Blogs

It’s been one year since Zak Houlahan joined Achieve together as CEO, bringing fresh perspective, energy, and a commitment to putting homes and people supported at the heart of everything we do.

Co-production is a collaborative approach where people we support and team members work together as equals. It recognises the value of lived experience and actively involves people we support in shaping the support and services they receive.

At Achieve together, we support families through the transition from children’s services to adult support with clear guidance, tailored options and over 25 years of experience. Whether it’s supported living, residential care or outreach, we work closely with each person and their network to create a future built on purpose, independence and the right support.

Achieve together is a leading UK provider of personalised support for autistic people, those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex conditions. With over 25 years of experience and more than 420 homes and services across England and Wales, we offer tailored support to help people live with confidence, independence and purpose.

At Achieve together, we believe that exceptional care is only possible when we invest in the people who provide it. Our purpose is clear: to support people to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives. But that starts with building a workplace where our own team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive. 

Discover how Achieve together empowers autistic adults and people with learning disabilities through expert forensic mental health support, building brighter futures with person-centred, strengths-based pathways into independent community living.

At Achieve together, we’re passionate about making a difference for people with complex needs, including those living with epilepsy. In our latest blog, Erren Wheatland, our Head of Health & Clinical Governance, shares insights into how we’re leading the way in specialist support for people with PMLD, autism, and complex epilepsy.

At Achieve together, we believe that every voice matters – especially those that are too often unheard. That’s why we were honoured to stand alongside representatives from Campaign 4 Change at the House of Commons for the launch of the What Matters to Me report.

Director of Wellbeing Michael Fullerton considers the benefits of good sleep, sleep disorders and how we can help improve sleep for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) at Achieve together

The formation of a new Government on 5 July, following a landslide Labour victory, brings with it a wave of change. Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Michael Fullerton speaks of his hopes for the social care sector.

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy and Collaboration, Michael Fullerton, reflects on the recent England v Wales football matches

Find out how we have been embracing Learning Disability Awareness Week and spreading the learning throughout the month of June.

A family member, who nominated Alderton House for Team of the year in our Heroes Awards, gives her feedback on the special day.

Mental health awareness week (13-20 May) is almost upon us. Director of Wellbeing, Strategy and Collaboration, Michael Fullerton exhorts us to get moving

#MyVoteMyVoice

Helping people with learning disabilities and/or autism to vote

Most adults need to spend a third of our lives asleep to maintain wellbeing, yet our length and quality of sleep can vary. Director of Wellbeing, Michael Fullerton asks whether your sleep needs some careful consideration

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Michael Fullerton advises on how to look after ourselves and support others at this busy and less structured time of year

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Michael Fullerton reflects on the impact of kindness in the world

We believe that people must be empowered in their strengths and talents. Listen to members of Campaign 4 Change, Unity and Achieve together discussing theirs

On Tuesday 10 October, we celebrate World Mental Health Day, by focusing on and talking about the importance of good mental health, and supporting each other to drive positive change with mental health support and services.

This month’s podcast is all about daily living skills – love them or hate them – and why they are so important

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy and Collaboration, Michael Fullerton’s blog about ‘Creating Hope Through Action’, this year’s theme for World Suicide Prevention Day

What it means to have a good life for people with learning disabilities and autism

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Michael Fullerton blogs  about how we all need the same basic elements for a good life

People with learning disabilities and autism being part of the community

Director of Wellbeing, Strategy & Collaboration, Michael Fullerton writes about how being part of our community is good for our wellbeing

Mental wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism

Michael Fullerton, our Director of Health & Wellbeing writes about this important subject this month

The prevalence of epilepsy in people with intellectual (learning) disabilities is reported to be at least 20 times greater than within the general population, with approximately 22.5% of people with an intellectual disability presenting with an epilepsy diagnosis.