Families
MacIntyre was established in 1966 by the parents of a disabled child. Our relationships with families and what we do today is still inspired by their…
Family perspective
Debs' Story
Debs Aspland describes the highs (and lows) of family life with three children who have different challenges and diagnoses, from the time they were born to their teenage years.
Our Life Line
Debs Aspland shares her "Life Line" - a way to visualise the highs and lows of family relationships. She talks with realism and humour about days on which she and her husband are at different ends of the scale, and how support staff help keep them grounded.
More for families
More about how we work with families
28 Aug 2025
Preparing for the future
If you support a loved one with a learning disability, sign up for our free programme which gives you the structure to plan for the future.
22 Apr 2025
Our commitment to families
MacIntyre's commitment to open and honest communication is set out in our Family Charter.
22 Apr 2025
The MacIntyre Podcast, Season 4, Episode 4
In conversation with Karen Gunn, daughter of our founders Ken and Marjorie Newton Wright, and Nicola Payne, our Health and Families Manager.
27 Sep 2024
The MacIntyre Podcast, Season 4, Episode 1
In this podcast, we hear from MacIntyre's Chief Executive, Sarah Burslem, in which she describes MacIntyre as an amazing place to live, learn and work.