π¬ "At bowling, Dom and his friends are constantly laughing, fist bumping and high-fiving each other. This is great to see as historically Dom has found socialising with his peers quite difficult."
π Read more about Dominic's story here: https://t.co/7YQh5DF6nl
It's time for the next part of our 25 Ways series. π
Today's blog is about Dominic's story. Dominic is supported by Thera South West and has started to participate in more activities over the last few years which has positively impact his confidence and sports skills. (1/2)
25 Ways Thera has made an impact is back! Today, we are highlighting the impact Short Breaks have for the people we support.
π Read more about Ansar's Short Breaks and the impact they've had in our latest blog post: https://t.co/g4SDaRnKKB
For today's 25 Ways Thera has made an impact, we are highlighting our fantastic Service Quality Directors (SQDs). They bring their lived experience to form an equal leadership team with each Managing Director π
π Read more in our latest blog post: https://t.co/RZKwvuVzzM
Have you been thinking about a career in social care but nervous about making a change?
π¬ Hear from Tony about how he's felt since he gave social care a go!
π Read Tony's story on our website and take the leap to becoming a Support Worker today! https://t.co/rgGCFeaSTX
We are delighted to share that @GigBuddiesThera were awarded The Skinny and Fest Magazine's Edinburgh Festival Award for Accessibility! π
π In our latest blog post, Sam reflects on the award but how much more work is needed. https://t.co/JDXkM6E5h9
πΈ Photo Credit: Eoin Carey
Our Financial Wellbeing Project has come to a close! π£
Sam and Gerard have been leading a project into understanding what money means to people with a learning disability. The findings will be presented in a webinar this Autumn!
π Read more here! https://t.co/v2IjxaGZAH
This week for 25 ways Thera has made an impact, we're shining a spotlight on Dosh!
Jane* moved into her own flat in 2020 and worked with her Dosh Financial Advocate, Lisa, to manage the transition and build her confidence with money.
π Read more here: https://t.co/eiW47gdAUH
In our next installment of 25 Ways Thera has made an impact, we are revisiting the Strathmartine Stories Project! The aim of the project was to built a picture of what life was like for those living and working at Srathmartine hospital.
π Read more here: https://t.co/LMmqPd5C3U
Today for our 25 Ways Thera Has Made An Impact project, we are focusing on the Know Your Body resources!
The resources were created by Ansar Projects, @CoppaFeelPeople and @orchidcancer to help people with a learning disability to detect differences within their bodies. (1/3)
@CoppaFeelPeople@orchidcancer This was so they could notify their GP and access early treatment.
In recognition of the projects' importance, it was shortlisted as a finalist in the Breaking Down Barriers award at the 2023 National Learning Disability and Autism Awards! π (2/3)
The campaign aims to challenge the stigmas associated with social care and learning disabilities with our person-centred approach that promotes freedom and independence. π
π Read more about Thera East Anglia and the campaign in our newest blog post: https://t.co/ObJjdjGwhx
We are very excited to share the first video Thera East Anglia has been working on with @trettfilms, featuring their incredible staff, people they support and their families! π¬
The video is part of their newly launched recruitment campaign in Norfolk. (1/2)