Blogs

The beauty of sleep

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

 

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Achieving together as one

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

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A new wave for social care?

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.

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Belonging and togetherness

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

 

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Celebrating Learning Disability Week: The importance of being seen, heard and valued

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

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My reflections on the Heroes Awards event

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

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Mental Health Awareness Week

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

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Wheel of Engagement Podcast – Episode 13

#MyVoteMyVoice

Helping people with learning disabilities and/or autism to vote

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The importance of sleep

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

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Wellbeing at Christmas

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

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Kindness

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

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Wheel of Engagement Podcast – Episode 12

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

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Mental health is a universal human right

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.

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Wheel of Engagement Podcast – Episode 11

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

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World Suicide Prevention Day, Sunday 10th September

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

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Wheel of Engagement Podcast – Episode 10

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

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A good Life

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

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 9

People with learning disabilities and autism being part of the community

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Community and wellbeing

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

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 8

Mental wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism

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The impact of stress

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

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Complex Epilepsy – Being informed, consulted and in control

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.

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 7

Supporting hobbies & interests of people with learning disabilities and autism

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My Menopause Journey

With HRT due to be available to women through a single prescription prepayment certificate from 1 April, Helen Ritson shares her experiences of the menopause and its links to low mood and anxiety

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 6

Sexuality support for people with learning disabilities and autism

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February 2023

Mark Winter, one of our Mental Health Champions, shares his experience of learning about mental health first aid and how he helps others as a result of his training

 

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 5

Supporting people with learning disabilities and autism to achieve goals and dreams

 

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 4

Supporting family relationships and friendships for people with learning disabilities and autism

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Wheel of Engagement podcast – Episode 3

Physical wellbeing for people with learning disabilities and autism

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Shirley’s Mental Health blog – November 2022

In this month’s mental health blog, Shirley explores the very important subject of bullying; from its potentially lifelong repercussions to what makes a bully, a bully.

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