News: Stories

In today's blog we find out about the importance of building positive relationships and how David has made positive changes since becoming supported by Aspire.

This Learning Disability Week, we're shining the light on partnerships Unity Works has developed to create more inclusive workplaces for people with a learning disability.

Recently we met with Kirsty to talk about her hobbies, her life and experience since becoming supported by Thera.

Andrew completed his first 'Race for Life' and has taken part in the Devonport Swimming Competition in hopes of Paralympic success!

Jordan Allan is celebrating five years as Service Quality Director at Thera (Scotland). In this blog, we highlight his accomplishments from the last five years.

Independence and control over finances is an accepted part of everyday life for many of us. However, people with a learning disability frequently face barriers when it comes to managing their own money. They may also need support with some aspects of their money, and so their experience of money and what it means to them may be different to others.

From supported intern to a paid role in the space of a few months, Troy has made his mark working at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Earlier this week, Lincolnshire saw widespread flooding which caused devastation to many homes and communities. One of our support teams in Boston feared the worst when they received a flood warning for the area where we support 4 individuals in their own home.

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

Independence and control over finances is an accepted part of everyday life for many of us. However, people with a learning disability frequently face barriers when it comes to managing their own money. They may also need support with some aspects of their money, and so their experience of money and what it means to them may be different to others.