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Stories

We see the person: Meet Gail

Gail is 44, loves singing, dancing, and acting, takes belly dancing classes, and has a wicked sense of humour. She also happens to have a learning disability, and doesn’t let that stop her.

Basepoint help FitzRoy Newhaven transform lives

FitzRoy are hugely grateful for the unwavering support of a grant-making charity in Newhaven, Basepoint who are run by The ACT Foundation. Every year they match fund, up to £10k, which provides invaluable support to the residents of FitzRoy in Newhaven.

An unforgettable holiday

Callum, who lives at Whitegates View in Liss, hadn’t been able to go on holiday since he was a child due to his complex needs. So, with a huge amount of planning and preparation, staff pulled out all the stops to make what was thought impossible, possible. Sylvia Malphus, Deputy Manager, told us all about Callum’s journey to Spain with two Support Workers from Whitegates, Collette and Sandra.

Rural Skills get creative

Autumn is with us which only means one thing to the staff and the people we support at Rural Skills: Christmas. Each year everyone at Rural Skills creates lots of beautiful handmade Christmas decorations to sell at a Christmas market in December. This year, like every other, it’s all hands on deck!

Making things possible at FitzRoy Huw’s

Rachel, who lives at FitzRoy Huw’s Registered Care, had an invitation to a very special day – her brothers wedding. However, it wasn’t certain whether Rachel could go. That was until Rachel’s key worker, Tina, made it all possible.

Huw’s and FitzRoy’s Health Challenge week

This year, we asked everyone we support and staff to set a health challenge for FitzRoy’s new Health Challenge Week. Good health is a key to a happy fulfilled life, and we are committed to supporting people with disabilities to be healthy.

Support Worker goes above and beyond to make dreams come true!

Donald is supported by FitzRoy Support at Home in Norfolk. Bob, one of his Support Workers, realised not everything was as it seemed when Donald was hesitant to go on holiday. Bob stepped in and helped make dreams come true. Ginny Margison, Support at Home Manager, told us how.