Blogs

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.

Supporting hobbies & interests of people with learning disabilities and autism

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

Sexuality support for people with learning disabilities and autism

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

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

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

Physical wellbeing for people with learning disabilities and autism

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.

Personal identity of people with learning disabilities and autism

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October. Read how one of our Mental Health Champions got through a difficult time, and why she’s so passionate about advocating for mental health…

Employment & education for people with learning disabilities and autism

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 on 10th September. Shirley discusses the topic of suicide and gives links to more information and support…