News & Blogs

The search for stability: Daryl’s Story

For 25-year-old Daryl, meeting Jann and Richard not only gave him the confidence he needed but an opportunity to become part of a stable and loving family.

It’s all about the match: Adam’s Story

What makes a successful Shared Lives family? For Adam, success meant finding a match that made sense for him.

Staying together: Katie, Claire and Natalie’s story

For Natalie, becoming a Shared Lives carer was an easy choice after fostering children for nearly 10 years.

Growing in confidence: William’s story

To celebrate Shared Lives Week 2018 we are sharing stories of people whose lives have been transformed through MacIntyre’s Shared Lives scheme.

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.