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"Great Interactions" project shortlisted for Accolade
Date: 19 Aug 2010We are pleased to announce that MacIntyre has been shorlisted in the '2010 Skills for Care Accolades', the prestigious awards that celebrate organisations that are committed to improving social care through staff development.
MacIntyre has been shortlisted in the category for innovation for our 'Great Interactions' project which...
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MacIntyre named in new VODG report
Date: 12 Aug 2010MacIntyre’s innovative partnership with Derbyshire County Council to transform day services for people with learning disabilities has been referenced in a new report by the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG).
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By Royal Appointment
Date: 28 Jul 2010We are very pleased and proud to announce that in March, MacIntyre's Yvonne Burton, was awarded a Gold Medal of Excellence by the City and Guilds at the 'Prince Philip Medal Ceremony' held at Buckingham Palace for her achievements as an NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier.
The initial presentation...
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MacFest returns for the third successful year
Date: 28 Jul 2010The weather stayed kind in the Buckinghamshire village of Wingrave on Saturday 17 July for what was to be the best MacFest ever!
The annual festival held at Wingrave School and now in its third year, MacFest was attended by students, staff, villagers, family and friends alike, and a...
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A stately visit for Wingrave
Date: 07 Jul 2010Students and staff from Wingrave School, including MacIntyre MD Bill Mumford, were recent guests of the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow.
John is a friend of the school through his support of MacFest, the schools annual arts festival, as well as the students' support of his
The Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival
Date: 06 Jul 2010The sun shone as thousands gathered at Willen Lake for the annual Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival, an annual event which attracts teams from a wide range of local businesses and organisations.
As nominated charity for the event, many of the teams participating were raising money for MacIntyre,...
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Haddon Projects launch new website!
Date: 23 Jun 2010Haddon Projects, the creative multimedia group based at MacIntyre's Milton Keynes Great Holm service, are very pleased to announce the launch of their brand new website.
The group will be posting all their latest news and upcoming events on the site, as well as watch many behind the scenes...
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MacFest 3 is on the way!
Date: 22 Jun 2010May the force be with you on Saturday 17 July as MacIntyre School, Wingrave host their now annual outdoor festival of music and dance - Macfest 3!
A huge success over the last two years, this year’s festival has a whole host of entertainment for the whole family including...
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MacIntyre Marvels take to the water
Date: 18 Jun 2010Tuesday 8 June saw the MacIntyre Marvels take to the water for their first training session in preparation for the Milton Keynes Dragon Boat Festival, to be held at Willen Lake, Milton Keynes on Sunday 4 July 2010.
The team, consisting of staff, friends, supporters and the people who...
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The Ring Summer 2010 - now available to download!
Date: 08 Jun 2010The Summer 2010 edition of The Ring, MacIntyre's quarterly newsletter, is now available to VIEW ONLINE by clicking the download link to the right.
In this edition we focus on the role of the family and look at:
Mother MacIntyre - the endearing story of the woman behind the rise...
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Haddon Projects honoured in local competition
Date: 08 Jun 2010MacIntyre's Milton Keynes based Haddon Projects, the media group run by the people who use our Great Holm services, are pleased to announce that their film 'Vote' won third prize in the MKCVO (Milton Keynes Council of Voluntary Organisations) online video competition, "My Vote Matters".
The competition was organised in the...
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Keep on runnin'
Date: 06 May 2010Through the cold, miserable winter months that we’ve all endured this year, 6 special people have been training hard for the grueling task of running the London marathon on behalf of MacIntyre.
All their hard work and steely determination culminated this weekend as they waited in line, ready...
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Going for a song...
Date: 29 Apr 2010The tenants from our Dartford Road service in Kent recently celebrated the last year of their lives with an amazing cinema event, 'My Life, My Way', held at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks.
The event which showcased the lives of all at the service was attended by the staff...
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It ain't what they do...
Date: 27 Apr 2010Over a year on since MacIntyre launched its Great Interactions Policy, staff at our Coriander Road service in Leicester have been further improving their excellent practice, putting words into actions.
