Learning Disabilities
For the 2019 Election, we put together virtual hustings films to help the people we support and the general public make an informed decision when voting! The questions asked were thought up by Voices4Choice, our service user council, and were asked by learning disability representative Graham and mental health representative Andy. Each film focuses on …
Royds Withy King, a local firm of solicitors has chosen Milestones Trust as their Charity Partner in Bristol, a partnership that is set to last for at least two years. It was kicked off with a generous donation which they requested went towards our accessibly cycling scheme, Warmley Wheelers. The money was put towards a …
Learning Disability Awareness Week was celebrated from 16th – 22nd June! At Voices4Choice, the council where people supported by Milestones come together to raise concerns/suggestions, a plan was cooked up: we would celebrate Learning Disability Awareness Week with a balloon walk. Page Park in Staple Hill was chosen as so many Milestones projects and homes …
After visits from the Care Quality Commission in the Autumn time, a report published by the organisation in December revealed that both the Supported Living service, that supports individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs to live independently, and Flaxpits House, a shared home for younger people with learning disabilities, both received an amazing …
On Saturday 9th March, a lady we support, Lorraine, completed her 50th park run at Eastville Park. She was very proud of herself, rightly so, but so was everyone around her because of this massive achievement. Staff and service users from her home attended to support her along with Heather, her previous Home Manager, and …
