– Prepared by Sharon Costello, Service Manager Learning Disability Service – When Kathy Snell. One of our Registered Domiciliary Care Managers set the challenge to bake that was it. No theme. No specific design, just bake. So, with the challenge made and the deadline set the competition began. The determination and the desire to win Read More

During learning disability week a theme in one of our Learning Disability homes was “Feeling Good”. Two of the ladies continued with their nature project by making a scrap book with pictures of animals found in our garden, they have both really enjoyed this project and it is something that they will continue beyond this Read More

“Learning Disability Week has certainly driven people to share the talents and skills each person we support possesses. One of the activities planned was Creative Craft sessions. But what happens if you run out of materials? In one home this activity turned into ‘crafty creations’ when some of the people we support thought outside of Read More

Some say we are learning disabled But we think we are learning Enabled It’s not about what we can’t do But about finding ways in which we can do At first glance you might not see That really, we’re the same you & me We have the same thoughts, desires and dreams We have highs, Read More

Down Syndrome Creed My face may be different But my feelings the same, I laugh and I cry And take pride in my gains. I was sent here among you To teach you to love, As God in the Heavens Looks down from above. To Him I’m no different His love knows no bounds. It’s Read More

…..and though it takes more than a week to raise awareness about learning disabilities this week is never the less important and even more so during these unprecedented times. It is apt that the theme of the week this year is the importance of friendships during lockdown. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are all Read More

All the people we care for and members of staff based at Catholic Care’s Home in Bingley maintained their enthusiasm for the weekly “Clap for Carers” this week, with everyone giving it their all with their clapping, cheers and making as much noise as possible on the good old pots and pans. The neighbours also Read More