News: 2024

In the first of this two-part blog, we talk about the importance of short breaks in developing people’s skills so they can move into a home of their own.

Unity Works Job Broker was recognised for his work in consistently advocating for good work for people we support.

Thera South West share some of their top stories from 2024, with a focus on new staff, outreach, and helping the people they support to build a home they can love.

Equal Futures, with funding from the Scottish Government, are delivering circles of support workshops across Scotland.

Graham Skidmore explains what he has been getting up to recently in his role as Service Quality Director for Thera East.

Unity Works were one of a record number of nominations at the Mayor of London’s Adult Learning Awards 2024.

Group Lead Directors for Quality and Involvement, Andrew Bright and Sara Danby were invited to Paris to celebrate the 2024 Paralympic Games. In today’s blog Andrew talks about what it was like to travel around as a person with a learning disability, and the importance of representation.

In June 2024, Gig Buddies with Thera Trust welcomed Joseph Cox to the team as their new Accessibility Coach. We caught up with Joseph to learn more about his role.

Sam, Service Quality Director for Thera South West, fills us in on her adventures at a Fun Day, as well as important new tasks she has undertaken.

During a recent interview with Clair we spoke about her role as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) coach, how she's seen PBS impact the lives of the people she supports and her career. Read Clair's story to see the power PBS can have.