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Penny Meadow day service presents a very special production of this iconic horror comedy rock musical

Daniella Linden, Practice Lead at Mandalay is our May Employee of the month. Congratulations on your achievement, Daniella.

This month our winner is Ezdra Harris, Home Manager at Wilbury Gardens in Hove. Congratulations, Ezdra.

Take two minutes to watch this thought-provoking video recorded by members of Campaign 4 Change

Kitty McAvoy and her team have created a family atmosphere that embraces all forms of support including end of life care

The team at Alderton House has triumphed in the face of multiple challenges this year, demonstrating commitment and excellent communication. Their hard work has led to great outcomes for people they support

The Women and Equalities Committee lays bare several issues regarding healthcare and employment for people with learning disability and autistic people

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

With the general election just around the corner, Campaign 4 Change members have collated some useful information about supporting people to vote

Elmi Terjavjainen helps us every day to deliver our purpose of Ordinary lives, Extraordinary people. In her work as Co-production Manager, she always puts people we support at the centre of everything she does.

Find out how we have been embracing Mental Health Awareness Week and spreading the learning throughout the month of May

Campaign 4 Change members were pleased to be involved in creating the Good Lives Manifesto 2024, launched by Learning Disability England 

Loreta French has made a dramatic difference to one man’s life leading to a significant increase in his skills, activities and general outlook

Our Manager of the month for April is Irram Ali, Manager at Birmingham Road in West Bromwich. Well done!

Congratulations to Charmaine Matthews, Support Worker at DCA West Bromwich who is our Employee of the month for April

Achieve together announces appointment of new CEO, Zak Houlahan, and the appointment of John Ivers as a Non-executive Director

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

What a day of celebration with many, many emotional moments – please join us in congratulating our winners!

Feedback on the must-watch interview of the year from our Unity Representative Zara.

This month, Boo Holmquest, has been voted our Manager of the month. Well done, Boo.

Our Employee of the month for March is Graham Grant, Support Worker at Grange Court in Wiltshire. Congratulations Graham!

Meet Crystal and Ben Fai, two of our Campaign 4 Change members who are winners in the Learning Disability and Autism Leaders’ List Awards.

Daniel, the dedicated Manager at our supported living home, who’s greatest joy is his profound passion for people we support.

Marcel, the dedicated home Manager at The Grove, shared her deep-seated passion for making a positive impact in the lives of those she supports.

Deborah Jones, Support Worker from Ty Dol near Swansea is our Employee of the month for February. Congratulations, Deborah!

Congratulations to February’s Manager of the month, Holly Scales, Regional Manager in East Sussex. A well deserved result!

In readiness for this year’s general election, the APPG on Adult Social Care has created a report of key social care priorities. Mary Woodall went to its launch at the Houses of Parliament.

On 19 March, LDE Representative and Campaign 4 Change member Mary Woodall and Director of Wellbeing Michael Fullerton facilitated a webinar about sleep through Learning Disability England.

We’re marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week with information on how we are rolling out this new training to all team members in England.

Some people we support who are autistic are in paid or voluntary employment. We look at what this review says and how it could help more people thrive at work.