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Chancellor’s Emergency Statement continues to leave the social care sector in the dark

October 18, 2022 -

Press Releases

Chancellor’s Emergency Statement continues to leave the social care sector in the dark

Today’s Emergency Statement offers absolutely no reassurance or support for the beleaguered social care sector.

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People relying on care won’t get the support they need due to unprecedented vacancy rates – Hft

October 12, 2022 -

Press Releases

People relying on care won’t get the support they need due to unprecedented vacancy rates – Hft

"Govt must take action now to support our social care sector to address the recruitment & retention crisis as we head into a difficult winter”

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40 years of support from – and for – Hft

October 7, 2022 -

Hft 60

40 years of support from – and for – Hft

As 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.

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Stroud MP visits charity’s Stroud service to listen to concerns from adults with a learning disability

October 4, 2022 -

Press Releases

Stroud MP visits charity’s Stroud service to listen to concerns from adults with a learning disability

Stroud’s first female MP, Siobhan Baillie visited Hft to give individuals an opportunity to raise concerns about issues in their constituency.

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Hft is Bristol RAG’s Charity Partner of the Year

September 29, 2022 -

Press Releases, Fundraising

Hft is Bristol RAG’s Charity Partner of the Year

Hft is pleased to have been selected as one of the organisations Bristol RAG will support through fundraising opportunities this year.

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Learning disability care providers continue to hang by a thread despite social care funding being honoured

September 23, 2022 -

Press Releases

Learning disability care providers continue to hang by a thread despite social care funding being honoured

Learning disability care providers continue to hang by a thread despite social care funding being honoured.

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Intrepid teenager takes a 15,000 feet leap of faith in aid of charity

September 21, 2022 -

Press Releases, Hft 60

Intrepid teenager takes a 15,000 feet leap of faith in aid of charity

A 16-year-old A-level student from Somerset took a leap of faith from 15,000 feet last weekend as she participated in a charity skydive for Hft

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Liam takes a leap of faith to raise money for Hft

September 15, 2022 -

Press Releases

Liam takes a leap of faith to raise money for Hft

A man with Asperger’s Syndrome took a leap of faith last weekend as he participated in an Hft 'Soaring 60' skydive to raise money for Hft

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80% of Brits don’t believe Liz Truss will prioritise the rights of people with a learning disability

September 7, 2022 -

Press Releases

80% of Brits don’t believe Liz Truss will prioritise the rights of people with a learning disability

Almost four fifths (79%) of Brits do not believe Liz Truss, the new Prime Minister, will prioritise the rights and interests of adults with a learning disability, according to a poll published by learning disability charity Hft and Opinium today.

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Hft calls on Liz Truss to provide a realistic financial support package for the social sector instead of a ‘sticking plaster’

September 6, 2022 -

Press Releases

Hft calls on Liz Truss to provide a realistic financial support package for the social sector instead of a ‘sticking plaster’

Addressing the unprecedented cost-of-living crisis facing people with learning disabilities should not simply be a sticking plaster.

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