
Summerhouse donation helps banish winter blues
In these last grey days of winter, it’s good to start thinking of the summer and brighter days ahead. That’s exactly what our clients at Buddleia House are doing and with the help of a generous donation from the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, they will soon be able to refurbish the summerhouse and create a sensory garden. Spending time in the garden is favourite activity for everyone. The garden renovations will help make the space useable for longer during the year. We want o

Taking down the barriers to independent living
There are a growing number of people being diagnosed with learning disabilities and autism. As is the trend in society in general, with longer life expectancy, more people with learning disabilities are outliving their carers. The issue is compounded by the fact 30 per cent fewer people get support from social services than they did 20 years ago. This percentage is likely to increase as local authorities continue to make further spending cuts. Accessing these diminishing ser