HRH The Princess Royal has attended an event at the House of Lords to recognise the charitable projects that are enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities despite the social care funding crisis.
Read MoreThis Volunteers' Week, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of the volunteers who help us make a difference every day.
Read MoreBilly Davis, Public Affairs & Policy Manager at Hft, commented: “Our staff are the cornerstone of providing the high quality, person-centred support that adults with learning disabilities deserve. Any initiative which sees them get paid more for the invaluable work that they do should therefore be warmly welcomed.
Read MoreA Cornwall service is marking 25 years of supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible with a mad hatter-themed garden party.
Read MoreWith local authorities being the main commissioners of services in most areas, and with many providers already on a financial knife edge, the RCN’s proposals will only work if increases in wages are matched with additional government funding for local authorities to commission social care.
Read More“Most of the people we support have never set foot on a boat, and at least one has never been on holiday.” A Bishop’s Stortford learning disability charity is inviting the public to a coffee morning in order to raise funds for a much-anticipated trip.
Read MoreA charity service manager from Market Harborough who has dedicated his life to supporting people with learning disabilities has been invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of his efforts.
Read MoreHft is appealing to councillors to join us in calling on the government to adequately fund learning disability social care, and help the sector meet future demands.
Read MoreThe donation by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity follows 25 years of support, and will help Hft continue to provide charitably funded projects, such as Luv2meetU and our Family Carer Support Service, as well as make sure that the army dependants supported by Hft are given the opportunity to live the best lives possible.
Read MoreLuv2meetU is Hft’s friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities and the launch of a new branch in Newcastle has been a huge success.
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