People with learning disabilities enjoy “unforgettable” experience at sea

Hft's learning disability service in Herts & Essex organised a holiday of a lifetime for a group of adults with learning disabilities.

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Hampshire sisters prepare for Wye Valley Challenge in memory of their great uncle

Two sisters from Hampshire will be taking on the Wye Valley Challenge to raise funds for Hft, which supported their great uncle throughout his life.

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Hft responds to inquiry calling for the regulation of local authority fees

Hft calls on the CQC to be given powers to regulate the fees paid by local authorities to commission social care, in evidence to NAO report.

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Popular inclusive music festival attracts record crowds

CoreFest, a free accessible music festival run by Hft, attracted record crowds as hundreds of people came together to enjoy a weekend of live music.

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Staff from Hft Worcestershire highly commended in Linda McEnhill award

Two members of staff at a learning disability service in Worcestershire have been recognised for their commitment and dedication in supporting a resident described as “a true hero”, up until he passed away.

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“The challenges facing social care are bigger than one party”

"The time for consultation is over. Urgent and decisive action is now needed to save a sector which the CQC describes as ‘at a tipping point’. Hft calls for cross-party action following publication of committee report.

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Access to healthcare – a parent’s experiences

This Learning Disability Awareness Week focuses on access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities. Family carer Madeleine Cowley shares her thoughts.

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Vote for Hft as your Local Sainsbury’s store’s Charity of the Year

Hft has been nominated for Local Charity of the Year at five Sainsbury’s stores in the South East and we need your help to be in with a chance of winning!

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Charity backs Adass call for a secure future for social care

Billy Davis, Public Affairs and Policy Manager at Hft, commented: “Today’s research from Adass adds to the growing body of evidence that there is an ongoing funding crisis crippling the social care sector."

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Learning disability group pays visit to Number 10 for awareness campaign

Becky and Henry travelled to 10 Downing Street to present the Prime Minister with a custom-made pair of shoes, designed using pictures of Voices to be Heard members as part of their Walk in Our Shoes campaign.

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