Learning disability stories

CEO’s daughter undertakes the London Marathon for charity with only six weeks’ training

An intrepid young woman from London has set herself a target of completing the London Marathon on Sunday (23 April) despite giving herself only six weeks to train.

Man with cerebral palsy says gaming has been a life saver

Twitch streamer Shaun uses streaming and gaming to improve his dexterity limited by his cerebral palsy. He says gaming has been a life saver.

Learning disabled photographer celebrates first sell-out calendar

Photographer Dan is celebrating his first sell-out calendar which will see funds donated to Hft Cornwall, the national learning disability charity which supports Dan to live his best life.

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