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Learning disabled people call for change on four key issues in Hft’s national campaigning plan

Senior manager at Hft speaks out about development opportunities in the social care sector

Ian Earey is encouraging people to consider a career in adult social care to help steer the future of adults with learning disabilities and change the face of care and support.

Two furry friends make David’s dream come true

David is thrilled to be welcoming two furry friends into his home thanks to the support of Hft’s Extra Special Fund.

Hft celebrates the success of its supported employment programmes

Hft is currently working with DFN Project SEARCH to bridge the gap between education and employment through supported employment internships. Recently, two of their programmes received an award for ‘Outcomes of 100% achieved’.

Three Bedfordshire support workers make real difference to leukaemia sufferer

This year’s World Cancer Day theme is unison and action – something three support workers from Hft are very familiar with following Mel’s leukaemia diagnosis just two years ago. Since then, they have tirelessly worked in unison to support Mel and recently won an award celebrating their dedicated support.

Hft distributes ‘warm packs’ to help adults with learning disabilities deal with cold weather conditions

Hft has distributed ‘warm packs’ to more than 100 learning disabled adults who are affected by fuel poverty.

Local man fulfils life-long goal to see band of his dreams UB40

Lifelong music lover Gary Pike has always dreamed of seeing reggae-pop group UB40 live in concert. In December, thanks to staff from national learning disability charity Hft, his lifelong goal was achieved.

The Government’s actions must reflect the ongoing social care crisis

The Government’s announcement of an extra £250m to help discharge more people from hospital is a welcome announcement but is merely a short term solution to an ongoing crisis. Social care sector challenges will continue deep into 2023, unless urgent long-term funding is made available.

David’s New York City dream finally comes true!

New York is where David’s dream came true with a once-in-a-lifetime festive trip. He faced many obstacles but finally made this trip happen!

Hft calls for further measures from Government to support learning disabled people with cost of living

Disabled people, including those with a learning disability, will be forced to cut back on heating and eating this winter as the income gap between the disabled and non-disabled population rises to 44%. This is according to new research published yesterday by the Resolution Foundation.