"In the face of cost pressures on the learning disability social care sector - including a workforce crisis and mounting energy and wage bills – today’s additional funding is just a drop in the ocean."
Read MoreMatthew Watson, a person supported by Hft, is the star of short film, ‘Apron or Hairdryer?’ which will soon be screening at the Leeds International Film Festival. He has proved that having a learning disability is no barrier to success.
Read MoreCaroline Marsh recently raised over £4,000 for Hft after embarking on an eight-mile hike in Cheshire to celebrate the charity’s 60th birthday.
Read MoreCommunications Officer Daisy who joined our organisation in August, recently signed up for Personalised Technology (PT) training to better understand this core part of Hft’s services. What did she learn from the experience? Read on to find out…
Read MoreMichael secured the win with his enthusiastic take on the haka at a recent talent show for people with learning disabilities.
Read MoreToday’s Emergency Statement offers absolutely no reassurance or support for the beleaguered social care sector.
Read More"Govt must take action now to support our social care sector to address the recruitment & retention crisis as we head into a difficult winter”
Read MoreAs part of our #Hft60 celebrations, Mike Stiff has kindly shared some of his family's memories covering the 40 years we've supported his son James.
Read MoreStroud’s first female MP, Siobhan Baillie visited Hft to give individuals an opportunity to raise concerns about issues in their constituency.
Read MoreHft is pleased to have been selected as one of the organisations Bristol RAG will support through fundraising opportunities this year.
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