MacIntyre's Best Practice Team Health and Wellbeing Facilitator, Rachel Furniss, has been running book clubs for the people we support. In this blog Rachel explains how ‘The Page Turners’ have been learning about dementia using the Books Beyond Words resources
In the latest podcast episode, we talk to Julie and Sue from Books Beyond Words.
Earlier this month, the latest edition in the Books Beyond Words series was published, with a little help from MacIntyre's Inspired for Training group.
MacIntyre’s Inspired for Training are delighted to share that they have been selected to review upcoming releases of ‘Books Beyond Words’.
Did you know that over 350,000 people a year in the UK suffer an acquired brain injury? To raise awareness our colleague Kate shares her story.
To mark Grief Awareness Week with the Good Grief Trust, we wanted to shine a light on how we support people experiencing loss and bereavement.
When we are starting to support someone new to MacIntyre who has a learning disability and hearing loss, we work with them to communicate well.
In Chesterfield we offer support for adults in our Learning Hubs in Holmewood, Queen’s Park and Old Whittington.
Carers, though they may look calm on the outside, carry a lot of baggage that they try to hide. Hit them on a bad day and anything can tip them over the edge.
Can you believe that our ‘Inspired for Training’ group turned ten years old last week?
For many people with dementia, feelings of distress can emerge in the late afternoon and continue into the night, which is often known as 'sundowning'.
In this blog post Rachel Furniss, MacIntyre’s Health and Wellbeing Facilitator, shares supporting Men’s Health Week by talking testicles and prostates with gentlemen MacIntyre supports
It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week this week. It’s also Learning Disability Week. So it’s appropriate to be talking about health issues that affect everyone.
As part of our response to changes in the health of the people we support, we’ve developed a Dementia Pathway that incorporates bespoke, innovative service support to ensure we are providing best practice advice and interventions to meet the needs of our ageing population.
As World Alzheimer's Month comes to an end, we reflect on the resources available to support people with a diagnosis of dementia
In which we find out how Richard combines his love of gardening and art as a key figure in his local community
At MacIntyre we have extensive experience in supporting people to live with a learning disability and dementia. For Dementia Action Week we share some of our knowledge to help inform others, as well as some key ways to enhance the quality of life of a person living with a learning disability and dementia
To celebrate Book Lovers Day 2024, we wanted to share Sam's story about how his favourite book helped him at a visit to the GP
Sandra and her family felt that Alison wasn’t just a member of their family, but of the MacIntyre family too
We’re excited to share that Jess Hiles, author of ‘Jess the Goth Fairy’, has been announced as a winner of The Learning Disability and Autism Leader’s List 2018.
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting across England and Wales, many of the people we support have been rediscovering activities they used to love, including a road trip or two.
This #Stoptober, Book Beyond Words is making an impact! The new picture book supports people with learning disabilities on their journey to quit smoking...
Freddie is in his second year with No Limits, and his parents wanted to share his story, in their own words.
Although England sadly didn’t win the World Cup, we can’t be too upset here at MacIntyre, as we have received an amazing £340 from Matt Worthington of Storm Videos.
I remember one of my first thoughts when joining was ‘what does Great Interactions look like in practice?’.
On Friday 9 November, the Dementia Project Team held a party to celebrate the end of the MacIntyre Dementia Project.
Whilst Valentines Day is traditionally a day filled with candlelit dinners, flowers and romance, at MacIntyre we are reminded daily that love has many forms.
In the coming weeks, we will be sharing the stories behind each of our inspiring winners at the Marjorie Newton Wright Awards 2019, starting with 'Best Newcomer'.
Time for Tea is a chance for you to host your own event with friends, family, your local community or colleagues.
Six of our colleagues and teams are finalists at the National Learning Disability Awards!
Well on reflection of this month, it’s been enlightening. I have now had the opportunity to leave my home and venture to MacIntyre's Central Office in Milton Keynes. The team there were very welcoming and even decorated my desk, which was a lovely touch. I’ve learnt about MacIntyre’s ‘Resources Library’ and the Great Interaction’s ‘Try Before You Buy’…
If you are supporting a loved one who has a learning disability, you may feel a variety of emotions, but it is vital to recognise that you are not alone.
A personal story of loss and how our new Preparing to Support programme would have helped
In which one of our staff teams in Greater Manchester start getting to know the neighbours in a new area, getting ready for someone to move in.
In which people in Bedfordshire get rid of their clutter and get to know their neighbours at the same time
What do I think of when I hear the words Intensive Interaction? Well, what I think is – come to MacIntyre and I will SHOW you Intensive Interaction!
Families in their own words
Dom Sharpe, Expert by Experience in our Positive Behaviour Support team, is looking forward to delivering his first conference speech.
Technology can help keep people safe. But abusers can also use technology to cause harm.
We're happy to share our 'Employees of the Month' for February. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.
On Neurodiverse Pride Day 2023, we hear from our colleague Annie Hitchman, about her Dyslexia - the Invisible Gift
Read Tracey's blog on her journey setting up a fundraising event.
One of the best parts of my job is getting out and about to different services and meeting the people we support and staff. I enjoying seeing the way staff support people and the Great Interactions that take place.I visited Brookes Road one day and the person being supported was getting agitated with the member of staff supporting them. The person…
Tradition dictates that the CEO writes the end of year blog so it’s rather daunting that Sarah has asked me to do so this year (no pressure!).I have been in post for a year now and what a truly memorable year it’s been! I remember distinctly preparing for my interview and being fascinated by references on the website on DNA, Great Interactions, PBS…
In Greater Manchester we offer support for adults in Bury, Manchester City, Middleton, Salford and Wigan and the surrounding areas.
