News: 2020

Learning Disability Work Week 2020 is a chance to demonstrate how employers #ThinkDifferently to bring people with a learning disability into their workforce and to show the benefits of this. 

Gig Buddies West Lothian has been getting people with a learning disability out to local gigs, and beyond, for over three years. We have 35 members and a team of local volunteers.

During lockdown Luke, who is supported by Thera East, was due to attend a Daniel O'Donnell concert in Southend. The concert was cancelled because of COVID-19.

The Scottish Government has announced new rules in Scotland which will start on Monday 2 November.

Read updates about what’s been happening around Thera (Scotland)

The Government has launched a new 3 tier alert system to help manage the spread of coronavirus in England.

Recent funding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund (distributed by The National Lottery) has enabled Unity Works to purchase 41 tablets to distribute to the people we support so that they can get online and take part in our programme of activities.

Dan is one of Thera's trained Mental Health First Aiders. Read more about why he chose to become a Mental Health First Aider.

The Scottish Government has announced tighter measures to help control the spread of the virus.

As Gig Buddies with Thera Trust members are still unable to meet, Gig Buddies Scotland continues to provide activities and online events throughout October and November.