown blues with technology

by Darren Worthy

We’re helping people with disabilities stay connected to friends, family and support during the Covid-19 crisis. Donate today to get people the technology they need!

Blog | 17 December 2019

Batman vs. Joker at Winter Wonderwheels 2019

by Matthew Campbell

Who won the epic showdown? Find out how our fundraisers fared in their midwinter run, raising money for United Response’s Enterprise hub in Teddington.