Winterbourne View 10th anniversary: looking back and looking forward 31st May 2021 is the 10th anniversary of the BBC Panorama programme that exposed the horrific abuse of people with learning disabilities and autism at Winterbourne View, a private hospital that was being paid an average of £3,500 per week for each patient placed there by...Continue Reading

Independent Living | Zetetick housing donate to Croydon People First Zetetick is delighted to have been able to giveback to Croydon People First with a donation, and Judith Chambers, our Director of Housing, presented them with a giant cheque for £3,000 on 24th May. The happy recipients were Geraldine O’Shea, Director, and Sedley Wilson, Chair....Continue Reading

Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week – why does it matter? The Mental Health Foundation started their annual Mental Health Awareness event 21 years ago as an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.  It has become one of the biggest awareness events across the UK and globally...Continue Reading

Change is needed and housing is in crisis Yes, change is needed if we are to get housing for people with learning disabilities. In fact, generally, social housing needs to step up. Housing for people with learning disabilities How can we grasp the ideas of another culture or another person, when the very way we...Continue Reading

Thank you NHS and support staff #nhs #socialcare As we continue to come out of lockdown, it’s important to remember those who helped get us there. Workers across the NHS have shown a tremendous amount of dedication throughout all of the challenges they’ve faced by continuing to provide care during Covid, working extra long hours...Continue Reading