News & blog

Blog | 20 December 2022

A person-centred Christmas: practical tips and real-life stories

by Ali Mills and John Ockenden

Hear stories from our staff as they talk about how they make changes to best support people over the Christmas period.

News | 20 December 2022

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are working hard to keep life as normal as possible for the people we support while following official advice and doing our bit to prevent the spread of the virus. Find further information, guidance and easy read resources on Covid-19 here.

Blog | 19 December 2022

United Sparkles: artists with learning disabilities make Christmas cards and more

by Ali Mills and Angela Nelson

Gombards Care Home in Hertfordshire have created a not-for-profit business selling cards and gifts made with custom artwork by people we support.

Blog | 14 December 2022

The Enterprise turns into Santa’s grotto for Teddington Christmas Lights Up

by Ali Mills

Find out how our Teddington community hub celebrated their local Christmas lights switch-on, including an amazing fundraising challenge!

Blog | 14 December 2022

Last chance to order personalised Christmas gifts from Positively Unique

by Ali Mills

Positively Unique are offering 10% off all gifts! Orders must be placed by 15 December to guarantee delivery in time for Christmas.

Blog | 12 December 2022

Christmas poems by Donna Harrison

by Donna Harrison

Three short poems about Christmas by Donna, a person we support in Richmond, who is also one of our media contributors.

Blog | 01 December 2022

How James spoke up about his bad experiences in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

James had a difficult experience back in 2020, when hospital staff lost his paperwork and didn’t follow his eating and drinking guidance.

Blog | 01 December 2022

Challenging decisions so Rita got the right medical treatment in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

Rita* was diagnosed with a cardiovascular issue after our staff team noticed she’d become breathless. Her condition needed treatment but the consultant said she wouldn’t ‘cope’ with the procedure because she has a learning disability.

Blog | 01 December 2022

How healthcare and learning disability teams in Bradford worked together to support Phillip* in hospital

by Jenna Lloyd

Phillip* needed an emergency blood transfusion earlier this year, after a test revealed he was anaemic. But Phillip gets really anxious in hospital environments and has a fear of needles and blood.

Blog | 30 November 2022

Derek Thomas MP meets with staff in Cornwall to discuss accessible voting

by Matthew Cotterell

Cornwall staff met with MP Derek Thomas to talk about accessible voting, accessibility in the community and funding for social care.