In care home settings, the coronavirus is having a disproportionate affect on people with learning disabilities. The Care Quality Commission recently reported that there were 175% more deaths in places that support people with learning disabilities in England in April,...

Every year across the globe, Pride events are held in June to celebrate the important and valuable contribution LGBT+ people make to our communities and to highlight the ongoing need for equality. This year's Pride is going online, calling on people to reach out and un...

It’s been nine weeks since we launched our Coronavirus appeal.  The response has been very positive and we have received some generous donations that have gone toward purchasing essential PPE and related supplies. We are extremely grateful to all our donors. 

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A statement from Peter Calderbank, Chief Executive, Field Lane

The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA on the 25 May 2020 has shaken the world. To die as the result of police brutality simply because of the colour of your skin is completely unacceptable. His death...

Trying to keep things as normal as possible for our clients during lockdown has been a challenge. Whilst not able to go out and about for the past 11 weeks, our project teams have been finding creative ways to keep clients entertained at home.

This week they were given...

Recent findings from the Office for National Statistics, which highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of people with a disability found that almost half (45%) of disabled adults said they are very worried about the effect that COVID-19 is having on their li...

Sarah: "...the true joy of my role is being able to help my clients to live the life they want, one that will be fulfilling to them."

How long have you worked for Field Lane?

I’ve been with Field Lane for seven and half years, five as project manager at Ailsa Road. 

What...