Learning disability stories

Learning disabled charity calls for improved provision of supported internships

Hft has welcomed the Government’s commitment to double the number of supported internships in its SEND improvement plan ‘as a step in the right direction’ but adds that it would like to see improved provision for follow-on support to enable learning disabled people to stay in paid employment.

Social interactions identified as key to encouraging physical activity in £1.8m UKRI project

Learning disabled people call for change on four key issues in Hft’s national campaigning plan

Senior manager at Hft speaks out about development opportunities in the social care sector

Ian Earey is encouraging people to consider a career in adult social care to help steer the future of adults with learning disabilities and change the face of care and support.

Two furry friends make David’s dream come true

David is thrilled to be welcoming two furry friends into his home thanks to the support of Hft’s Extra Special Fund.

Hft celebrates the success of its supported employment programmes

Hft is currently working with DFN Project SEARCH to bridge the gap between education and employment through supported employment internships. Recently, two of their programmes received an award for ‘Outcomes of 100% achieved’.

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