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Hft responds to the Government’s new Autism Employment Review

CEO of learning disability charity Hft has responded to the Government’s new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people.

Hft brings learning disability and autism awareness to TSA conference for first time

Last week, learning disability charity Hft attended the TSA conference ITEC which saw learning disabilities and autism included on the agenda for the first time.

The Government has once again let down care providers as it halves workforce funding

Kirsty Matthews, CEO of charity Hft, has responded to the Government’s plans to cut the funding for the adult social care workforce.

Remembering Hft Patron Richard Price

Hft has announced the sad passing of Richard Price, a patron of the learning disability charity, as it looks back on the incredible impact Richard had on the lives of learning disabled adults.

Adult social care funding and workforce challenges discussed at parliamentary roundtable

Hft and Care England hosted a roundtable on 27 March in partnership with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Adult Social Care to discuss the emerging themes from their new Sector Pulse Check report.

Hft promotes sustainability with ‘first of many’ clothes swap

‘Just because I have autism doesn’t mean I can’t do anything I set my mind to’ – Erin’s powerful call for change for autistic and learning disabled people

One third of adult social care providers, including half of smaller organisations, consider exiting the market amid financial pressures, report reveals 

DFN Project Search graduate celebrates her role as a Business Administration Apprentice this International Women’s Day

From sales to social care – how caring for a family member led to an unexpected career change

When Sonny Waugh’s wife became unwell last year and needed support with personal care, he instinctively stepped in to help. Since then, Sonny has started an unexpected career in social care and is encouraging others to consider working in the sector.