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded our first ever overall “Outstanding” rating by CQC for our support in Leicestershire and Chesterfield.
Back in the summer of 2017, MacIntyre was asked to assess a young man who was in a secure hospital and had been for some time.
For Tracy her Shared Lives journey started two years ago when her mum became too unwell to continue to care for her and Tracy went to live with Shared Lives carer Barbara.
A brand new year could mean a brand new career, so why not speak to our recruitment team at one of our upcoming recruitment events,
In this week's Great Interactions blog, Emma Killick, our Director of Adult Services reflects on our award-winning way of working.
For nearly a year now I have been filming Intensive Interactions between Lucy - a 40 year old lady I support - and myself.
At MacIntyre, we believe it is essential to celebrate the efforts and successes of our staff and recognise when an individual’s talents have had an impact on those around them.
We explore how students and staff work together within our further education model.
Loving all things Disney, Marvel and Power Rangers, Ross dreams of writing for the small and big screen.
We had a chat with Senior Learning Support Worker Zoe Darvell, who is doing just that for the Bedford Twilight 10K later this month.
When you think of Halloween, there might be a few things that come to mind. Ghosts, goblins, pumpkins and...mud? For Maria and Chloe* from Wrexham in Wales, popping into their local pumpkin farm turned into a day they won't forget
It wasn't long before Nathan's interest in teaching began to inspire not only the students at a local school, but the staff there too.
When we first met Jack, he struggled to control his crippling anxiety: he no longer took care of himself and his relationships with his family were deteriorating at an alarming rate.
We are delighted to announce that the 'Keep Going....... Don't Stop!' group have been chosen as winners of the Dimensions 'Learning Disability and Autism Leader's List 2019' in the category of 'Work and Education'.
At MacIntyre School, our team are always on the lookout for exciting and inspiring ways to engage the students.
The team at MacIntyre School and Children's Homes have been supporting George, a student, to develop confidence using his hands.
During these times of uncertainty, honesty about how we really feel has never been more welcome. In response to the lockdown and the restrictions in place, Meg, who is supported through MacIntyre Shared Lives in Warrington, has written an honest account in the form of a poem, expressing how the lockdown has made her feel.Meg regularly attends MacIntyre's…
Recently the people we support and our fantastic team in Leicestershire created a short film to keep in touch with families, loved ones and each other.
Thanks to a kind donation from Shropshire Council, the people we support in the area have been enjoying using an interactive surface projector.
Student summer placement at MacIntyre School and Children's Homes, where we support children and young people from 11 to 19 years old?
After being admitted to an Assessment and Treatment Hospital multiple times, which was detrimental to his independence, Henry was introduced to MacIntyre.
For the Ann Craft Trust's National Safeguarding Adults Week, we're sharing just some of the ways we build and maintain a safe culture at MacIntyre.
At MacIntyre we offer career opportunities, free training and qualifications, being part of a team and, most importantly, making a difference to someone’s life.
Beth Britton reflects on her experiences of supporting the delivery of Phase 1 end of life training for MacIntyre staff.
If you’re looking for a job in social care, you’ll come across the phrase ‘person-centred’.
We're happy to share our 'Employees of the Month' for March. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.
James got to experience a magical light display at 'Light up Leicester'.
MacIntyre have decided to help bring our local community together and spread a little love, happiness and fun.
Beth Britton writes about the importance of supporting a person’s independence when they are living with dementia.
An Autistic employee describes their experience
Russell is an Autistic man who lives in Warrington. His story illustrates the importance of acting quickly if a stroke is suspected.
To mark Learning Disability Week 2023, we are sharing details of an incredibly productive partnership between MacIntyre and ARC England
Looking at great co-produced training in action - with MacIntyre Inspired for Training (i4t) Derbyshire, and Ashgate Hospice
This World Alzheimer’s Month Beth Britton describes working with MacIntyre’s Health Team to support services where people are living with dementia.
To mark Intensive Interaction Week 2023, we're sharing a new poem by Kate Boyer, Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor at our school and children's homes.
Finding out about MacIntyre's Inspired 4 Training team (i4t) and the valuable work they do.
Celebrating the gift of Kindness as part of our 12 Gifts of Christmas series
This very personal account by a MacIntyre frontline manager of supporting someone at end of life was first published on the Victoria & Stuart Project website.
In which we celebrate the way MacIntyre School's Community Café supports both autistic young people and our neighbours.
The Autism Network is an online group. It is a safe space where autistic people and anyone interested in learning about autism can come together
Find out how our finalists got on at the Dimensions Leaders List Awards
In the third of a series of blog posts on leadership, Belinda Bradley, Head of Best Practice, reflects on the results of great practice leadership
This Dementia Action Week, we celebrate Expert by experience, Rosie Joustra, who works with the Health team, and continues to help everyone understand living with a learning disability and dementia better.
We meet Gemma, and she tells us about her experiences with Type 3c Diabetes
We're finalists at the inaugural Palliative Care Awards
We're happy to share our latest 'Employees of the Month'. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.
As Intensive Interaction Week continues, we hear from Intensive Interaction Facilitator and Mentor, Kate Boyer, as she explains how Intensive Interaction helps forge connections and long lasting relationships
We're delighted to announce we're finalists at the CYP Awards
How casual connections can lead to bigger things
In which Stacy loses weight and gains local friends and connections
This poem offers a unique perspective, sharing the thoughts and feelings of an Autistic person during Neurodiversity Celebration Week and on Poetry Day.
In which Jamie from Greater Manchester grows friendship as well as plants in his garden.
For Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we are sharing the story of one of our staff members
This Dementia Action Week we want to share a simple concept to enhance support for a person with dementia - a top 10s list