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Scunthorpe’s Sporty Summer

Scunthorpe’s Sporty Summer


Our North Lincolnshire services applied for our Sporty Summer 'Get Together' grant of up to £300, using it to hold a Sports Day in the park! The day was a bit breezy and chilly, but no rain came to dampen the day, much to everyone's surprise given the forecast! 23…

Blackburn’s ‘Sporty Summer’ Bash

Blackburn’s ‘Sporty Summer’ Bash


Services in Lancashire were awarded our ‘Sporty Summer Celebration’ grant of up to £800 to bring together 13 services in an afternoon of sports and games. The day began at noon in Witton Country Park in Blackburn under a cloudless sky. As the temperature began to rise, over 80 staff…

Skin Checks

Skin Checks


It’s My M.O.T Month, where we’re encouraging you to keep up to date with your health checks. A really important check that we can all do is to look at our skin and see if we notice anything new or unusual. Here are some things to look out for, according…

Creative Stars – June

Creative Stars – June


Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:…

Creative Together’s ‘Be Free, Not Afraid’ Music Festival

Creative Together’s ‘Be Free, Not Afraid’ Music Festival


After the success of last year’s ‘Be You, Not Them’ Music Festival, our national co-production centre Creative Together held their second annual Festival! This year’s theme was ‘Be Free Not Afraid', and the day was all about freely expressing individuality. From the moment the crowds arrived and the music began…

North East ‘My MOT Day’!

North East ‘My MOT Day’!


The North East held their own ‘My M.O.T Day’, a free event to encourage people with a learning disability to better understand their own health needs and make meaningful changes. With stalls from the NHS, Healthwatch, Cleveland Police, the North East Ambulance Service and more, there were so many opportunities…