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Derwen College delivers exceptional programmes and a rich learning environment for young people, aged from 16 to 25 years, with special educational needs and disabilities, including: Learning and physical disabilities Autism Spectrum Disorder Behaviours of concern PMLD Our main campus is in Gobowen,…
In 1976, armed with a single phone in a rented office, Dimensions began supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs out of institutions, helping them lead ordinary lives in their local communities. Forty years on, our work is fundamentally unchanged: we support people…
The Disability Employment Advisers are available in majority of Jobcentres. The objective of Disability Employment Advisers is to support Jobcentre customers who have health conditions and disabilities to prepare for work, move into work and remain in work. Disability Employment Advisers share their knowledge, skills…
Services we provide Assistance with personal care Assistance with shopping Assistance with domestic chores Assistance with learning new skills Assistance with managing moods, emotions and behaviours Assistance with meal preparation and managing a healthy lifestyle Assistance with accessing social and recreational activities Assistance in taking…
Educafe provides a safe space to meet, eat and learn at our FREE pop-up community cafe at Newbury Library with: free tea and cake for all free English conversation free activities and expert advice for parents in our Parents Village knit & natter volunteer opportunities…
A free and confidential service for Job Seekers and Benefit Claimants Volunteering for the Salvation Army If you think you can help in any way contact your local branch for more information.
FarmBuddies, a Social Enterprise, arranges for accompanied individuals or small groups with any mild or moderate additional need, aged 9-90yrs, to visit farms in the local area one day a week to do a variety of regular farm jobs including animal care according to age,…
Fortune College, part of The Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy (FCRT), is an Independent Specialist Provider. Included in the provision is a residential Further Education Through Horsemastership (FETH) Course catering for up to 38 young people between the age of 16 -25 with learning difficulties…
This Social/Care Farming enterprise, is set up for disadvantaged young people and adults who are struggling in a mainstream school environment and for adults with mental health problems such as depression, bereavement and post traumatic stress disorders, just to name a few. There will also…
At Growing 2gether we provide support for many people; mainly adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health problems. In addition we work with young people from both mainstream schools and educational establishments as well as pupil referral units and other educational partnerships. We…
Five A Day Market Garden runs a variety of one off workshops, courses and projects throughout the year for: adults adults with learning disabilities retired people Visit the website for details of courses currently running.
Good Hope Farm is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) for the benefit of adults with Learning Disabilities and the local community.Good Hope Farm is being designed as a small organic farm growing vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs.The farm will be a day centre offering work experience for adults with Learning…
Providing a safe environment where adults who have learning or physical disabilities, or poor mental health, may learn social and practical skills for independent living and take part in training in the form of horticultural therapy. Teaching social skills is very much part of what…
Headway Thames Valley is a charity helping people to live life after brain injury in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. There are many possible causes of brain injury, including a fall, a road accident, sports injury, tumour, stroke, cardiac arrest, complications during operations and post viral…
Heros Education provide students with training and education in order to have a career within the horse racing and wider equine industry. Visit the website for a listing of: Traineeships Apprenticeships Enrichment for 12 - 16 year olds, in partnership with their school Work experience…
Offering adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to enhance life skills and gain work placements. The programme engages participants in horticultural activities that promote improved health and wellbeing, increased confidence and interpersonal skills. Affinity Trust workshops run Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.00am till 2.30pm, but…
We offer free access to thousands of items: books, audiobooks, eBooks and e-Magazines, maps and more. We also provide a wide range of online resources, all available free of charge to library members. You can log in to our online catalogue to search, renew and reserve books and more;…
InFocus offers a range of educational, care and support services to young adults with visual impairment and other complex needs (including PMLD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe learning disabilities, moderate learning needs, multi-sensory impairment, Cerebral Palsy, social and emotional needs). Our services include: Education provision Day…
AbilityNet's friendly technology volunteers provide free IT (information technology) support to older people and disabled people of any age, anywhere in the UK. Home visits available. Every volunteer is disclosure-checked and can help with all sorts of IT challenges, from setting up new equipment, fixing technical…