Kirklees facility Mill Dale & Crescent Dale gets upgrades. Supports 40 adults with learning disabilities/autism, finishing Winter 2025/26. Kirklees Day Care Facility to Get Major Revamp for Disabled Adults They’re fixing up a place in Kirklees for disabled people. Mill Dale and Crescent Dale in Heckmondwike will be updated. Work starts this spring, and the…
Carers protest cuts impacting support services for neurodivergent people in Aberdeenshire, citing broken rules and a lack of consultation. Aberdeenshire Carers Protest Neurodivergent Service Cuts Groups for people with learning differences speak out. They are upset about cuts to vital support services. Aberdeenshire Council made some big cuts in February. These cuts total £19 million.…
A new sensory library opens in Coventry, offering tools for adults with autism to manage sensory needs. Coventry Library Launches Sensory Space for Autistic Adults A sensory library starts tomorrow, March 4, at the city library. Alex Hilton, who has autism, started the project. Coventry Resting Spaces helped him, and Grapevine’s team also gave support.…
A family is raising funds to send a son to Disneyland Paris in memory of his late mother, who passed away suddenly. Family Funds Disneyland Trip for Son in Memory of Scots Mum A Lanarkshire family is hosting a fundraiser. They honor the memory of their mom, Hazel Lang. She passed away suddenly. They want…
A County Durham farm project secures funding to create over 60 jobs for autistic individuals, boosting inclusivity. Durham Farm Project Creates 60+ Jobs for Autistic People with Grant A charity in the North East got a £300,000 grant. They will turn a Durham farm into a visitor spot. The project will also create jobs for…
Abused as a child, Jay’s life spiraled into crime, landing him a life sentence. He now seeks redemption. From Ty Mawr Abuse to Life Sentence: A Prisoner’s 28 Year Struggle Jay Hamilton-Smith was only 15 when he received his first prison sentence. He had been living at Ty Mawr school for young boys, which closed…
A West Lothian mother advocates for increased specialist nursery spots amid potential nursery closures in the area. West Lothian Mum Urges More Specialist Nursery Places for Children A mom in West Lothian wants more help for kids. Local leaders might close nine nurseries soon. The authority said this on February 10. They plan to close…
The Hub in Yeovil offers vital training and life skills for adults with autism, supporting independence. Yeovil Charity The Hub Changes Lives for Adults with Autism The Hub helps adults with autism and learning issues. This Yeovil place provides vital training and skills, and staff teach daily living and work skills. Families find this support…