Dr Carys Banks, from the University of Surrey, has been working with several learning disability provider organisations to explore loneliness and social connectedness among adults with learning disabilities. Part of the NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research), Dr Bank’s research also considers how staff can play a vital role in helping people build...
Why not immerse yourself in craft and creativity with our Creative Courses? If you’ve ever wanted to try pottery or ceramics, you now can! Our courses are facilitated by expert tutors who share our ethos, meeting individual needs and designing and delivering sessions for absolute beginners and those wishing to build on their skills. Our...
A few years ago, we introduced the Wish Fish project, which encouraged residents to share a wish and receive support from staff to help make it happen. The project was a great success, with residents achieving a wide range of wishes, both big and small. We felt that it was the right time to refresh...
We were excited to again be supported by the MK Rotary Swimathon. On Saturday, 21st Feb, swimmers gathered at Wolverton Swimming Pool and swam lengths for our charity, including the Mayor of Milton Keynes, James Lancaster. On Saturday, 14th March, 7 residents took on the annual assisted swimathon. Teresa from our gardening team also took...