Putting positive mental health at the centre of our approach to care
Our person-centred approach enables the people we support to communicate personal choice. Many of the people we support at Field Lane have profound, complex and multiple learning disabilities, and different ways of processing sensory experiences. As part of our approach to care and to support better mental health, we use sensory-based activities and intensive, mirrored interaction therapies. These therapies help manage emotions, foster social connection, and create a sense of
Good mental health is integral to our approach to care
Many of the people we support enjoy expressing their thoughts and feelings through arts & crafts. May is Mental Health Month, a time to raise awareness of the impact of mental health on our lives. At Field Lane we prioritise good mental health as part of our approach to care. We support people with learning disabilities; some are also autistic and have other behavioural challenges. We encourage activities that benefit mental health and help the people we support to find posit
“Everyone deserves the chance to live a full life, and Field Lane helps make that possible.”
We went to meet our new trustee, Konstantina Papadopoulou, and asked her about joining the Field Lane Board of Trustees. How long have you been a trustee for Field Lane? I joined the Field Lane board as a trustee in February 2026. I'm still in the early stages of finding my feet, but I'm bringing my background in real estate services to bear, looking at how my experience can best serve Field Lane’s mission. Why did you choose Field Lane as the charity you wanted to get involv
