How does hoarding affect some vulnerable adults? Following the New Year, we begin to look forward to Spring which is traditionally seen as a time to thoroughly clean one’s home and declutter the items that no longer serve us. But for those with autism and/or learning disabilities or mental health conditions, keeping on top of...Continue Reading

Supported living tenant spotlight – meet Nathan Zetetick Housing Charity’s mission is to provide supported living tenants with homes that facilitate their well-being and promote creativity. Nathan is a shining example of the amazing things independent living can do for a person with learning disabilities and/or autism. “I am comfortable and happy with the environment...Continue Reading

Make a real difference to real people – volunteer Approximately 14 million people in England took part in formal volunteering opportunities at least once in the last year (2020/21), which is an incredible statistic. Every year Volunteers’ Week is celebrated from 1-7 June and is the perfect chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make...Continue Reading

What is a learning disability? Learning disabilities are a reduced intellectual ability and difficulty with everyday activities, such as household tasks, socialising, managing money, or personal care. They affect the way a person learns new things throughout their life. Learning disabilities are different for everyone and can co-occur with other conditions like autism or mental...Continue Reading

Enabling adults with autism What is autism? As we continue to celebrate Autism Awareness Month, here at Zetetick we want to enable some tips and considerations for those living with autism and the ones supporting them. According to the National Autistic Society, the autism spectrum disorder is ‘a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people...Continue Reading