Timothy Young, who lives at Potens’ High Barn Residential service in Rochdale, has always been very active – enjoying long walks around nearby parks, lakes and gardens and continuously on the go! In early 2015 Timothy underwent surgery on his right hip, bringing a sudden halt to his active lifestyle, but with his sheer determination and fantastic support from his staff team he is now up and active and getting ready for the New Year!
Christmas is an exciting and fun time, but for people with autism it can be confusing and even distressing with all the new activity going on. Mark Williams, who has autism, has found Christmas in the past difficult, but with some extra planning this year from his team, and putting him in control of the festivities, he is looking forward to Christmas at Potens’ High Barn in Rochdale.
Our staff across the UK have been delivering their presents throughout the week in support of Mission Christmas Appeal 2016.
Congratulations to Dawn Back, winner of the North West Regional Finals of the Great British Care Awards for Best Home Care Co-ordinator in recognition of the fantastic work she delivers managing our community team in Wirral.
Thank you to our two services in Preston for sharing some brilliant photographs and feedback from their recent Halloween Party held at our Watling Street Road Service.
This week we are supporting and promoting Social Care Commitment Week – the sector’s promise to provide people who need care and support with high quality services.
Service users at Potens’ The Barn residential service in Leyland, Lancashire, recently held a fundraising day at their home to raise money for Make Them Smile, a charity supporting kids with a range of disabilities, terminal illness and life-long conditions.
How much rejection could you stand? For people with autism looking for work, it can seem endless. Find out more about the National Autistic Society’s latest campaign and sign the petition to raise awareness of the autism and employment needs.
In September a group of Individuals supported at Potens’ Springfield day Opportunites service in Darlington had a fantastic few days in Blackpool, here they share their story.
Amanda, one of the Individuals Potens supports in Wirral, has proudly shared her fantastic photographs and story behind her recent visit to Tam O’Shanter farm in Bidston.
