MacIntyre’s Health Special Interest Group, which leads MacIntyre’s Health Agenda for the people we support, meet three times a year to discuss, debate and review significant issues central to health and wellbeing.
Recent sessions include an update on health topics including supporting people with epilepsy, mental health, eating and drinking and End of Life care.
The aim of each meeting is not only to give an update on various health topics and to ensure all staff are informed of any changes and revisions, but also to collaborate on creating resources for staff, families and the people supported by MacIntyre. The purpose is to share what is happening locally, regionally and nationally within health.
"There are so many issues within the health sector that are relevant to the work we do at MacIntyre, especially as the health needs of the people we support are often extremely complex. The Health Special Interest Group acts as a forum where we can all contribute ideas, share best practice and current resources."
We welcome guest speakers to join us at our Dementia Special Interest Groups. Message us if you would like to find out more.
Autism is a lifelong neurological difference in how individuals approach social communication, social interaction and social imagination. There are many…
We believe that everyone, irrespective of the complexity of his or her needs, wants to and does communicate.
The ‘Dying to Talk’ pilot project will enable us to help people we support, their families and MacIntyre staff understand and feel supported talking about…
We have expertise in supporting people with dementia or at risk of developing dementia.
MacIntyre was established by the parents of a disabled child in 1966 for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.
Great Interactions are based on 10 facilitation skills, including touch, warmth, eye contact and creativity, which when used well result in good outcomes…
People with a learning disability are living longer, yet they are still dying 20 years younger than the rest of the population. It is well known that…
At MacIntyre we are committed to achieving excellence with our health and safety practices.
Intensive Interaction is an approach to interacting with and teaching early communication and interaction skills to people who do not find it easy communicating…
It is estimated that 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.
Providing person centred support means always listening, learning and focusing on what is important to and for someone, now and in the future.
A Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach involves focusing on improving a person’s quality of life and understanding the reasons behind any behaviours.
We are committed to the safeguarding of the children, young people and adults we support across the organisation and encourage openness and transparency.
MacIntyre is at the forefront of supporting people to move from long stay hospitals, inpatient facilities and assessment and treatment units back into…
We know that we can’t make decisions about a person’s support, staffing changes or new activities without involving them and understanding what is important…