Autumn Statement doesn’t give the learning disability social care sector the stability it needs

"In the face of cost pressures on the learning disability social care sector - including a workforce crisis and mounting energy and wage bills – today’s additional funding is just a drop in the ocean."

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Apron or Hairdryer? – The film challenging accessibility to the arts

Matthew Watson, a person supported by Hft, is the star of short film, ‘Apron or Hairdryer?’ which will soon be screening at the Leeds International Film Festival. He has proved that having a learning disability is no barrier to success.

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40 years of support from – and for – Hft

As part of our #Hft60 celebrations, Mike Stiff has kindly shared some of his family's memories covering the 40 years we've supported his son James.

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Intrepid teenager takes a 15,000 feet leap of faith in aid of charity

A 16-year-old A-level student from Somerset took a leap of faith from 15,000 feet last weekend as she participated in a charity skydive for Hft

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Charity’s housing staff rally together to improve facilities

More than 20 members of Hft's Commercial Housing team used their gardening/DIY skills to bring new life to facilities at our Banbury service

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Pat and John’s memories of Hft

Pat and John, whose daughter Kathy is supported by Hft in Gloucestershire, share their memories of Hft as part of our #Hft60 anniversary celebrations

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Hft launches UK’s first internship programme for adults over 25 with a learning disability

National learning disability charity Hft has launched a life-changing transition to employment programme for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

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An interview with Andrew Collinge for our Hft 60 celebrations

Andrew Collinge (Two times British Hairdresser of the Year) shares his memories of Hft as part of our 60th birthday celebrations

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