Being seen as a valued part of the community in which they live is important to the individuals that we have the privilege to support at Home From Home Care. This can be achieved through working or volunteering at a local business, taking part in community events, or like Steven, raising money for charity. This […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been observed around the world on December 3rd since 1992 – yet the incredible achievements of the individuals we are privileged to support are recognised daily. At Home From Home Care we experience the successes of individuals with very differing needs including autism, epilepsy, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy,
From spooky crafts and scary costumes, to pumpkin creations and ghostly games, this week has been dominated by Halloween for the individuals we support. With activities including pumpkin carving, creating homemade decorations and planning costumes – there has been plenty of opportunities for hands-on sensory fun. The spooky goings-on will culminate in a spook-tacular Halloween
We have been lucky to have experienced a very mild autumn so far, enjoying lots of days out and outdoor adventures. From garden games with friends to trips to some of our local parks, and even a visit to West Midlands Safari Park, the individuals that we support have been making the most of the
The sun was shining as an individual from The Old Hall joined Director Hugo de Savary for brunch at Doddington Hall this week. With a keen interest in social event organising, the individual gave Hugo some great ideas for future events while they both enjoyed a relaxed meal together. From a Halloween ‘ghost walk’ to
Preparing for a child to enter adulthood can be a daunting time for most parents, but for those with children who have learning difficulties or complex needs it can be overwhelming. Home From Home Care will be attending The What’s Next Fair on 18th October at Fosse Way School in Bath to speak to parents
Increasingly large-scale events are becoming more inclusive – giving individuals the opportunity to enjoy days out with others, which they may have previously been unable to attend. Outdoor events can be challenging to make fully accessible, but by providing viewing platforms to allow those in wheelchairs to see above the crowds, as well as improving
As summer comes to a close, we are taking advantage of every moment of sunny weather by getting out and about. And what better way to celebrate a warm day than by going for an ice cream, as one individual did recently. Visiting Daisy Made Farm in Lincoln, they had the chance to enjoy a
The sun was shining throughout this year’s HFHC Summer BBQ, with over 250 people coming together to celebrate. A fantastic afternoon of fun and games was enjoyed by individuals from across Home From Home Care, together with their friends, families and staff. Everyone tried their hand at the traditional carnival games, learning circus skills,
From making a cup of tea, to going to work or mopping the floor – most of our days are quite… ordinary. These daily tasks aren’t headline news, but for many individuals with learning disabilities achieving these tasks can be out of their reach. Continuing our series looking at the integration of Positive Behaviour Support
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