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Hft responds to Royal College of Nursing’s call to extend NHS pay deal to social care staff
With local authorities being the main commissioners of services in most areas, and with many providers already on a financial knife edge, the RCN’s proposals will only work if increases in wages are matched with additional government funding for local authorities to commission social care.
Read MoreLearning disability charity hosts fundraising coffee morning
“Most of the people we support have never set foot on a boat, and at least one has never been on holiday.” A Bishop’s Stortford learning disability charity is inviting the public to a coffee morning in order to raise funds for a much-anticipated trip.
Read MoreCharity worker to attend Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
A charity service manager from Market Harborough who has dedicated his life to supporting people with learning disabilities has been invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of his efforts.
Read MoreHft appeals to local councillors to support call for a 5% annual uplift in funding
Hft is appealing to councillors to join us in calling on the government to adequately fund learning disability social care, and help the sector meet future demands.
Read MoreHft receives generous donation from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
The donation by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity follows 25 years of support, and will help Hft continue to provide charitably funded projects, such as Luv2meetU and our Family Carer Support Service, as well as make sure that the army dependants supported by Hft are given the opportunity to live the best lives possible.
Read MoreThe Great Hft Easter Egg Hunt arrives in Telford!
Hft Shropshire are opening their doors to enthusiastic egg-hunters with their first ever Great Hft Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday 7 April 2018.
Read MoreSmarthouse showcasing personalised technology launches at Liverpool school
An innovative house showcasing a range of assistive technology to support independent living has been launched at a school in Liverpool.
Read MoreHft calls for greater clarity around social care ahead of Brexit
With just a year to go until Brexit, Hft is calling for greater clarity around the impact on the social care sector, as it is estimated that the cost of replacing staff could run into hundreds of thousands of pounds for providers.
Read MoreMPs urged to ‘walk in the shoes’ of people with learning disabilities
Hft is calling on the public to use social media to urge the Prime Minister to take a walk in the shoes of people with learning disabilities.
Read MoreHft Bradford fundraises over £5,000 in ‘Hfteam’ accumulator challenge
In a recent campaign run by fundraiser Jill Kirkham, each of our six teams in Bradford were given £10 each, and challenged to raise as much money as possible with it - collectively raising over £5,000!
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