News & Blogs

Finding us!

In Warrington Shared Lives, one of the options we offer to people is day support. This is where the Shared Lives carer uses their own home as a base to…

Building independence through the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Ahead of their assessed expedition in July, two students at MacIntyre School have been practising for their Duke of Edinburgh award.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Wolverton and Stony Stratford

Earlier this year we were thrilled when the Rotary Club of Wolverton & Stony Stratford chose to support MacIntyre as their Charity of the Year.

The Big Hike comes to Hampshire

This week saw MacIntyre’s Big Hike come to the New Forest in Hampshire for the first time.

The Malvern Challenge for MacIntyre

It’s National Bike Week this week so we thought it was a good time to share some great news about a team who have been fundraising for an adapted bike.

Feeling Safe

How do you break the barriers down for someone to trust you again? Someone who’s behaviour has never been understood and has suffered the consequences…

Sewing Firm Friendships

At MacIntyre, new friendships are formed every day. To celebrate National Best Friends Day, we are looking at the bond between Jackie and Sarah, two of…

Get Involved

Thank you to everyone who has connected with us during Volunteers Week.

Jo's contribution

You don’t have to have been volunteering for long to make an impact on the people we support.

Pete's Retirement

Pete’s journey with MacIntyre began once he retired.

Helen's Inspiration

With over 5 years’ experience volunteering for MacIntyre, Helen is inspirational.

Turning a logistical nightmare into a positive

I joined MacIntyre in April 2016 as a support worker in Wrexham and then in February 2018 progressed to become a Frontline Manager in Shrewsbury, initially…

Dewi's Discovery Group

For a number of years, Dewi has made a difference to many of the people we support in Milton Keynes.

Jo's Journey

Jo’s journey with MacIntyre began with her daughter Jess and since then, Jo has done everything from raising money to providing regular support; always…

Volunteers Week 2018

At the start of Volunteers Week, we’d like to say a big thank you to all our Volunteers across MacIntyre.

Donations from Sainsbury’s

This week, MacIntyre received a generous £100 gift card donation from Sainsbury’s.

Gaining new skills with Prints Charming

Last week, our alternative education provision No Limits held open days for their online enterprise and prints shop ‘Prints Charming’.

Finalists at the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards

Last week, it was announced that several of our staff had been shortlisted for the National Learning Disability & Autism Awards.

Work experience with Lewis

Lewis is currently on roll at a local school in Wiltshire and is in Year 11. MacIntyre began working with Lewis in November 2017 on a one day community…

Understanding Dementia and Learning Disabilities

With approximately 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK, the resource provides valuable insight into the types of the condition.