Head of Service, Marina Clarke tells us more:
"At Coriander Road we work to ensure...
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Let’s get involved in National Family Week 2010!
Date: 19 Apr 2010National Family Week is a national celebration of family and family life, encouraging families to spend quality time together. Last year, there were over 4,000 events around the UK. The Week is regarded as the largest coalition on family issues in the UK, and is backed by over 160 national...
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MacIntyre's 'Keeping Safe'
Date: 01 Apr 2010Recent news items have brought to everyone’s attention some of the ordeals that individuals have had to endure at the hands of bullies. Sadly, more recent cases have hit the head lines and continue to shock communities the across Britain.
MacIntyre, in partnership with Safer Derbyshire, is tackling...
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Keep on runnin'...
Date: 19 Mar 2010We are pleased to announce brand new additions to the MacIntyre blog page.
Focussing on our 2012 Appeal and the preparations and progress of this years dedicated Virgin London Marathon runners, Fundraiser Deborah Kenyon will be keeping us fully up to speed with all the latest goings on in...
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"Naturally" MacIntyre
Date: 17 Mar 2010Previous research has indicated that some people might be ‘naturals’ at support work and therefore will naturally work in a way which improves the quality of interactions for all people using MacIntyre’s services.
By the use of extensive psychometric testing profiling 'naturals' within the organisation we have managed to create the...
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MacIntyre My Way launch new site!
Date: 16 Mar 2010We are very pleased to announce the launch of the new MacIntyre My Way microsite.
Focussing on this ground breaking initiative and full of information, stories and case studies for professionals and individuals and families, we hope you find the MacIntyre My Way microsite an invaluable resource if you or...
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MacIntyre's Big Event!
Date: 05 Mar 2010MacIntyre is looking forward to being at The Big Event 2010. Come and visit us on stand 88 to find out about how we are delivering creative, personalised services that offer the best possible outcomes for adults, young people and children with learning disabilities.
We’ll be showcasing MacIntyre My...
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Keep an eye on us!
Date: 15 Feb 2010MacIntyre is proud to have been awarded 'One to Watch' status in the 2010 Best Companies to Work For accreditation process. The Best Companies survey gives staff from across the organisation the opportunity to comment on all aspects of working for MacIntyre,...
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An Illustrious honour for Wingrave
Date: 05 Jan 2010On Friday 11 December the HMS Illustrious was visited by two charities that it has supported over the last six months, one of which being MacIntyre, and in particular Wingrave School. The ship had raised £1500 for each of its charities.
Students from the MacIntyre School, were given a...
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The Ring Autumn 2009 now online
Date: 25 Nov 2009The Autumn 2009 edition of The Ring, MacIntyre's quarterly newsletter, is now available to VIEW ONLINE by clicking the download link to the right.
In this edition we focus on Assistive Technology and look at:
- Practice Development Officer Donald Delmohamed's innovative and high-tech workstation at MacIntyre central office.
- Assistive Technology Advisor...
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Warrington Learning Centre do it themselves!
Date: 16 Nov 2009The MacIntyre Learning Centre in Warrington recently celebrated the completion of their magnificent Healing Garden. The garden became a reality when the gardeners won a £5,000 prize from B&Q's One Planet Awards 2009.
Creating the garden from derelict land has provided the opportunity for people with and without disabilities...
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Warrington celebrate another successful year
Date: 16 Nov 2009Warrington Learning Centre had a lot of achievements to celebrate this year at their annual Celebration of Achievement.
MacIntyre MD Bill Mumford presented awards to over sixty learners from the Learning Centre and ten from the cafe, who also had additional certificates for completing their NVQ Accreditation Level...
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National recognition for Marion
Date: 13 Nov 2009We would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Marion Dudley, a Support Worker from MacIntyre’s Cedar Close service in Shrewsbury, who has recently been presented with a silver award in the ‘Carer of the Year’ category at the annual All Wales Care Awards gala dinner.
