Bedfordshire

A bumper trip to the seaside for learning disabled adults from Shefford

‘Sad-looking’ garden transformed into a relaxing haven for learning disabled adults

A new sensory garden at the Herald Resource Centre in Shefford, Bedfordshire, was officially opened last week by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada, and the Mayor of Shefford, Ken Pollard.

Bedfordshire Lord-Lieutenant opens refurbished lounges to enable learning disabled adults to live their best lives

Two refurbished lounges at a supported living service in Hitchin Road, Shefford, which have helped to change the culture and social inclusion of the learning disabled adults who live there, have been officially opened by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, Susan Lousada.

Support worker takes a “terrifying” leap to raise money for learning disabled adults

A support worker from Bedford has completed a Leap of Kindness for Hft, facing her fears and raising vital funds for learning disabled adults.

Hft Bedfordshire rolls out the red carpet for celebratory awards day

Learning disabled adults, families, and colleagues at a Hft residential service in Bedfordshire came together last month to honour a year’s collective achievements, celebrating with heart-felt speeches, glasses of fizz, and no person left unrewarded.

Support worker’s 10-mile walk raises over £1500 for learning disabled adults

Bedfordshire support worker Teresa Mead has completed a 10-mile walk for Hft, achieving a personal goal and raising vital funds for learning disabled adults in the area.

‘Starship’ mobility scooter gives learning disabled woman a new lease of life

“Trekkie” fan Pam has had her own USS Enterprise touch down and transform her life in the form of a new mobility scooter, thanks to a legacy from her beloved mother.

Learning disabled adults in Bedfordshire celebrate the opening of their new ‘pub’

Learning disabled adults in Bedfordshire have celebrated the opening of their new summer house, made possible by generous funding from local families and donors.

From retail worker to community champion – the Bedfordshire support worker going the extra mile

Bedfordshire Support Worker, Teresa Mead, has taken on an additional role as a Community Fundraising Champion in a bid to bring the local community together and go the extra mile to support learning disabled adults to live their best life possible.

From Mariachi bands to the bagpipes – the learning disabled adults on a mission to explore the world’s cultures

Learning disabled adults in Bedfordshire are on a quest to explore and celebrate the feast of cultures the world has to offer.