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We began life in 2000 as an alternative to daycare services provided in Wandsworth.
We specialised in drama based services, using drama as a learning tool to help improve confidence, social skills and living skills.
We now provide a variety of services, including:

Training Opportunities
Independent Living Support
Housing
Dance Workshops
DJ workshops
Outreach
We still still provide Drama services to individuals and to five local authorities. These services include The Baked Bean Theatre Company and it's various offshoots.

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We help children, young people and adults with learning disabilities, along with their parents and carers
Children - everything from theatre and music workshops to a toddler and baby group for children with Down's syndrome
Family support for parents and carers, including specialist support for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder or Down's syndrome
Befriending scheme
Theatre and arts groups - especially structured for children and young people who want to do something creative
Training and employment services - including a catering course, work experience and volunteering opportunities
Hydrotherapy - scheduled classes and private sessions for people of all ages in our fully equipped pool
Domiciliary care
Residential and respite care - people with learning disabilities can stay in our fully equipped residences in and around Cambridge for as long as they like

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Innovate, develop, promote and support housing related policies and practical initiatives which enable older and disabled people to live independently in their own homes for as long as they wish.

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Disability Action works to ensure that people with disabilities attain their full rights as citizens, by supporting inclusion, influencing Government policy and changing attitudes in partnership with disabled people.

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Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is a national charity that aims to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs.

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KeyRing’s support was designed to make the best use of network members’ own abilities. Ten ordinary properties are scattered around a small neighbourhood. You can walk easily from one property to another. Nine flats or houses are for people with learning disabilities. The tenth flat is for KeyRing’s community Living Worker who works part-time on a flexible basis. This arrangement enables KeyRing to build layers of support around the network members.

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The Aldingbourne Trust is dedicated to helping local businesses, communities and people with learning disabilities to reach their potential and enjoy life, together.

We are committed to the support and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities by developing their skills, helping them gain employment in the local community and encouraging them to lead more fulfilled, independent lives. Many of the people we support also have physical disabilities and our expertise ensures their lives are contented and secure.

Our specialist services include tailored accommodation for older people who have experienced homelessness, and individuals who have particular issues such as mental health problems or chronic heavy drinking.
We also offer domiciliary care and help with DIY and other practical tasks around the home for people who need a bit of extra help to carry on living independently.
Jamie’s Computers is our learning and training division. At Jamie’s, people can gain work experience, IT skills and confidence by getting involved in the collection, refurbishment and sale of old IT equipment.
Jamie’s caters for a wide range of people across Southampton, including our residents and service users, those with mental health issues or learning disabilities, and the long term unemployed.

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Thomas Pocklington Trust is a leading provider of housing, care and support services for people with sight loss in the UK.
We also fund research and development on sight-loss issues, and publish reports and guidance to support those with visual impairments.

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