News & Stories

Elephants on parade

In which we adopt a baby elephant in Leicester, paint it purple and gold, and join a 'tusk-force'!

“Magic in the Chaos” - A Conversation on creative Therapy at MacIntyre School

At MacIntyre, we know that innovation within our therapeutic approach often results in breakthrough. When we heard about the Music and Story Therapy sessions…

Employees of the month - June 2025

We're happy to share our latest 'Employees of the Month'. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.

Ben's bird boxes

In which Ben extends his love of woodworking to a growing business selling bird and hedgehog boxes

Our Inspiring Leaders

Celebrating the four outstanding individuals recognised as Inspiring Leaders at our recent staff awards.

An everyday hero

How Ste's determination to gain a first aid qualification led to him saving the day in his volunteer job

Sui-Ling Show Episode 58

Sui-Ling welcomes Matt Lester from Dimensions, and they talk about co-chairing at Together 4 Change, and advocating for people with learning disabilities.

Enterprise George

In which we hear how George combines helping his neighbours with earning a little bit of extra cash.

Our Outstanding Individual Employees

At the Marjorie Newton Wright Staff Awards 2025, we celebrated three fantastic winners in the Outstanding Individual Employee category

Let’s Talk. Period. – Launching Co-Produced Makaton Cards and Easy Read

We're delighted to launch some more Makaton Signage Cards and Easy Reads for the Let's Talk. Period. project

Of communication and holidays

In our latest Humans of MacIntyre story, we find out about Thea, who is a Therapeutic Support Worker at one of our children's homes

Learning and advocacy

Celebrating David from Leicester, who won the Learning Advocate Award at MacIntyre's Marjorie Newton Wright Staff Awards, named after one of our founders.