Autism Network
This online event is for autistic people we support and autistic employees. Parents, siblings and carers are also welcome.
Shropshire
In Shropshire we support adults in the Ludlow, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Telford areas.
People's interests vary widely: gaming, gardening, cycling, shopping, swimming, voluntary work and socialising among many others. We've developed links with local organisations such as charity shops, the sports village, Oswestry market, Shrewsbury Wildlife and the Quarry leisure centre, which ensures people we support have great access to their local communities and are able to develop their independence, learn new skills and form new relationships.
Our aim is for the people we support to live the life they choose, and are extending our reach and connections in each area to enable people to use their gifts, skills and passions.
Oswestry Public Living Room, Summer 2023
Our friends, the Camerados, had talked about Public Living Rooms as a way of meeting people and contributing to our neighbourhoods by creating a space for people of all kinds to come together. We have tried them in a few different areas but Community Ambassador Katie and person who draws on our support, Jess, wanted to see if they set one up in Oswestry if they could meet new people, help people out and raise MacIntyre’s profile in the town. The events have been happening weekly.
Katie said:
I only moved to Oswestry in June 2022 and have been wanting to meet people and make friends. Jess is new to the area too and loves to meet new people and socialise. I heard about the Camerados from a MacIntyre event and wanted to set up a Public Living Room in Oswestry as it would be a good way for other people to make new friends and connect. I went to see the market manager and talked to the Camerados. We have been out each week meeting people and having a space that they can come to and feel they can be themselves and have no judgement. The feedback has been very positive with some people saying it is an excellent idea to get the community talking more and to bring them together, with one inspirational quote saying "We are who we are as individuals but stronger together
Jess said:
I really enjoy doing the public living room talking to all different people of different ages, I feel it is a good idea to bring people together and make new friends and make the community a better place.
The Oswestry Public Living Room has raised our profile in the area, leading to invitations to attend events and link with people and families across the town.
A selection of photos from our Public Living Room
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Shropshire news and events
5 Jun 2025
21 May 2025
Rosie Joustra retires
With Rosie’s contribution having been so pivotal in our dementia work since 2016, Dementia Action Week is the perfect time to say thank you
21 May 2025
The MacIntyre Podcast, Season 4, Episode 5
In conversation with Bruce Smith, Head of No Limits, who describes the amazing difference we can make in young people's lives.
20 May 2025
Raising awareness of dementia in people with learning disabilities
At MacIntyre we have extensive experience in supporting people to live with a learning disability and dementia. For Dementia Action Week we share some…
17 May 2025
MacIntyre champions mental health in the workplace
How MacIntyre prioritises wellbeing in the workplace, including the introduction of trained Mental Health First Aiders
15 May 2025
Staff stories - mental health
Sharing some experiences of MacIntyre staff who've volunteered their stories for Mental Health Awareness Week
13 May 2025
The Mag - May 2025
Hot off the press, the May 2025 edition of The Mag is available for you to read.
Inspection Reports
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