News & blog

Blog | 07 April 2022

Dedicated Devon and Cornwall staff help 17 people keep their homes and support staff, saving people’s jobs in the process

by Matthew Cotterell

The prospect of losing the roof over your head is never an easy thing to deal with. Yet without the commitment, determination and ceaseless effort from a group of passionate people, this could have been a horrible reality for 17 residents in supported living in Cornwall and Exeter.

Blog | 21 March 2022

Life changing: why Team GB swimmer Florence Garrett is backing the Down Syndrome Bill

by Jenna Lloyd

Campaigners like Florence want to see the Bill passed before the end of Down Syndrome Awareness Week.

Blog | 17 March 2022

68% of people we support in Devon and Cornwall experienced positives during Covid pandemic including learning new skills and feeling supported

by Jenna Lloyd

Six months ago, our Stakeholder Engagement Team in Devon put out a survey to capture what life had been like for people we support in Devon and Cornwall during lockdown and the following periods of ongoing restrictions.

News | 15 March 2022

Take part in the Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection

The Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection is taking place on 17 March. The event marks two years since the start of the pandemic.

News | 03 March 2022

Leading charities and political figures call for accessible voting for all

Leading charities like Mencap and Sense and political figures including Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, have co-signed a letter from United Response, calling on government to guarantee accessible voting for people with disabilities and autism.

Blog | 17 December 2021

Giving the gift of technology – how we’re keeping people with disabilities and autism connected this Christmas

by Maxine Spry

Whether it’s tablets, phones or improved internet access, technology has never been so important for people we support.

Blog | 10 December 2021

5 tips for a Christmas that works for everyone

by John Ockenden

Christmas can be a difficult time for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health needs. We’ve taken advice from many sources to help make this season easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

Blog | 01 September 2021

Spotting the signs of sepsis

by Alison Worsfold

Sepsis is a life-threatening illness which causes 37,000 deaths a year in the UK. Find out more about sepsis, how to spot the signs and how to treat it.

News | 05 January 2021

Richmond care workers dubbed Covid-19 ‘Community Heroes’ for supporting people with learning disabilities

Our care workers in Richmond have this winter been branded ‘Community Heroes’ by the borough council for their tireless and selfless work supporting people with learning disabilities and autism throughout the pandemic.

Blog | 17 November 2020

Safeguarding: keeping people we support safe and well

by Mike Brent

Safeguarding Adults Week, organised by the Ann Craft Trust, aims to spark conversations around safeguarding adults at risk and empower the people who work with them to feel confident to respond effectively to any safeguarding concerns.