Pat celebrates being cancer free weeks after turning 80

“It’s all gone” was Pat’s response when she found out she was cancer free mere weeks after celebrating her 80th birthday at her residential service in Bampton.

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One of Hft’s oldest residents turns 80

One of Hft’s oldest residents in Devon celebrated her 80th birthday last week, marking the milestone with a tea party with her friends and neighbours.

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“An opportunity for progress” – Hft responds to Care England’s report

Hft has responded to the publication of Care England’s new report, Care For Our Future, which outlines a roadmap for delivering sustainable adult social care, saying it offers a much-needed opportunity for progress in the sector.

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Learning disabled adults in Ironbridge share memories ahead of new development

Learning disabled adults in Ironbridge have been sharing memories of their time at a local residential service run by learning disability charity Hft, ahead of plans to redevelop the service into a community-based supported living service.

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Hft and Care England launch latest survey to analyse financial challenges in the adult social care sector

Hft and Care England have launched the survey for Sector Pulse Check 2023, their annual report analysing the financial health and workforce challenges faced by the adult social care sector.

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Learning disabled couple find each other through charity’s friendship service

A couple who met through a friendship service for learning disabled and autistic individuals have shared their happiness at finding one another through Luv2meetU (L2mU).

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Charity staff in Cornwall prepare to take a Leap of Kindness

A team of charity employees from St Austell, Cornwall are set to take a ‘Leap of Kindness’ for Hft this September, to raise funds for impactful projects in the area.

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No surprise at Local Authorities’ budget deficit, says Hft

Hft has responded with shock to new figures unearthed by the BBC today, which report that Local Authorities will see £467m stripped from their adult care services by April 2026.

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Hft receives Sport England grant towards yoga equipment

A residency supported by Hft has received a Lottery Award grant, thanks to Sport England’s Small Grants Programme, of £1,817 to fund yoga equipment that will be used for weekly yoga sessions.

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