“Learning disabled people are being repeatedly failed” – Hft responds to the EHRC’s disability rights report

Hft has responded to the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) new report on disability rights which found that there has been little to no progress in improving the lives of disabled people over the past few years.

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Support worker’s 10-mile walk raises over £1500 for learning disabled adults

Bedfordshire support worker Teresa Mead has completed a 10-mile walk for Hft, achieving a personal goal and raising vital funds for learning disabled adults in the area.

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‘Starship’ mobility scooter gives learning disabled woman a new lease of life

“Trekkie” fan Pam has had her own USS Enterprise touch down and transform her life in the form of a new mobility scooter, thanks to a legacy from her beloved mother.

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Learning disabled adults in Bedfordshire celebrate the opening of their new ‘pub’

Learning disabled adults in Bedfordshire have celebrated the opening of their new summer house, made possible by generous funding from local families and donors.

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Proposed social care funding is a step in the right direction but only goes so far, says Hft

Hft is calling for a long-term social care workforce plan following the Government’s announcement of a £600 million package to support recruitment and retention in the social care sector.

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Sculptor helps learning disabled adults develop their creativity

Sculptor and designer Jasna Sadic is using her professional and personal experience to teach arts and crafts classes at Hft’s Barnet supported living service, providing learning disabled adults with a valuable opportunity to express themselves.

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From retail worker to community champion – the Bedfordshire support worker going the extra mile

Bedfordshire Support Worker, Teresa Mead, has taken on an additional role as a Community Fundraising Champion in a bid to bring the local community together and go the extra mile to support learning disabled adults to live their best life possible.

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Learning disability charity becomes Choose a Challenge’s seventh peak partner

Hft has become only one of seven peak charity partners of Choose a Challenge, the adventure travel company, to reach a new audience of student fundraisers.

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The Government’s Disability Action Plan does not go far enough, says Hft

Hft has responded to the publication of the Government’s Disability Action Plan Consultation, stating there are fundamental gaps.

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