News: Stories

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.

Omarion is a recent supported intern graduate from Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. Here, he speaks about the past year and the impact being a supported intern has had on him.

Jenny was recently supported by Susannah and Angela to go on holiday for the first time in many years! Read more about her time on holiday here.

As part of National Supported Internship Day, Unity Works is sharing updates from interns past and present. Here, we share Kelly's story.

This Neurodiversity Week, we are sharing stories from Unity Works staff. Today, Mike Donaghy, Job Broker at Unity Works, is sharing his story.

Tom Stevens, Quality Assessor for The Quality Company, tells us about his experience of setting up, and running, an online radio station.

August is festival season in Edinburgh, and Gig Buddies always make the most of it. Here's what we got up to at the 2023 Edinburgh Festivals.

In this blog, we share an update from Glenis, a young woman supported by Unity Works’ supported employment Lambeth Bounceback programme, who has recently been offered paid work.

Carolyn, staff member in Thera South West, decided to open the Shine Friendship Café at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic to bring people back together.

Gig Buddies with Thera Trust have had a very busy summer. Come and read all about it!