News

The beautiful game, again!

Every year at Achieve together we host an England v. Wales football day for anyone who wants to participate. Teams of people we support, and team members enjoy some fresh air, exercise and friendly competition

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June Employee of the month

Well done to Sayda Kader, Support Worker at DCA West Bromwich who was voted Employee of the month in June

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June Manager of the month

This month, our congratulations go to Lynn Butler, Home Manager at DCA Shrewsbury who receives the June Manager of the month award

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The Seven Deadly Sins

An amazing example of co-production and a fantastic performance from people we support at Bath’s Egg Theatre

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Little Shop of Horrors

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

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May Employee of the month

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

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May Manager of the month

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

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Learning Disability Week: Do you see me?

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

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Joint winner! Darryl Chapman award for health promotion

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

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Winner! Team of the year

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

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New report highlights ‘significant inequalities’

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

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Voting – it’s everyone’s right

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

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Winner! Organisational impact

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.

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Mental Health Awareness learning

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

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Good Lives Manifesto

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

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Winner! Making things happen award

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

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April Manager of the month

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

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April Employee of the month

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

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Leadership update

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

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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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Our 2024 Heroes

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

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The Assembly review

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

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March Manager of the month

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

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March Employee of the month

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

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Leaders’ List winners!

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

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Meet our supported living Manager in Croydon

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

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Meet the Manager of The Grove

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.

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February Employee of the month

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

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February Manager of the month

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

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Future of Care 5

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.

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