Marion joined Macintyre in February...
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MacIntyre continue to show signs of Investment
Date: 03 Nov 2009MacIntyre is pleased to announce that we have once again been awarded Investors in People status.
We have held this award since 2001 and, in addition to achieving re-accreditation against the standard, have been recognised with a Bronze Award for our commitment to excellence and innovation in the...
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Featured Service - Bartlett Close
Date: 21 Oct 2009Bartlett Close is a residential care service supporting 4 people with a range of learning disabilities within a homely & person centred residential environment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The service is situated within a residential area near to the centre of Witney, which provides cinemas,...
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Wingrave School forges international bonds
Date: 07 Oct 2009MacIntyre’s experience in delivering services to people with autistic spectrum disorder has led to our school in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire forming ties with a college in the Greek Islands.
During the school summer break in August, Wingrave Learning Support Assistant Mike Glynn visited Lefkadha, near the coast of northern Greece...
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MacIntyre Great Interactions showcased at national conference
Date: 28 Sep 2009Bill Mumford, MacIntyre’s Managing Director, was an invited speaker at the recent Local Government Chronicle conference 'Developing your Adult Social Care Workforce', which debated some of the implications of the personalisation agenda, viewed by many as the biggest change to face the sector for years.
As well as chairing...
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The Big Debate
Date: 11 Sep 2009The Government is working to create a new National Care Service for England that is fair, simple and affordable. How should it be structured and paid for?
MacIntyre is actively involved in the debate to ensure the specific needs of people with learning disabilities are fully included.
The MacIntyre Roadshow heads to Nottingham
Date: 09 Sep 2009Tuesday 29 September June sees the MacIntyre Good Practice Roadshow come to Nottingham Racecourse.
With interactive displays, presentations and workshops on diverse subjects areas such as Positive Approaches to Challenging Behaviour, Mental Health Awareness, Great Interactions and a presentations from the likes of Haddon Street and Staff Council, the MacIntyre...
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MacIntyre launch PCP service in Wolverhampton
Date: 02 Sep 2009As of 1st September, MacIntyre have launched an exciting Person Centred Planning service in Wolverhampton.
The aim of the project is to provide adults who have a learning disability and their families with the opportunity to develop a person centred plan. Facilitators are available on a flexible basis during...
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Interaction Into Art at Wingrave School
Date: 21 Aug 2009Wingrave School have taken the innovative step of bringing the arts into the everyday sensory lives of its students with the installation of a 'sensory pod'.
The pod is an enclosed, calming space full of textures, sounds, seating, lights and music, which are designed to produce a calming ambience...
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Learning Centre presented with B&Q Award
Date: 29 Jul 2009The Learners at MacIntyre Learning Centre are delighted to have won a fantastic prize from the B&Q One Planet Living Awards 2009 of £5,000 of materials to create a therapeutic garden on their New Routes horticulture training site at Victoria Park.
MacIntyre’s proposed therapeutic garden met the aims of...
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Ofsted praise for Wingrave School
Date: 20 Jul 2009Following the recent Ofsted inspection at Wingrave School, we are delighted to announce that the school has been judged to be good in all areas. We are also pleased to announce that the school is one of a minority of establishments in the country who meet every single Education (School...
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MacIntyre continue to achieve BSi standard
Date: 20 Jul 2009We are pleased to confirm that MacIntyre have achieved the transfer from the old 'OHSAS 18001' certificate to the new 'BS OHSAS 18001' standard which contains additional requirements on organisations.
Although OHSAS 18001 was published by the British Standards Institute and accredited by them, it was not actually...
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The Ring - Summer 2009 now online!
Date: 15 Jul 2009The Summer 2009 edition of The Ring, MacIntyre's quarterly newsletter, is now available to VIEW ONLINE.
In this staff focussed edition we focus on:
Warrington Community Cafe Head of Service Darren Briggs.
Haddon Street/Beats facilitators Nicola Franklin and Paul Payne.
My Way Facilitator for Wingrave, Carole McLatchie.
