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Hft launches appeal to help learning disabled adults live “happily, healthily and with dignity this winter”

November 23, 2023

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Hft launches appeal to help learning disabled adults live “happily, healthily and with dignity this winter”

“Having a learning disability does not have to be a barrier to achieving amazing things, especially with powerful care and support on your side,” says Hft as it launches its annual winter campaign, this year focussing on the powerful relationship between David and his support worker, Jo.

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“Yet another disappointing announcement” – Hft responds to the Autumn Statement

“Yet another disappointing announcement” – Hft responds to the Autumn Statement

Hft has responded to today’s “disappointing” Autumn Statement, calling on the Government to implement a long term plan for social care.

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“Social care is struggling at all levels” – Hft responds to ADASS Autumn Survey

“Social care is struggling at all levels” – Hft responds to ADASS Autumn Survey

Hft has responded to yesterday’s publication of the ADASS Autumn Survey, saying the report reaffirms the extensive challenges facing the adult social care sector.

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Support worker takes a “terrifying” leap to raise money for learning disabled adults

November 15, 2023

Press Releases, News

Support worker takes a “terrifying” leap to raise money for learning disabled adults

A support worker from Bedford has completed a Leap of Kindness for Hft, facing her fears and raising vital funds for learning disabled adults.

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Lord Touhig visits supported employment scheme for learning disabled and autistic adults

Lord Touhig visits supported employment scheme for learning disabled and autistic adults

Lord Don Touhig met with colleagues from Hft and phs Group last week to learn about the opportunities they offer in partnership with DFN Project SEARCH.

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Local woodworker extends support to Armed Forces veterans

November 10, 2023

Press Releases, News

Local woodworker extends support to Armed Forces veterans

A young amateur woodworker from Flintshire has harnessed his craft to call for better mental health support for veterans and honour the fallen this Armistice Day.

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The King’s Speech leaves learning disabled adults behind yet again

The King’s Speech leaves learning disabled adults behind yet again

The State Opening of Parliament should be a hopeful event but, for learning disabled adults and the adult social care sector in general, listening to today’s speech was a huge disappointment.

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Local community comes together to build pond for learning disabled adults

October 26, 2023

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Local community comes together to build pond for learning disabled adults

Learning disabled adults at a day service in Ugley, Essex have completed works on a new pond, with the help of the local community, to promote sustainability and provide a much-needed home for their recently-acquired fish.

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Malcolm’s pumpkin wins first place in country show

October 26, 2023

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Malcolm’s pumpkin wins first place in country show

Malcolm, who lives in Trevean, Cornwall, impressed judges with his home-grown pumpkin at the recent Treverbyn Produce, Preserves and Pasty Show, walking away with first place.

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Hft welcomes new Accelerating Reform Fund but calls on Government to clarify social care will have a ‘place at the table’

October 25, 2023

News

Hft welcomes new Accelerating Reform Fund but calls on Government to clarify social care will have a ‘place at the table’

Kirsty Matthews, CEO Hft, welcomed the announcement of the Accelerating Reform Fund but acknowledged that at present most innovation in adult social care takes place out of necessity.

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