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Boost your immunity this Winter

Getting your flu vaccination, if you are eligible, is more important than ever this winter, as COVID-19 restrictions meant fewer people have built up…

Intensive Interaction as part of a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Framework

Intensive Interaction helped Somari learn to share her personal space with others - something previously very difficult for her.

Dementia research for couples with a learning disability

MacIntyre has been approached by University of Sterling to help find participants for this study.

Celebrating our supporters

As part of our Go Purple in aid of MacIntyre celebrations, we're saying thank you to the people who have recently 'gone purple' for MacIntyre.

The Pandemic Won’t Stop Us

To mark Intensive Interaction Week 2021, we are sharing a poem written by our colleague, Kate, Intensive Interaction Mentor at MacIntyre School

Keeping families in the loop

Earlier this month Sarah Burslem joined a monthly families meeting and took the opportunity to update on two current key areas: Covid and Recruitment.

Environment and mental health: Henry's story

After being admitted to an Assessment and Treatment Hospital multiple times, which was detrimental to his independence, Henry was introduced to MacIntyre.

A parent’s perspective: Episode 18 Families Podcast

In the latest episode of the MacIntyre Families Podcast Nicola Payne is joined by Penny Thatcher, who is Zoe's mum, a young lady supported by MacIntyre.

It’s a place that embraces his abilities

When Ben was first introduced to MacIntyre School he found it difficult to convey how he felt.

Golf Day raises funds for Bedfordshire

32 teams joined the event for a day of good golf, on-course catering and challenges, dinner, a live auction and an after-dinner speaker.

Jack’s story

When Jack met Darren, a Support Worker from MacIntyre, things began to change.

Partnering with The Puddle Project

The Puddle Project is a vibrant education centre for people with learning disabilities and additional needs in Warrington.