News & blog

News | 11 June 2021

Devon locals with disabilities unveil claymation film for Cornwall climate change summit

A new stop-motion animation created by staff and people we support in Devon is hoping to raise awareness of climate change this summer.

Blog | 27 May 2021

DJ and podcast star with autism celebrates 100+ shows

by Jenna Lloyd

Harrison produces and hosts a weekly music podcast called ‘Moon Beat’ under the alias DJ Harrison FB. We found out how he’s been working through lockdown and what his plans are for 2021 and beyond…

Blog | 17 May 2021

Bristol allotment is ‘essential’ for people with disabilities and the local community

by Maxine Spry

Our Potter’s Den allotment requires urgent attention and funding to transform the site into a vibrant green space for the people we support, our volunteers and the local community.

Blog | 29 April 2021

Potters Den allotment in Blackpool is ready for visits – and needs volunteers

by Jenna Lloyd

Jenny Whittaker and her husband have been hard at work getting Potters Den ready and making it accessible so people we support can visit. Find out more about the allotment and how you can help.

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…

Blog | 09 March 2021

Job of the Month: Interim Service Manager, Chesterfield

by Olivia Whitaker

We are looking for an experienced, confident individual to join a Supported Living Service in Chesterfield as Interim Service Manager.

News | 04 March 2021

One in ten find voting confusing, new survey reveals on first-ever Accessible Voting Day

Our new research has revealed that as many as one in 10 people (9%) living in the UK say that they find voting in local or general elections to be confusing. Meanwhile, a quarter (25%) of young adults know someone who does not vote because they don’t understand it.

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.