Press Releases

Hft’s CEO highlights the benefits of working in social care, but calls on the Government to go one step further

Hft’s CEO highlights the benefits of working in social care, but calls on the Government to go one step further than the Made with Care campaign.

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.

Records of 1980s Liverpool fundraising concerts where “Prince Charles clowned around” come to light

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.

Hft responds to the Archbishops’ long-term social care vision

Hft have responded to the Archbishops’ new report laying out a long-term vision to transform care and support in the UK.

Local MP visits Edenbridge services to meet learning disabled adults

Tom Tugendhat, MP for Tonbridge and Malling, visited the Edenbridge residential and supported living services, run by national learning disability charity Hft.

Hft responds to the Draft Mental Health Bill

Kirsty Matthews, CEO of national learning disability charity Hft, has responded to the announcement of the draft Mental Health Bill.

Social care – an unlikely but rewarding career path for young musician

Sam experienced a very quick career change from the world of music to social care. He is now hoping to inspire others to do the same.

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.