Minstead Trust

An independent charity supporting people with learning disabilities.

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We don’t post on X anymore – but you can find us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn to be part of our community empowering people with learning disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

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Minstead Trust's employability programme is creating change for people with learning disabilities.

Providing spaces to learn new skills and grow in confidence, the people we support reach their potential with the right opportunities.

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We want to see a future where people with a learning disability receive the right support to access and stay in work.

We want employers to understand that people with a learning disability can make a valuable contribution to the workplace when supported properly. 💜

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It's #LearningDisabilityWeek! 💜

We want people with a learning disability to be seen.

Research shows that people with a learning disability have had enough of being ignored, mistreated, patronised - and, sometimes, even locked away.

👉 Donate today: https://t.co/vl6Mg6sABL

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💬 Do you understand me?

People with a learning disability continue to face health inequalities and barriers to accessing care. But it is important to get help with health when it's needed.

Visit our website for health resources: https://t.co/Y7Ek7CO9p0 #LearningDisabilityWeek

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It’s Learning Disability Week!

This year’s theme is all about ensuring people with learning disabilities like Simon feel seen, heard and valued, and celebrating how they enrich society.

#LearningDisabilityWeek #DoYouSeeMe #MinsteadTrust

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This week is Carers Week, recognising the unsung heroes in our communities.

Follow along to learn more about how Minstead Trust is supporting family carers across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

https://t.co/K6I5T2c1W7

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62% of those who care, or previously provided care, said they had ‘no choice’ in taking on the role because no other options were available.

Today we launch our 'No choice but to care' report, covering the impact of caring on unpaid carers. https://t.co/24Ns6diUwq

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Volunteers’ Week is back!

This week we will be sharing some fabulous volunteering stories from across the Trust, highlighting just some of the ways our volunteers so kindly give their time and get involved.

Thank you volunteers!

#learningdisability #volunteersweek2024

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@mencap_charity have created some brilliant easy read posters that can help to inform and educate those who want to find out more.

What is voting? - https://t.co/2gzOrfOJM9
What is a general election? https://t.co/mJN6Ic9qqM

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Do you support someone with a learning disability and/or autism?

The UK has a general election coming up on the 4 July, and you can support them to vote for their local MP.

People with learning disabilities have every right to vote and make their voices heard.

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The weather is warming up, and the people we support have been out enjoying the sunshine on their health and wellbeing walks.

Here's instructor John introducing you to some of the guys.

#learningdisabilitiesawarenes

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You did it!

Your remarkable generosity has helped beat the target in our mental health fundraiser.

You helped raise a total of £13,932 including gift aid to support people with learning disabilities with their mental health.

Thank you

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Employment can be transformational to the lives of those with a learning disability.

Don't miss your chance to hear Chris speak about the impact that employment can have for both people with learning disabilities and society.

#learningdisabilityawareness

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It's well known that physical exercise can help our mental health.
The weekly PEDALL sessions in the New Forest encourage exactly that!

You can help support some of the most vulnerable in society by donating to #Kind2Mind
https://t.co/LYdp6ZS2qv

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Your incredible support has helped us to £2,000 in our Big Give mental health fundraiser - thank you!

There is still a long way to go to the £10,000 target. Could you help to support people like Helen? https://t.co/9OTEHNGOfH

Donate now: https://t.co/LYdp6ZS2qv
#kind2mind

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You can read more of Rachel’s story here: https://t.co/iOqGC3hoau

Find out more about this spring's @BigGive #Kind2Mind campaign: https://t.co/aFwtiNxYND

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This time last year, Rachel was really struggling with her mental health.

With wellbeing support, Rachel is now living a happier life.

You could help fund wellbeing support for someone in crisis by donating to our Healthy Mind, Happy Life campaign from 14 – 28 May.

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This week's lucky winner of the @makeasmilelotto rollover jackpot won £6,500! Could you be the next winner, and win up to £1,000 just for supporting Minstead Trust?

Enter today, and help us raise crucial funds to support people like Sean and Liam.
https://t.co/vNb1maKfCe

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Last week a group of the people we support went on an exciting trip to collect some firebricks! Many thanks for the kind donation from one of our instructors' family.

We hope in the future they will be used to build an small outside kiln.

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Looking for a fresh opportunity where you can truly make an impact?

We have a variety of full-time and part-time positions currently available.

Discover more here: https://t.co/PyGDngTlfi.

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This month, some of the people we support have been getting outside and enjoying nature 🍃

From well-being walks through the forest, to calming strolls along the beach, there is so much to enjoy at this time of year.