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Participatory Research: A Life Less Quiet
UCL and Gig Buddies: A Partnership in Participatory Research We're embarking on a new participatory research project in partnership with Read MorePerson-Centred Dreaming – the secret to great support?
Paul, our Executive Director, reflects on his experience with Heavy Load and highlights the importance of a person-centred approach. He suggests shifting from rigid plans to flexible dreaming, which focuses on individual aspirations. This approach, enriched by joy and proactive support, can lead to unexpected, remarkable outcomes. Jimmy’s journey with Heavy Load exemplifies how small dreams can yield significant achievements. Supporting people to dream brings joy and transforms lives.
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Where are we in social care with people’s right to party? Throughout our years of campaigning, the charity has tried Read More
The importance of hobbies and fun in care
What matters to you? The importance of hobbies, interests and fun Earlier this year we wrote about the importance of Read MoreNational Stay Up Late day – 17th May
National Stay Up Late day We're organising a clubbing all-nighter and we want you to join us, wherever you may Read MoreGig Buddies webinar – getting started in your location
Gig Buddies webinar - 4th June '24 online An overview of how you can get Gig Buddies started in your Read MoreLearning disabilities support – one big change needed
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Being an independent quality checker Our Stay Up Late Assistants talk about their work in supported living homes and why Read More2024: New Year, New We?
2024: New Year, New We? What our ambassadors want from the year Introducing the ambassadors In 2019 we launched our Read More
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