Coming of Christmas event raises nearly £5,000 for Hft

The spectacle of Christmas was well and truly on display at Dorchester Abbey last week as more than 200 guests came together for Hft’s annual The Coming of Christmas, the festive fundraiser that has been running for nearly 30 years.

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Support workers make Michelle’s dream of meeting Peter Andre come true

Lifelong Peter Andre fan, Michelle, has always dreamed of meeting the ‘90s pop singer and, this year, with support from staff at Hft, her dream came true.

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Charity residents give back to the community this Christmas

Residents at a supported living service for learning disabled adults in St Austell, Cornwall have been commended for their generous donations to a local foodbank ahead of Christmas.

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“Shocking” decision to have a part-time disability minister

After leaving the disability community for over a week without a dedicated Minister of State, it’s shocking that the Government has chosen to downgrade this role.

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New immigration laws will exacerbate skills shortage in adult social care

Yesterday’s announcement from the Government on changes to immigration measures will only serve to exacerbate the recruitment and retention challenges across the health and social care sector.

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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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“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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