Autism
Autism is a lifelong neurological difference in how individuals approach social communication, social interaction and social imagination. There are many…
Voice of the people we support
Involving the people we support in everything we do is extremely important to us at MacIntyre.
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 to them.
By adopting a Person Centred Approach, we ensure that each individual is really listened to and that we understand their goals, likes, hobbies and interests. We involve the people we support and hear their voices in a number of ways.
MacIntyre Checkers
The MacIntyre Checkers are a group of people supported and employed by MacIntyre who assist in the creation and approval of communications that are made accessible to anyone using a MacIntyre service.
The group meets regularly to check information is easy to read and is presented in a format that most people are able to understand. Only then is it given the MacIntyre Checkers stamp of approval.
My Voice groups
Our My Voice groups across the country provide an opportunity for the people we support to share their views and discuss important issues.
The Mag
Developed in 2002, the Mag is a seasonal magazine developed for and by the people we support. The Mag features artwork, recipes, news and stories about new activities, achievements and adventures. Please email [javascript protected email address] to find out more.
I4T
MacIntyre Inspired 4 Training (i4t group) is a group of people with learning disabilities in Chesterfield who deliver training for staff teams and for people with a learning disability.
The MacIntyre i4t group offers 3 free workshops:
- Opening Eyes with See Ability is a workshop that teaches people with a learning disability what we can do to look after our eyes and our glasses. This is part of the See Ability peer support network.
- Great Interactions™ is a fun and interactive workshop which demonstrates how we can facilitate good communication with people with a learning disability.
- ‘It’s all about me, me, me’ is a simple one page tool which helps people to get to know their staff teams or peers.
To find out more please contact
Catherine Farrell, Person Centred Approaches Advisor
More on Our Approach
Communication
We believe that everyone, irrespective of the complexity of his or her needs, wants to and does communicate.
Death and Dying
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…
Dementia
We have expertise in supporting people with dementia or at risk of developing dementia.