News & blog

News | 12 January 2022

New training kitchen in Truro supports students with learning disabilities and autism into the workplace

Thanks to funding from the Wolfson Foundation, Boscawen Farm in Truro is set to develop a training kitchen to offer accredited courses in hospitality and catering.

Blog | 07 January 2022

Diabetes – what are the signs and how is it treated?

by Alison Worsfold

Diabetes Mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood sugar (glucose). There are two main types – type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Blog | 23 December 2021

A look back at end-of-lockdown celebrations

by Laetitia Nnalue

Many of us were reunited with loved ones when lockdowns and restrictions came to an end earlier this year. We spoke to services in Bradford and Littlehampton to find out how people we support in these areas celebrated with their friends and families…

Blog | 22 December 2021

Support workers transform garden shed into Santa’s grotto for people with disabilities and autism

by Jenna Lloyd

In an effort to bring some sparkle to another uncertain Christmas, one of our Darlington services has transformed their garden shed into a magical Santa’s grotto for people we support.

Blog | 22 December 2021

DJ Phil’s Christmas Playlist

by DJ Phil

DJ Phil has put together a playlist featuring his top 10 Christmas songs. These top tunes are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!

Blog | 21 December 2021

United Response staff in York go above and beyond, providing a Food Club for people in need during lockdown

by Maxine Spry

Last year, at the height of the pandemic and thanks to the support of several funders, 28 older people were offered a lifeline by United Response staff.

Blog | 20 December 2021

Easingwold community centre offers photography and drama groups for people with disabilities and autism

by Laetitia Nnalue

This year, thanks to our supporters, The Bootshop – one of our community centres based in Easingwold, York – has been able to introduce new activities including an outdoor photography club and a drama group for people we support.

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.

Blog | 16 December 2021

Green projects springing up across the country thanks to donors and volunteers

by Anisa Syed

Green projects like our allotments and food growing schemes really boost the wellbeing of people we support, enabling them to meet new people and give back to their local communities.

Blog | 15 December 2021

Cornwall support workers team up with bikers for a special birthday surprise for Derek’s 60th

by Jenna Lloyd

Bike-lover Derek from Saltash got a big surprise when his support workers and a local motorcycle club organised something very special for his birthday…