News: Thought piece

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.

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.

Every individual, regardless of their background, culture, gender or abilities, should have access to meaningful employment opportunities. Employability Day is a crucial reminder that despite progress, this ideal is far from a reality in our society.

Sam Avery, Service Quality Director for Thera South West reflects on her previous month as she goes on visits with a Board Member and discusses her role with a Non-executive as she hits half a year spent in her role.

Sam reflects on the pride of winning an accessibility award, but also how much work is still needed for a accessible society.

Sam Avery explains the outreach part of her role as Service Quality Director and why it is vital to the wellbeing and success of our organisation, and the people that we support.

Sam Avery, Service Quality Director for Thera South West, discusses networking within her role, and being nominated for a staff award.

Sam Avery, Service Quality Director for Thera South West, explains how she is settling into the role and the impact she has had so far.

Sam Avery, Service Quality Director for Thera South West, is documenting her first year to explain the work that Service Quality Directors do. In this blog, she talks about her first three months in the role.

Thera has a strong focus on supported employment. Here, we explain the benefits of supported employment to potential employers.