The MacIntyre Recruitment Team...
...and...
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Leicester get on their bikes!
Date: 15 Jul 2009On 3 May 2009 a group of people from a MacIntyre service in Leicester organised a sponsored bike ride at Rutland Water Nature Reserve. Over 30 people took part in the event including staff, family and friends and the people who use the service itself.
The day was a...
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Will's work of art!
Date: 13 Jul 2009Following our 8 July story on Victoria House Head of Service Will Parker's inclusion in the Antony Gormley 'One & Other' exhibition currently taking place in Trafalgar Square, we are pleased and proud to announce that on Sunday Will took to the fourth plinth in the square to represent MacIntyre...
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MacIntyre to become a work of art!
Date: 08 Jul 2009Trafalgar Square in London is currently home to one of the worlds longest and most publicly interactive art installations.
Every hour, 24 hours a day, for 100 days without a break, different people will make the squares fourth Plinth their own in a new exhibition being held in the capital.
Warrington Learning Centre win national award
Date: 06 Jul 2009The B&Q One Planet Living Awards supports their progressive new partnership with sustainability experts BioRegional, which aims to help us reduce our ecological footprint and to help their customers do the same.
We are very pleased and proud to announce that MacIntyre's Warrington Learning Centre have won the 40th Birthday...
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Haddon Beats Impress Judges
Date: 06 Jul 2009Last Sunday more than 150 hopefuls flocked to Milton Keynes Theatre to showcase their talents in the first stage of MK’s Top Talent - the regions biggest talent search, which is offering one lucky act the chance to win a paid professional contract for this years pantomime- Cinderella.
Each act...
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Reps on Board Celebrate
Date: 03 Jul 2009County Hall in Matlock, Derbyshire played host to the annual Reps on Board celebration event on Thursday 2 July.
The event, attended by friends, families, colleagues and the reps themselves, highlighted all the amazing work the project, which is co-run by MacIntyre and Derbyshire County Council, has achieved over...
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MacIntyre MD defeats Mont-Blanc
Date: 29 Jun 2009We are thrilled to announce that MacIntyre MD Bill Mumford has successfully completed the Marathon Du Mont-Blanc with a finishing time of 7 hours 30 minutes.
To read his blog account on completion of this epic event click HERE .
Remember, although the marathon has finished you can still...
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Haddon Street nominated for National Award
Date: 11 Jun 2009
We are very pleased to announce that the Great Holm Media Group has had its ever successful Haddon Street project nominated for this years 'Third Sector Awards'.
The Awards aim to reward examples of outstanding campaigns, strategies, projects and performance, backed up by hard evidence of success. Winners receive their awards...
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The Mag - Spring 2009
Date: 09 Jun 2009The Spring 2009 edition of The Mag is now available for download!
The Mag, which is now in its seventh year of production, is a magazine for and by the people who use MacIntyre services.
To download your copy click the link on the right or alternatively visit The Mag page by...
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MacFest 09 - Return of the Mac
Date: 09 Jun 2009What a day! Early rain did not stop the crowd at MacFest from having a great time from the first act at noon through to Nigel Hammond’s fantastic ‘High 5’ ending things at nearly 9.30pm.
Lots of friends and families turned out and joined the staff and students as they danced,...
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The Roadshow is coming to Southampton
Date: 08 Jun 2009Thursday 25 June sees the MacIntyre Good Practice Roadshow come to The Rose Bowl in Southampton.
With interactive displays, presentations and workshops on diverse subjects areas such as Behaviour That Challenges, the Mental Capacity Act Great Interactions and a whole host more, the MacIntyre Roadshow is not to be missed.
For more...
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MacFest Returns
Date: 03 Jun 2009
MacIntyre School, Wingrave are pleased to announce that MACFEST is back.. Macfest 09 - Return of the Mac takes place from 12 noon until 9pm on Saturday 6 June.
Last year we had great weather, great music, great dancers but not enough of YOU! Please come along and fill our vast...
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