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’.

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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.

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Local man fulfils life-long goal to see band of his dreams UB40

Lifelong music lover Gary Pike has always dreamed of seeing reggae-pop group UB40 live in concert. In December, thanks to staff from national learning disability charity Hft, his lifelong goal was achieved.

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Hft responds to the Archbishops’ long-term social care vision

Hft have responded to the Archbishops’ new report laying out a long-term vision to transform care and support in the UK.

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Local MP visits Edenbridge services to meet learning disabled adults

Tom Tugendhat, MP for Tonbridge and Malling, visited the Edenbridge residential and supported living services, run by national learning disability charity Hft.

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Hft responds to the Draft Mental Health Bill

Kirsty Matthews, CEO of national learning disability charity Hft, has responded to the announcement of the draft Mental Health Bill.

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Social care – an unlikely but rewarding career path for young musician

Sam experienced a very quick career change from the world of music to social care. He is now hoping to inspire others to do the same.

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