Independence Matters

Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, and those living with dementia, to live independent and fulfilling lives.

[Norfolk Industries @norfolkindust]

It's Pet Remembrance Day! Here's our new product, Furry Friends Farewell. Designed for children who may be dealing with their first experience of grief. A planet friendly product, made by people with disabilities too. #newproduct #petrembranceday #productlaunch #rainbowbridge

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@Rebecca00631516 @FUSENorwich Have a fantastic launch day @FUSENorwich - we will miss the launch as it’s our colleague awards afternoon. Have a great day!

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@JamesBullion @NorfolkASSD @NorfolkCC @1adass @EqualBrewkery festive ale coming up and will go beautifully with nut roast! @JamesBullion

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@Emily_YOP_ @yourownplace Don’t worry - be happy! 😀

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@simongwork @JamesBullion We were too polite to ask but we hope so too!

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@Rebecca00631516 @BreneBrown @yourownplace @Jesslucerackham @surya_YOP Love the look of your planning sessions!

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@norfolkindust is packing bee and butterfly friendly seeds as a thank you to the staff of one local planet friendly company. The gift that will keep on giving. If you want something similar to say thank you to your colleagues, give Norfolk Industries a call.

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@simongwork We will, thank you @simongwork! :-)

[Norfolk County Council @NorfolkCC]

Today is #Norfolk #CarFreeDay find out how you can support it here: https://t.co/uWOIvca3H3
@konectbuses @CarFreeNorwich @BerylBikes

[Norfolk County Council @NorfolkCC]

Well deserved. Congratulations everyone!

[Great Yarmouth and East Suffolk 2025 @great_2025]

Our joint bid to become UK #CityOfCulture2025 has the potential to bring real change, huge opportunities and significant benefits to our communities.

We're delighted to be one of a record 20 locations from across the country bidding for the title! 🤞

@DCMS

[National Suicide Prevention Alliance @NSPA_UK]

This Friday (10th September) is World Suicide Prevention Day and the theme this year is ‘Creating Hope Through Action’. We will be working with our members on exploring the complicated idea of ‘hope’ in suicide prevention. Find out more: https://t.co/x6vgSHzNby #WSPD

[Norfolk Industries @norfolkindust]

The guys in the factory are excited to have a new product to pack for #OrchardToys Jungle Heads & Tails is another great product which can be useful for people with disabilities as well as children. Packed by people with disabilities here at Norfolk Industries too! #employability

[Active Norfolk @ActiveNorfolk]

Today marks the start of @NHWeek - a week dedicated to highlighting the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care. Make sure you make hydration breaks a part of your physical activity! For more information and to get involved, visit: https://t.co/Q2JrJNjhCu

[Friend in Deed @FriendInDeed_]

To raise awareness for #dementiaactionweek we enjoyed a fabulous intergenerational quiz. Pupils from Norwich School and residents from Park House (@blackswancare)care home took part and all ages were full of smiles and laughter. We finished the quiz with a question regarding ...

[Changing Places UK @ChangingPlaceUK]

Looking for information about installing a #ChangingPlacesToilet? Check out our website for a handy practical guide: https://t.co/xtQjynMAtb #MakeAChange #ChangingLives

[Changing Places UK @ChangingPlaceUK]

Venues, you could be #ChangingLives today by installing more #ChangingPlacesToilets
Take a look at our website for real-life stories about the difference Changing Places toilets make: https://t.co/ccDeYO5MRW

[Norfolk County Council @NorfolkCC]

A huge thank you to all our nursing staff in Norfolk for everything you have done this year 👏 #InternationalNursesDay

[Epilepsy Action @epilepsyaction]

What's the ONE thing you want people to know about epilepsy? 🤔The results of our poll are in ✅📊👇

#PurpleDay #PurpleDay2021

[Carers Trust @CarersTrust]

It's #YoungCarersActionDay! And the theme is Protect Young Carers' Futures.

Throughout the day we'll be highlighting the incredible skills that young carers develop through being a carer - like resilience, time management and empathy.

Stay tuned!

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